Troy Roten
About Troy Roten
Troy Roten is a Senior Director and Technical Executive at FORTNA, with extensive experience in the logistics and distribution sectors, particularly during his tenure at UPS. He has successfully led various projects that enhanced operational efficiency and client growth, and he holds an MBA from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.
Current Role at Fortna
Troy Roten serves as the Senior Director, Technical Executive at Fortna, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on technical leadership and strategic oversight within the organization. His responsibilities include guiding project initiatives and ensuring that technical solutions align with client needs and industry standards.
Previous Experience at UPS
Troy Roten has extensive experience with UPS, where he held multiple roles over an 11-year period. He served as Solutions Development Manager from 2011 to 2019, focusing on the Enterprise Retail and Consumer Goods Industry. During this time, he initiated contact with new clients and led project advisory oversight for a greenfield distribution center. Prior to that, he worked as Solutions Engagement Manager from 2008 to 2011, specializing in Global and Enterprise High Tech Industry, and later as Global Customer Solutions for Amazon from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Qualifications
Troy Roten holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. He also earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Wyoming. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in technical leadership and project management.
Professional Involvement and Initiatives
Troy Roten actively participates in various professional initiatives. He serves as a Robot Ambassador for RightHand Robotics, promoting their RightPick solution. Additionally, he acts as a Project Keystone Change Champion, focusing on driving change within projects. He is also a member of the Commercial Learning & Development Advisory Board, contributing to the development of industry knowledge and best practices.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Troy Roten has achieved significant results in project management. He led a team operations assessment for a food distribution services client, which identified a high-tech solution that resulted in a 25% productivity gain and extended the distribution center's useful life by three years. He also introduced a phased approach for a new distribution center project, aimed at helping the client grow their brand and sales to exceed $1 billion USD.