Bart Bush

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Sr. Director - Engineering Maintenance & Capital at Reser's Fine Foods

Beaverton, Oregon, United States

Overview

Bart is a results-driven engineering leader with extensive experience in technology, maintenance, and automation for major companies like Walmart and Dean Foods. He holds a BS from Southeastern Oklahoma State University and specializes in enhancing organizational capability through strategic initiatives and innovative systems.

He has a deep interest in lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Unique fact: Bart traveled to Japan for specialized Shingijutsu Lean Training, where he toured world-class facilities like Toyota and Hitachi.

Personality Overview

Strategic Planner

Results Focused

Deliberate Doer

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Automation & Controls
His recent focus is on hiring Senior Controls and PLC Engineers, indicating a push towards optimizing production lines with advanced automation at Reser's Fine Foods.
Lean Manufacturing
He received specialized Shingijutsu Lean Training in Japan and has implemented Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and continuous improvement programs in past roles.
Operational Reliability
At Walmart, he led the Reliability Center of Expertise, transforming the culture by implementing the "Reliable Operations" and Walmart Performance System across 250 distribution centers.

Media Appearances

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Work History

7-2025
Sr. Director - Engineering Maintenance & Capital at Reser's Fine Foods
4-2019 - 7-2025
Director, Reliability Center of Expertise at Walmart
1-2014 - 4-2019
Director, Engineering at Continental Mills
4-2012 - 1-2014
Associate Director - Engineering at Sunny Delight Beverages Co.
8-2011 - 3-2012
Director - Engineering at Dean Foods

Education

1986 - 1988
BS from Southeastern Oklahoma State University

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Insights For Selling To Bart

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bart is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bart

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bart move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Bart take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Bart

Personality Compatibility


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