MCSB SBDC Best Small Business, PTAC award winner, Walsh Service Solutions LLC
In a lead-up to the 2022 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala Celebration Jeffrey Mosher spoke with several winning companies from this cycle. This year’s gala will take place at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, on May 3rd! Please visit michigancelebrates.org/
Here, Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Rich Walsh, Managing Partner / President, Walsh Service Solutions, LLC, Kalamazoo, MI, an SBDC Best Small Business, PTAC award winner for 2022.
To listen to their full interview please click on the embedded SoundCloud PodCast shared below!
About Walsh Service Solutions LLC
Learn more about our Native American and service-disabled veteran-owned small business
Founded in 2017, Walsh Service Solutions a Native American and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company with offices across Michigan and in Northern Virginia specializing in business management and operational solutions across all corporate, commercial, and government industries.
Our main service lines include, General Contracting Services, Contracting Support Services, and Security Services.
Mission
To collaborate with our clients from initial project development through field construction. Walsh will work to safely deliver projects on time, within budget, and with best value end results.
Vision
To support our clients in achieving their specific organizational goals by leveraging our combined knowledge and experience to foster the development and growth of our clients.
L. RICHARD WALSH
Managing Partner / President
A PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Rich Walsh founded Walsh Service Solutions and is a managing partner, his background includes 30 years of experience as an operations management executive building and optimizing organizational processes, measurement systems and infrastructure to maximize day-to-day operating results. An accomplished and dedicated leader, Rich has cross-functional experience in environmental remediation and sediment removal, industrial cleaning, municipal cleaning and inspection, emergency response, lead and asbestos abatement, environmental health and safety, fleet management, project management, and waste transportation.
As the Senior Vice President of Operations / Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the environmental platform of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (NASDAQ Symbol – GLDD), Rich provided leadership oversight for twelve locations across eight states with $180M in annual revenue. As COO, he integrated a standardization of systems, risk management and project controls. Rich also served as President of Terra Contracting Services with $65M in P&L responsibility.
Previously, Rich served as Senior Vice President of Operations for Inland Industrial Services Group, a leading provider of high value-added solutions for critical infrastructure and specialized industrial environments. In this capacity, he directed forty-four locations across fifteen states with $110M in revenue. His career path included progressively-responsible roles in operations management, safety, inventory control, resource management, commodity purchasing, project resourcing, quality improvement and annual budget oversight.
Rich served 8 1/2 years active duty and 2 1/2 years reserves in the United States Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Sergeant / E-5 and receiving numerous commendations for meritorious and professional service including an Air Medal, three Navy Achievement Medals, and Combat Aircrew Wings. He is a veteran of Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
Rich earned an MBA degree in Business Administration through Michigan State University’s Eli Broad Graduate School of Management. His continuing education also includes numerous OSHA / EPA / DOT / USACE training classes.
Rich lives with his wife and children in the Kalamazoo, Michigan area where he is active in the Boy Scouts of America and the Marine Corps League.
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About Michigan Celebrates Small Businesses
Michigan Celebrates Small Businesses is a non-profit (501c3) organization that is composed of statewide founding organizations that provide small businesses with resources to help their company grow. MCSB has Since 2005, their awards gala has celebrated and honored the impact small businesses have on our communities and state. MCSB makes small businesses their priority and will continue to support, connect, and celebrate small businesses in Michigan.
Michigan Celebrates Small Business is a partnership of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Edward Lowe Foundation, Small Business Association of Michigan, U.S. Small Business Administration, Michigan Business Network, and the Michigan Small Business Development Center.
Kinexus Group is the Managing Partner of the 2022 Michigan Celebrates Small Business gala.
Information about Michigan Celebrates Small Business can be found at www.MichiganCelebrates.org
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