Alex Adema
President & CEO at DPS Skis
President & CEO at DPS Skis ⛷
DPS builds the world’s most advanced skis and is committed to doing so in our USA HQ in Salt Lake City. 
 
As a manufacturer, we operate with a “just-in-time” lean mentality committed to continuous improvement. As a brand, we marry our passion for the mountains to our love for innovative materials and shapes. As a business, we are building a long-term sustainable ecosystem for ourselves and our suppliers, ambassadors, and customers.  
 
In doing so, we seek to balance our growth’s economic and ecological factors and have received the State of Utah’s “Social Investment Award” for our efforts along the way.

Specialties:
♦ Strategic Business Planning and Execution
♦ Leadership Development  
♦ New Venture Startup and Launch 
♦ Joint Venture Partnerships 
♦ Product Development / Management 
♦ Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting 
♦ Strategic Marketing
DPS Skis
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dpsskis
Our team shares a collective passion for the outdoors: travel, beautiful places, and inspiring people. Our company lifeblood is integrating innovative ski design to advanced composite materials.  
 
With these guiding forces in place, DPS creates ever-growing global reach the right way: focusing on forward-looking mutual respect in a profitable way for all.  
 
This is the company’s purpose, it provides context to our daily work, and we work together to achieve these results. This focused unity has turned DPS into one of the best places to work, both in Utah by the Salt Lake Tribune, and across the entire outdoor industry by Outside Magazine.
Greater Salt Lake City Area
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President & CEO
DPS Skis
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dpsskis
Greater Salt Lake City Area
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COO
Launch NY
https://www.linkedin.com/company/launch-ny
Launch NY is a Non-Profit Venture Development Organization with a mission to identify, support and invest in high‐growth, high‐impact companies in order to catalyze the entrepreneurial culture of the 27 counties of Upstate New York through regional collaboration with ecosystem partners.

♦	Oversaw financial management of the organization including finance, budgeting and strategic planning.
♦	Developed and coordinated the Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) mentoring activities, content development of EIR training materials, client company intake and evaluation, and data collection and reporting.
♦	Managed contractual obligations with vendors and service providers for marketing, public relations, and IT 
♦	Worked closely with President & CEO in strategic decision making and establishing standard operating procedures for venture development organization expanding its services and regional impact.
Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
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Director of Finance and Operations
Restoration Church
https://www.linkedin.com/company/restoration-church
I co-founded a new church in 2008, collaborating with the lead pastor, staff team, and key volunteer leadership to establish and implement strategic direction/priorities to build and lead this new faith community. I provided ongoing leadership direction, development, and supervision to staff, volunteers, and congregation. In addition, I created, implemented, and monitored effective budget preparation and controls within the church. I developed, facilitated, and led community, regional, and international partnerships. I was also called upon to assist in communicating, teaching and counseling. Highlights of this work include:

♦	Negotiated purchase of new church site and oversaw $1M building renovation. Successfully led fundraising campaign and served as general contractor. Organized volunteer teams to complete project in just 10 months. 
♦	Congregation grew swiftly in first six years and was able to achieve financial stability as well as to provide resources to other outside initiatives. 
♦	Collaborated with other faith-based organizations to bring holistic community development to a village in Haiti over several years, including regular mobile medical clinics, and ongoing construction of homes. Provided educational support, raising tuition funds for families and building schools. Led Teams regularly to provide ongoing support. 
♦	Implemented strategic and financial planning for the launch of a second church start-up.
Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
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Co-Founder / Executive Pastor
M&T Bank
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I managed all aspects of new product design and implementation, including existing product modifications. In addition, I established marketing objectives, working with other departments and developing programs to sell services/products.
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Product Manager
M&T Bank
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I managed a $7.2-billion retail consumer CD portfolio and other consumer deposit products.  I conducted weekly strategy meetings with regional sales managers to review performance and competitive environment.
Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
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Portfolio Manager
M&T Bank
https://www.linkedin.com/company/m&t-bank
I managed fee income products/services for retail market segment, representing approximately $20 million in revenue. I also analyzed product pricing, financials, and forecasts for retail service fees and retail consumer products.
Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
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Assistant Product Manager
M&T Bank
https://www.linkedin.com/company/m&t-bank
I began my career at M&T by providing direct financial and analytical reporting as well as competitive analysis to senior management of the M&T Investment Group.  I also participated in selective Management Development Program consisting of leadership, management, and technical training.
Buffalo/Niagara, New York Area
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Financial Analyst, Management Development Program Participant
ESI, Inc.
I analyzed strategic business alternatives for a young start-up Internet marketing company, including strategic alliances and sale scenarios. I researched potential venture capital firms and prospective synergies with their portfolios.
Greater New York City Area
Research Analyst
Swedish National Lacrosse Team
Coached the team for the World Lacrosse Championships in 1996 & 1998
Stockholm, Sweden
Assistant Coach
Executive Education Certificate: Lean Operations Management
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University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business
https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-utah-eccles/
Executive MBA
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State University of New York at Buffalo - School of Management
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Bachelor of Arts
Economics
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Colorado College
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Leadersip Utah
Leadership Buffalo
M&T Bank Corporation - Management Development Program
Oceonagraphy
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Sea Education Association | SEA Semester
https://www.linkedin.com/school/sea-education-association/
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Williamsville South High School
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Utah Outdoor Association
https://www.linkedin.com/company/utah-outdoor
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Chairman Of The Board
Economic Empowerment
National Association of District Export Councils
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Utah Council Board Member
Economic Empowerment
Silicon Slopes
https://www.linkedin.com/company/silicon-slopes
Mobilizing Covid-19 Economic Recovery Efforts
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Silicon Slopes Economic Impact Committee
Environment
Snowsports Industries America
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Climate Change Council
Economic Empowerment
Utah Industry Resource Alliance
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Helping Utah Manufacturers Grow and Thrive
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Member Of The Board Of Advisors
Risen Life Church
Executive Pastor
Education
Leadership Buffalo
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Youth Program Mentor
Restoration Church
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Board Member
Poverty Alleviation
The Potter's Hands
Co-founded an organization that provides outreach, construction and disaster relief locally and nationally, by connecting a network of skilled volunteers with tangible needs in the community.
Co-Founder
https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-pizza-53471324
Salt Lake City, UT
Daniel Pizza
Director of Marketing & Creative at DPS Skis
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Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area
Kevin Lenthe
COO at Civil Media
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Park City, UT
Thomas Laakso
VP at DPS Skis
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Boulder, CO
Stephen Kropf
VP of Sales & Marketing at DPS Skis
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United States
Stephan Drake
Founder/CEO at Lore Cycle
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Salt Lake City, UT
Conor Brady
Team and Professional Sales Manager at DPS Skis
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Greater Kempten Area
Stephan Lemm
CEO | Interim Manager | Senior Advisor | Non Executive Director
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-pruzan-24754832
Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area
Dennis Pruzan
Phantom R&D Manager at DPS Skis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/madison-ostergren-b5572b122
Salt Lake City, UT
Madison Ostergren
Marketing Coordinator at DPS Skis
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roy-alston-28b25654
Salt Lake City, UT
Roy Alston
Director of Finance at DPS Skis
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Park City, UT
Kim Mayhew
Retired President/COO at Solitude Mountain Resort
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-barton-15a874174
Meriden, CT
Dave Barton
President & CEO, Bobs Stores & Eastern Mountain Sports
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-m-douglas
Denver, CO
Stuart Douglas
Environmental Science Student at University of Denver
https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-petraline-1721a811
Des Moines, IA
Angela Petraline
Owner, Dorothea's Closet Vintage
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mosher-07a61227
Clarence Center, NY
David Mosher
Owner at Mosher Lumber,Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-perez-524b52131
Oceanside, CA
Jared Perez
Channel Sales Executive at dotMod Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriella-carducci-72658822a
Buffalo, NY
Gabriella Carducci
Student at University at Buffalo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickeyfain
Denver, CO
Mickey Fain
President & CEO at Stoneside Blinds & Shades
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-harris-903a9819
Greensboro--Winston-Salem--High Point Area
Jeff Harris
CEO & President, Furnitureland South, The World's Largest Furniture Store
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        I've know Alex for just short of a year through his participation in Leadership Buffalo and I find him to be a very dedicated person - when Alex says he is going to do something, you can be sure it will be done. 

In addition, he has the ability to connect with all walks of life, very important for success at LB. Its obvious he deeply cares about his community, his family and those around him. 

Alex is one of the easiest people to talk to - always making you know he is truly interested in what you're saying. I'm happy that LB has provided me this opportunity to know him and call him a friend. 

Althea Luehrsen 
Executive Director 
Leadership Buffalo, Inc. Courtney Walsh
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Alex was dedicated, high performing and thoughtful executive in our EMBA program.  He did an incredible job of balancing his work, school and family demands while in the program.  He continues to use his leadership skills to build organizations and teams!
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Data Specialist and Owner at Data by Four B.V.
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Greater Barcelona Metropolitan Area
Alex Adema Gaynes
Chief Creative Officer at VISYON
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Apeldoorn
Alex Adema
Working @Grolsch
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Amsterdam
Alexander Adema
Global Account Executive at Chatlayer.ai
First Thursday Networking Happy Hour
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BuffaloNiagaraJobs.com
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Buffalo NY Jobs
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State University of New York at Buffalo Alumni Association
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Innovation Center Buffalo
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Colorado College Official Alumni Group
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OutdoorIndustryJobs.com - Find or Post A Job in the Outdoor Industry
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University at Buffalo Executive MBA Program
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Invest Buffalo Niagara
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Western New York Venture Association
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Buffalo Niagara 360
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Habitat for Humanity - Buffalo, NY
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Outdoor Industry Association Forum
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Harvard Business Review Discussion Group
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