Jim Grooms, CPA

Inquirer
DISC Type : cd

Vice President, Strategic Supply Chain Mgt at Alamo Group Inc.

Guyton, Georgia, United States

Overview

Jim Grooms is the Vice President of Strategic Supply Chain Management at Alamo Group Inc. , leveraging a deep background in executive leadership. His career includes roles as President and COO at TICO Manufacturing and Navistar Defense, demonstrating expertise in strategic planning, operations, and finance. He holds a Bachelors degree from Auburn University and a Master of Accounting.

Jim is a U. S. Marine Corps veteran and actively supports military members and their families. As President of TICO, he was instrumental in coordinating a significant donation to the Old Soldiers Home Foundation, reflecting a strong commitment to veteran causes and community support.

Unique fact: He is a U. S. Marine Corps veteran and holds a certification as a Demonstrated Master Logistician (DML).

Personality Overview

Judgemental

Demanding

Upfront

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Veterans Support
As a Marine Corps veteran, he actively supports foundations for soldiers, sailors, and marines, and has led significant corporate fundraising efforts for veteran homes.
Strategic Supply Chain
His current role and extensive background focus on solving complex logistical problems, integrating solutions, and managing profit/loss for supply chain operations.
Autonomous & EV Tech
In his recent role as President of TICO, he led the launch of electric terminal tractors and partnerships for OEM-integrated autonomous vehicle technology.

Media Appearances

Jim has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Vice President, Strategic Supply Chain Mgt at Alamo Group Inc.
7-2023 - 8-2025
President, TICO Manufacturing at TICO (Terminal Investment Corporation)
6-2022 - 8-2023
Chief Operating Officer at TICO (Terminal Investment Corporation)
4-2019 - 6-2022
Chief Operating Officer & Asst. General Manager at Navistar Defense
9-2015 - 3-2019
Vice President / Asst. General Manager at Navistar Inc

Education

9-1989 - 6-1993
Bachelor's degree from Auburn University
Master of Accounting from Strayer University

More Information

Social Presence :

Prographics :

Exp : 25 Location : Guyton, Georgia, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Vice President, Strategic Supply Chain Mgt at Alamo Group Inc.
URL has been copied!

Insights For Selling To Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product

DONT's

  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jim is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jim

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Jim

Personality Compatibility


More Profiles

Discover additional public profiles from our index.

Search more profiles

Looking for someone else? Search here for anyone.

Or visit Humantic AI to know more.