Barry Ryan Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Board Member Horsepower Automotive Group

Responsible for all functions of this supplier of brand name guitars and amplifiers worldwide.• Providing structure and leadership to all functions of the worldwide organization• Managed the sale and negotiations of the business for the former owner in 2009• Retained by the new owner to restructure the business and to change the culture• Successfully transformed the business to a profitable operation • Increased domestic sales by gaining the exclusive distribution rights for key brands, including Marshall amplifiers and DigiTech multi-effects pedals• Completed an exclusive distribution agreement with Parsons China to supply China with Washburn branded guitars

An $80 million mail-order cataloger/internet distributor of automotive aftermarket parts and accessoriesActively involved in all functions of this multi-division mail-order cataloger/internet distributor of Jeep, Porsche, Mercedes and Truck aftermarket auto parts and accessories, selling direct to consumers and to small businesses.• Grew the business from $32 million to $80 million via a combination of organic growth and acquisition• Transformed the company from an owner operated family business at the time of purchase in 2000 to a professional organization focused on growing sales and EBITDA.• Established a marketing strategy that generated growth in a declining market environment via new circulation plan and catalog presentation.• Completed the acquisition of an add-on business in 2003 and developed a plan of action to capture in excess of $2 million in cost savings. • Successfully marketed and sold the business to a strategic owner in February, 2006

WILSON SPORTING GOODS – Chicago, Illinois 1997—2000A $650 million manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods consisting of 3 divisions—Team Sports, Racquet Sports and Golf Vice President/General Manager – Wilson Golf Worldwide – Chicago, Illinois Oversaw all functions of a $175 million multi-plant golf business selling to specialty shops and the mass market (golf course pro shops, specialty golf shops and all major mass market accounts including Wal-Mart, Target, Sports Authority, Dick's Sporting Goods, etc.)• Reversed a 7 year trend of operating losses and increased operating income from a loss of $3 million to an operating profit of $7 million in a 24 month timeframe. • Restructured global R&D and U.S. sales organizations.• Implemented a process to develop new products and have them available for introduction on a timely basis.• Implemented a grass roots marketing effort to rebuild Wilson Golf’s credibility.

A $200 million manufacturer and marketer of children’s leisure products. Business was sold in 1997. President - ERO Industries, IncResponsible for all functions of this $75 million multi-division industry leader in licensed recreational products including slumber bags, play tents, pool and swim gear. • Increased operating profit by $3 million over a one year period.• Developed selling strategy that resulted in significant increases in permanent shelf space at key accounts (Target, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart).• Re-established positive company image and relationship with key licensors.

Responsible for all functions for a $300 million multi-plant industry leader in bicycles sold to the mass market• Re-established Huffy Bicycle as the #1 product innovator in the mass market.• Grew sales from $250 million to $300 million in 3 years despite significant growth of import competition.• Built new management team to deal with the rapidly changing bicycle market.• Built strong relationships with top 5 mass merchandisers (Wal-Mart, Kmart, Target, Toys-R-Us and Sears)• Created successful new marketing and licensing programs (Bonnie Blair and Ironman).• Restructured and down-sized the company, resulting in a more efficient operation.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting

Pmd, Program For Management Development