About Me

A Leader Who Transforms Vision into Action

With over 15 years of progressive leadership experience, Shawn Killion has built a reputation for driving transformation from the ground up. His journey — from sales and operations management to executive roles — reflects a rare blend of hands-on experience and strategic insight. Shawn believes true leadership is about empowering teams, optimizing processes, and inspiring change that lasts.

Startup Growth & Scaling

– Delivered $1.2M profit in year one of a new venture by creating foundational sales infrastructure, go-to-market strategy, and accountability systems

Sales & Business Development

Closed multi-million-dollar contracts and expanded market presence through innovative account-based marketing, CRM automation, and high-performance team leadership.

Operational Excellence

Boosted efficiency by 73% and cut overhead by $1M+ through lean management, process flow redesign, and cost-control initiatives.

Leadership & Adaptability

Guided teams through complex decision-making, balancing entrepreneurial agility with disciplined operational frameworks.

Professional Experience & Achievements

2023 – Present

APC Solar – Springfield, MO | 2023 – Present

Director of Business Development

I led commercial and industrial solar operations across sales, engineering, and project execution, boosting field efficiency by 73% and saving $563K in 90 days through streamlined processes. By applying lean management, I cut overhead by 40% ($1M) and improved close rates with automated CRM and account-based marketing strategies.

2022

NRGY EPC Solar Solutions – Joplin, MO

Vice President of Operations

I launched and scaled a renewable energy startup offering integrated solar and roofing services, generating $1.2M profit in the first year by establishing strong business development, sales, and financial systems. I built project management infrastructure to streamline operations and expanded financing options, increasing market reach and client adoption.

2018 – 2022

Ozark Energy Group – Springfield, MO

Vice President of Operations – LED & Solar

I designed and installed over 1,000 lighting and solar projects for residential and commercial clients, developing sales strategies and presentations that secured key accounts and boosted revenue by 30%. I also managed daily operations across customer service, logistics, sales, and financial oversight to ensure smooth business performance.

2013 – 2017

Climalock - Warsaw, MO
Global Therm– Goodman, MO

Sales Representative

I expanded the business into oil & gas, petrochemical, wastewater, and fire protection markets, doubling sales quotas and securing repeat clients with long-term contracts. Consistently exceeding revenue goals, I earned recognition as a top-performing sales representative.

Trusted by business leaders for fast, practical impact.

Shawn has an exceptional ability to see both the big picture and the fine details. His leadership style inspires confidence and accountability across teams. Under his direction, we not only streamlined operations but built a culture of innovation and ownership.

Working with Shawn completely transformed our business development strategy. His structured approach to sales and client management helped us land high-value contracts and improve our close rate dramatically

Shawn leads with clarity, empathy, and purpose. He has a unique way of bringing out the best in people while holding everyone to high standards. Our team learned to operate like a well-oiled machine under his mentorship.

Few leaders combine strategy and execution as seamlessly as Shawn does. From project planning to implementation, his focus on measurable outcomes made a tangible difference to our efficiency and bottom line

Ready to strengthen your business strategy and drive measurable growth?

Let’s build a roadmap for success together.