Benjamin Rashleger Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Great company, great people, great products. As the President - Machine Tool Division, I am responsible for the machine tool portfolio. This includes the sales, marketing, and application/engineering departments. Concept is a leading distributor of CNC and metrology equipment, with arguably the best line of products in our regional market. We have a long history of providing valuable solutions to our customers, and are on the front edge of technology, applications, automation, and we are passionate about serving our customer relationships. We can supply solutions to virtually every need in the precision manufacturing market.

Fridley, Minnesota, Us

Plymouth, Mn, Us

Board member, chairman, past president, executive committee

Monticello, Mn, Us

WSI Industries is a publicly traded (nasdaq: wsci), high-tech, CNC machining, single-source, contract manufacturer serving the powersports, engine component, aerospace, defense, industrial, semi-conductor, bioscience, and heavy industry.Full responsibility for the organization, including complete P&L, strategy, execution, finance, HR, operations, capital investment, growth plans, etc. – reporting to the board of directors.-Recruited to transition/exit retiring CEO-Member of board of directors-Reduced highly concentrated customer situation from over 75% to below 50%-Grew business from $18MM at hiring to over $43MM. Grew revenue +70% in 1st two years, +130% growth in 5 years.-Migrated from a loss situation to $1.2MM in 5 years-Established a business development strategy and execution focused on driving new business-Drove improvements to the business in professionalism, systems, technology, reporting, accountability, talent development, employee recognition-Oversaw global supply chain partners and solutions-Multiple supplier awards for exceptional performance-Maintained ISO 9001, implemented AS9100

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Responsible for the wholly-owned portfolio company - Milltronics, including the transition from the purchase of the company by Liberty Diversified.-Direct oversight and responsibility over all functional areas of the business.-Communicating and reporting of company’s results to the corporate office, as well as bridging corporate initiatives and culture to subsidiary-Provided leadership and directed senior leadership team, representing all key functional areas of the business.-Oversight of 130 employees.-Applied a team approach to develop and drive the company strategy and key initiatives to ensure success, including a strong emphasis on continuous improvement and process refinement.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Milltronics is a global high-tech capital equipment manufacturer, specializing in the design and manufacturing of CNC Machine Tools. We grew this company to $45MM in annual sales prior to selling the company to Liberty Diversified Industries.-Direct oversight and responsibility over all functional areas of the business as with the Director of Operations role with LIberty Diversified.-Strong focus on continuous improvement and process refinement, with a specific drive towards maximizing margin by reducing and controlling material and labor costs, direct and overhead expenses, and by maximizing efficiency in all areas of the business.-Drove significant changes in human resource management and employee development, building a strong, positive, company culture.-Analyzed sales trends, market data and product material costing to drive strategic pricing, while directing sales through domestic and international distribution.-Implemented extensive technology solutions and systems to fully integrate our business and our ERP system (deployed Epicor)-Oversaw global supply chain management, with suppliers and manufacturing partners in China, Taiwan, India and Europe-Adapted all aspects of the business to support the growth, including leadership team, HR, talent development, management, facilities and financing

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Partnered with President as a key organizational leader and representative. Reviewed and reported monthly, quarterly and annual financial results. Involved in high level contract negotiation with suppliers, including setting aggressive cost goals and long term commitments. Heavily involved in defining all policies and practices for reporting departments as well as measuring and prioritizing goals and accomplishments. Guided all information technology needs and initiatives.

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Complete hardware and software oversight – including selection, installation, development, training, support and maintenance of all IT related components of the business.