Mike Pridavka leads Budco's business development efforts in new vertical segments, while providing account management focus for a number of Fortune 500 companies. During his 16-year technology sales career, he has led highly specialized technical sales teams focused on software applications. These teams have specialized in transportation management, supply chain management, software technology, plant floor automation, data acquisition, manufacturing execution systems and integration to enterprise resource planning systems across many industry sectors. His diverse background, integrated with Budco's competencies, allows him to bring a wealth of experience to Budco's customers. Prior to joining Budco in July of 2006, Mike was general manager of a transportation management organization focused on building and providing software applications for the transportation industry. In addition, he was also the executive vice president of Sales and Marketing for Catalyst International in Milwaukee, WI, a supply chain management solution provider focused on warehouse management systems. Before joining Catalyst International, Mike was responsible for worldwide sales for Rockwell Software Inc., also in Milwaukee and the leader in plant floor automation and information software solutions. His insight and experience supplies valuable, extensive international business experience as well as startup and turnaround expertise. Based in Budco's Milwaukee office, Mike holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in mechanical engineering from Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana. |