Founded in 1969, McCormick’s is a leading provider of performance and pageantry materials and equipment to marching bands and color guards throughout the United States and across the world. In addition to a comprehensive array of PA systems, costuming, custom show graphics, field equipment, and band accessories, McCormick’s also produces the industry’s highest quality show flags and parade banners, all proudly designed, engineered, cut and sewn in the USA.The company is proud to serve a wide range of customers. McCormick’s is honored by the trust of large and prestigious organizations such as professional football teams, large universities, nationally recognized high schools, and elite independent guard and percussion groups. In addition, the company is equally dedicated to serving small and emerging groups that often have more limited resources. McCormick’s is deeply committed to enabling students and young adults fulfill their passions for the marching and pageantry arts, regardless of the size of their program’s budget.Visit McCormick's at www.mccormicksnet.com.

Forte provides middle-market and Fortune-1000 clients with affordable best-in-class software development, QA, and training resources and services on enterprise, web, and mobile platforms. Clients can leverage Forte’s project management capabilities or manage the work internally. Forte also operates a leading professional education center that offers accredited training programs, mentoring, and career opportunities for graduates. 250 people strong and growing, the company is based in Chicago with offices in Europe.Served as outside executive mentor, consultant, and advisor to the company, its management team, and ownership since Spring 2014. Joined the company full time as CEO at beginning of 2015, and since that time have driven significant improvements in company positioning, organizational priorities and structure, customer management, and cash flow.

Outside executive mentor / advisor to early-stage companies in various markets.

Briggs is a leading international provider of healthcare products to consumer and institutional markets. Customers include some of the world's most respected retailers.Recruited to lead a new portfolio operating company. Role expanded in 2008 to include marketing and inside sales for two sister companies. In 2010 added all domestic and international selling teams, becoming #2 executive in the company with $100 million scope of responsibility, leading staff of 100. Asked in late 2011 to reposition entire enterprise and lead long-term growth strategy. - Created vision and authored strategic plan to transform company away from deteriorating markets into an innovative leader in a growing market. Began aggressive execution through acquisitions and product development. Featured in the Wall Street Journal (print and online, Nov 5, 2011) as an industry thought leader.- Sourced, negotiated, closed, and integrated two strategic acquisitions, including one based in Europe with operations in Australia. Secured product placement at largest US and UK drugstore chains in only 9 months, with annual potential over $5M.- Built new product development capability and developed several new lines. Created innovative premium line and brand with more than $50M in annual potential, sourcing manufacturing and products from US, Europe, and China. Awarded US patent for new product. Another product won 2011 industry award for innovation.- Reorganized and upgraded field selling teams, stemming further customer losses to competitors. Regained significant lost contract and extended two more from company’s largest customer. www.briggscorp.com | www.livehealthsmart.com | www.switchsticks.com

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Responsible for key growth initiatives, new products, business development, M&A, and strategy. Goal was to decrease the company’s reliance on declining core print map business. - Led company entry into key GPS navigation markets. Developed products, sourced manufacturing and software from Europe & Asia, and secured distribution. Launched first-generation product in 6 months, receiving coverage in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Fortune. - Initiated and maintained relationships with partners, suppliers, and customers. Served as key liaison to GPS and map technology industry. Led company’s GPS “road show” presentations to automakers, retailers, and system providers, securing partnerships for next-generation GPS product line.- Developed and launched CustomView Wall Maps, a first-of-its-kind product for businesses and schools. Negotiated production and distribution partnerships. Awarded US patent. Drove first year direct sales to 80% over plan.- Developed and launched award winning product line for wireless phones. Sourced and negotiated brand licenses and development partnerships. Secured distribution with Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T.

Led technology and private-label businesses ($17M), overseeing sales, marketing, operations, and service. In 2003 added flagship leisure travel products and design and editorial groups. Staff of 36.- Launched new products, standardized product offerings and quotations processes, drove collaboration across sales teams, and reduced staffing levels. Division revenue increased 28% and profit grew 83% over prior year.- Exited declining consumer software business, freeing up resources to work on higher-value products.

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Recruited to improve business performance and help restructure operations. Provided advice and counsel to CEO and senior line management on strategic, operational, and staff issues. Key contributor in company turnaround and sale to new private equity investor. Led operations restructuring efforts, saving more than $10 million annually.

Hired into Operations-Controller role as part of senior field management team ($3.5B in sales, 7,000 employees). Led company’s geographic expansion, adding 21 locations in 2 years. Later asked to lead effort to establish foothold for new .com business, growing it from $14M to $102M in one year. Trained 7,000 employees and overcame significant cultural resistance to new channel.

Formerly Fujisawa Healthcare, the $250M US subsidiary of a $3B Japanese pharmaceutical company. Held various financial, strategic, and planning roles of increasing responsibility.