Bob Ballard, Chief Financial Officer
St. Louis, Missouri
Bob began his professional career over 20 years ago when he achieved his MBA in Finance from Washington University’s John M. Olin School of Business. Bob started his professional experience with Price Waterhouse, where he moved quickly from an Audit Senior to Strategic Planning Manager based in London, England, before returning to the States as Senior Audit Manager responsible for conducting and supervising audits and consulting projects including due diligence for business acquisitions.
Bob’s expertise in these areas led him to a successful career directing product and administrative integrations during acquisitions, developing cost containment strategies, designing special due diligence, negotiating purchase savings, and developing staff and teams for increased productivity and growth with privately held firms such as Benjamin Ansehl, CBIZ Business Solutions of St. Louis, and Custom Industries.
Bob joined Global in December, 2006, and works with all locations to direct and manage finance, human resources, inventory, risk management, and information systems. Bob supervises a team of six dedicated to cash flow management, credit and collections, accounting, human resources, and safety.
“I enjoy working for a company that has earned a solid reputation in a developing industry. We have a unique opportunity here to strengthen our competitive position with better business practices and technology. We also have a diverse and dynamic mix of customers, suppliers, and employees that is unique for a company our size.
Fabricators and flooring installers are why we exist. Our business is all about being a reliable provider of the best material and prompt, accurate information to our customers. I enjoy being part of a team that is continuously working to improve the timeliness, consistency, and quality of our service to our customers.”