We have prided ourselves on providing top level service to our clients since we began. The Military Resale Market can be a complicated place for traditional manufacturers to do business. Systems 2000 provides a streamlines platforms for getting our clients products into the stores and selling to our Country’s most important Patrons.
Coupled with the highest level of marketing support, headquarter execution and business analytics, we ensure that our client’s products are on-shelf and visible at all times. Our team is dedicated to growing both your business and ours, always looking to new opportunities and innovative ways to move the needle and continue our strong support of the Military.
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Rick Thomas has over 40 years of experience in the Military Resale Industry. He started stocking shelves and has held various positions within the organization. Rick has overseen the growth of Systems 2000 from a $2M business in 1996 to over $120M. He has also led the development of the Ship-a-Float and Vets Canteen businesses, providing additional opportunities for our customers to grow their presence in the military market. Rick is a Bermuda native and often frequents the island. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Hampden-Sydney College.
Tim Ivey has been with Systems 2000 since the inception of the business. He has over 25 years of experience in the Military Resale Market and has overseen the purchasing and sales of multiple organizations. Tim is an expert on military contracting within the market and provides invaluable experience in assisting our clients through the complicated financial aspects of doing business with the government.
Tim holds a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Kentucky.
Paul has been with Systems 2000 since 2016 serving as the Marketing and Operations Director. In this capacity he manages a team of Business Development Managers to grow our partner’s businesses. Paul is frequently working with DeCA Headquarters on behalf of our clients to further develop business opportunities. He also works directly with manufacturers to implement growth plans and provide insight into this challenging market. Paul is responsible for managing over $120M in client relationships that service our military customers.
Prior to joining Systems 2000, Paul worked for Booz Allen Hamilton serving as a Management and Strategy Consultant to the Military Health System and Defense Health Agency. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from James Madison University and a Masters Certificate in Business Analytics from the Kelley School of Business – Indiana University.