Trevor Batzka

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic Chief Executive Officer, real estate investor, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran with a proven track record of scaling physical product brands and optimizing complex operational logistics. Recognized for architecting resilient supply chains, mitigating enterprise risk, and leading cross-functional teams in high-stakes environments. Accelerated early enlistment in the Armed Forces established a foundational drive for strategic execution, which now drives a focus on global manufacturing, resource distribution, and international trade.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Founder & Chief Executive Officer | Independent Ventures Portfolio | Hua Hin, Thailand & US Operations | 2019 – Present (Portfolio includes Aspen and Wolf, Bold Bay LLC, Ventures Life LLC, and Life Lodge LLC)

• Crisis Logistics & International Sourcing (Life Lodge LLC): Architected a rapid-response global supply chain ahead of a macroeconomic crisis, sourcing and importing critical PPE and fitness equipment from Thailand. Scaled operations dynamically alongside pandemic demand to exceed $5M+ in annual revenue, effectively mitigating domestic shortages.
• E-Commerce & Market Share Capture (Ventures Life LLC): Directed a high-volume Amazon Marketplace operation, scaling a diverse portfolio of independent brands to consistent 6-figure monthly revenues. Captured the #2 market share position in overall order volume for the sector, trailing only industry leader GNC.
• B2B Wholesale & Custom Manufacturing (Bold Bay LLC): Managed international apparel wholesale operations and custom branding logistics, establishing cross-border trade agreements and optimizing bulk B2B fulfillment pipelines to ensure high-margin scalability.
• Strategic Tariff Mitigation (Aspen and Wolf): Directed executive leadership in the design and implementation of a customs-bonded warehouse logistics network to counter extreme volatility in US trade policy and mitigate a rising 10-12% effective global tariff rate.
• Product Supply Chain & Procurement (Aspen and Wolf): Directed the global sourcing and procurement of premium, high-density materials, establishing resilient contract manufacturing pipelines for specialized orthopedic products engineered to provide deep, restorative sleep and targeted joint support.
• Enterprise Risk & Executive Delegation: Empowered management teams (including the COO) to execute daily operations across multiple distinct corporate entities, ensuring uninterrupted supply chain continuity while maintaining focus on high-level capital allocation and enterprise strategy.

Managing Partner / Real Estate Investor | The Batzka Estate and Trust Co. | New Braunfels, TX | 2022 – Present

• Asset & Risk Management: Manage a high-yield real estate portfolio, executing rigorous market risk assessments and financial modeling to optimize capital deployment and ensure a consistent, high-average ROI.
• Project Logistics: Direct site development and renovation logistics, coordinating specialized contractor teams, material procurement, and project timelines to bring units to market under budget.

Global Sabbatical & Cultural Immersion | Independent Travel | 52+ Countries (Culminating in Bangkok, TH) | 2017 – 2019

• Global Infrastructure & Macroeconomics: Executed a multi-year, international sabbatical traversing 52+ countries to develop a first-hand understanding of diverse global cultures, border logistics, and emerging market infrastructures.
• Strategic Market Positioning: Leveraged ground-level regional intelligence while living in Bangkok, Thailand during the late-2019 initial outbreak murmurs, establishing the critical local networks required to immediately launch international crisis logistics ahead of the 2020 global supply chain collapse.

Sergeant | 6212 Power Line Harrier Mechanic | U.S. Marine Corps | Yuma, AZ | 2013 – 2017

• Financial Leadership & Resource Allocation: Exercised fiduciary responsibility and executive sign-off authority for a $60M+ annual operational budget, overseeing the procurement, deployment, and strict accountability of high-value tactical assets.
• Personnel & Operational Management: Directed, trained, and mentored a cross-functional team of 30+ Marines in high-stress, rapidly evolving environments, maintaining 100% mission readiness and operational security.
• Logistics & Supply Chain: Managed complex, rapid-deployment logistics, ensuring the flawless transport and distribution of personnel and critical equipment across diverse global theaters.