Colleen Horrocks is a decisive and results-oriented leader with over 20 years of experience driving operational excellence and strategic growth across diverse industries, including chemicals, rubber, automotive, and shipping logistics. She is a highly versatile executive with a proven track record of success in contract negotiations, logistics management, marketing, business development, and customer/supplier relationship management.

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Colleen's leadership is defined by her ability to translate strategic vision into operational excellence, seamlessly integrating her diverse industry experience into actionable strategies. She excels at navigating complex negotiations, securing favorable terms that enhance profitability and operational efficiency. Her deep understanding of logistics and supply chain dynamics enables her to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve service delivery, optimizing logistics networks for maximum efficiency. Colleen also brings a strategic approach to marketing and business development, driving growth and market penetration through targeted campaigns and innovative initiatives that enhance brand value and customer engagement. Furthermore, she is deeply committed to cultivating strong relationships with both customers and suppliers, built on trust, transparency, and a dedication to exceeding expectations.

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Beyond her corporate leadership roles, Colleen is a dedicated educator, sharing her expertise as an adjunct professor. She teaches college-level courses on management principles, decision-making (drawing on her Six Sigma Black Belt certification), and project management, inspiring the next generation of business leaders. Colleen also applies her passion for operational excellence in her own entrepreneurial venture, where she enjoys the challenge of building and optimizing a successful business.

 

Outside of work, Colleen is a devoted caregiver to her parents and cherishes spending quality time with them. She finds rejuvenation in nature, enjoying walks, exploring Michigan's scenic waterways, and hiking with her daughter in Alabama. Colleen also expresses her creativity through artistic pursuits, including watercolor painting and sculpting.