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Executive Director

Fred Souza

Fred has over 30 years of Executive Management experience, holding leadership roles in Fortune 100 companies like GE Commercial Finance, TCF Equipment Finance, and DHL (formerly Exel Logistics). Fred also held the role of Chief Commercial Officer for 12 years with the TLC Companies.

Fred also operates Benchmark Manufacturing, a premier commercial furniture manufacturer in the Twin Cities. Fred successfully kept the business up and running through the pandemic, kept all staff employed, and eventually the business was sold.

EXPERTISE
• Sales and Marketing
• “Go To Market” strategies
• Business acquisitions
• Small business planning
• Business consulting
• Change • Management/Process Improvement

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
• Financial Services
• Transportation and Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Outsourcing
• Non-Profits

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