HB Rentals Appoints Michael Ortiz as Operations Manager for El Reno, OK Facility

March 21, 2018

EL RENO, Okla. — HB Rentals’ Jake Thurston, District Manager, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Ortiz as Operations Manager based out of El Reno, OK. Michael's responsibilities will include managing all operational activities of the district in order to meet internal goals and objectives and maintain customer satisfaction. Michael will also train, motivate and develop staff to ensure a high standard of performance while playing a key role in controlling cost and keeping the organization on track financially.

Michael Ortiz, Operations Manager, El Reno

For the past year, Michael was Director of Operations with BuildBlock Building Systems LLC directing a team of different departments and managing day to day activity of a $10 million-dollar company with direct oversight of 17 Manufacturing plants across the USA. Michael closed 2017 with the highest margin of growth in over 10 years at 4%, and the lowest percentage of material loss since the start of the company. During his tenure Michael also implemented and wrote the company's first ever cross training manual for new hire training. Michael proudly served a 15-year career in the United States Army and earned a Bronze Star and 4 Army Commendation Medals w/Valor device for actions and leadership in battle. He also earned a selection to serve as an instructor and senior instructor at the Army's Leadership Academy, a distinction earned by only 0.06% of the Army's leaders. Michael has earned a Bachelor's Degree in Management from the American Military University and Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University.

Michael brings a clear vision, exciting ideas of where HB is going, and is an exceptional leader. He is strong and decisive, but also humble. His ability as a leader to motivate and inspire his team to focus and concentrate will lead to everyone working and pulling together essentially leading to HB’s success,stated Jake Thurston.

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