Areas of Expertise
Leadership
Leadership and strategy ensure seamless execution, delivering optimized results for clients.
Operations
Grows businesses successfully, identifying gaps and driving improvements beyond finance and operations.
Revenue Growth
Leverages 30+ years of sales leadership to drive revenue-focused outcomes for clients.
BEFORE GROWTH OPERATORS
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Behrens Manufacturing
- President & Chief Executive Officer
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Rockler Companies
- Chief Executive Officer
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Golf Town - Canada
- Executive Vice President – Interim CEO
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Golf Galaxy
- Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations
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Sleep Number
- Vice President of Retail
ALMA MATER
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University. Ft. Lewis College, Durango, CO.
- Business
Something You Should Know
I grew up in a family of distance runners. When I was 13, my dad and I ran the Pikes Peak Marathon. My dad set a record for his division that year and made the cover of Runners World.
Ron Hornbaker is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in leadership, operations, and revenue growth across industries like manufacturing, retail, and consumer products. He has held key leadership roles, including CEO at Rockler Companies, EVP at Golf Town, and VP at Sleep Number. In 2022, he joined Growth Operators as Chief Revenue Officer, leading sales, marketing, and business development. Known for his operations-focused mindset, Ron excels at identifying gaps and driving strategic improvements beyond finance, accounting, and HR.
STRENGTHS
- Business intelligence
- Client Service
- Coaching & Advising
- Critical Thinking
- Executes with purpose and drive growth strategies
- Strategic Leadership
Working at Growth Operators in incredibly rewarding due to the collaborative environment and the opportunity to directly contribute to transformative solutions for mid-sized companies. The team's extensive experience and commitment to delivering measurable results foster a culture of growth and innovation that inspires me everyday.
