What is Dreadnought?

Dreadnought Consultancy is a project-focused firm dedicated to providing businesses with tailored and specific solutions to the diverse issues they encounter while navigating the complexities of modern markets. Our team of consultants comprises highly skilled individuals with specialized expertise who serve clients in both advisory and operative capacities. Dreadnought offers an especially exciting proficiency for industrial distributors and fabricators, but our services are available to all sectors and industries. We are genuinely eager to assist and support the growth of your business in any way we can.

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Founding President

Geoff Long

Raised in the world of distribution, educated in the principles of management, and experienced in the successful application of dynamic and innovative ideas, Geoff led the remarkable accomplishment of achieving an impressive 67% growth while presiding over his family business. Geoff enjoys the challenge of developing strategies that effectively encircle competition and ultimately overwhelm markets with superior quality service. Throughout his extensive career, he has consistently maintained or developed strong relationships with prestigious blue-chip accounts such as GE, STIHL, Newport News Shipbuilding, International Paper, Norfolk Southern, BAE Systems, General Dynamics, and many others.

As Dreadnought’s guiding principal, Geoff takes on the important role of project lead for the majority of our client relationships and custom services, ensuring that each project is managed effectively and meets our high standards. All projects are approached with the mindset and dedication as if we were building the end result for our own company, ensuring that we prioritize quality and effectiveness at every stage of the development process.

Education

University of North Carolina - Wilmington 2003
Bachelor of Science
  Operations Management
Academic Minor
  Political Science
 

Career History

• Owner, Vice-President: Chesapeake Bay Rubber & Gasket Co., Inc.
• President: Ragco, Inc. 

Expertise

Industrial distribution, small business strategy & management, fluid sealing & conveyance, sales & purchasing, workplace substance abuse management, marketing for distribution, public speaking, waterjet markets, and more.