SMS Assist has named Geoffrey Wigner executive vice president of facilities for the Chicago-based technology-driven facilities maintenance and management company.
 
Wigner, 48, previously served as senior director of store services for Dollar General, where he successfully managed more than $500 million in capital and expense budgets while directing major projects affecting more than 10,000 stores. He joins an expanded SMS Assist executive team that includes Vice President of Client Services Michael McMath, formerly of Wal-Mart, Chief Sales Officer Dave Sweitzer, formerly of Waste Management and Chief Operating Officer Matthew Pitts, who previously controlled maintenance for more than 2,200 Home Depot locations.
 
In his role with Dollar General, Wigner crafted and executed strategies to improve operations, control costs and drive revenue and profit. He has a proven talent for blending strategic and tactical planning, and helped the nationwide retailer open 625 new stores, and renovate 525 others, in fiscal year 2011. He received his MBA from Western Kentucky University.
 
“Geoff’s abilities in operational leadership and budget analysis are critical to managing the growth of SMS Assist,” says Michael Rothman, SMS Assist chief executive officer. “His experience in process improvement, execution and team building will ensure that SMS Assist continues to function seamlessly as we sign additional customers, many with thousands of service locations.”