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Tomball, Texas, Us

Responsible for overall organizational accountability including sixteen business units. Grown Accent from a regional company to the world’s largest supplier of packaging equipment and consumables for recycling/waste management and a major domestic provider of building materials for the construction industry. Define and execute sales, marketing, and operational strategies for market share and expansion, new product development, and new industry penetration. Created a robust, scalable team and infrastructure that embraces an entrepreneurial approach and supports the change that accompanies fast-paced growth.◾ Proven long-term financial results: 12% revenue CAGR and 24% EBITDA CAGR over fourteen years.◾ Identified, negotiated, and closed fifteen acquisitions in North America and overseas. Divested two businesses in the U.S. and Europe.◾ Directed engineering and marketing teams to develop innovative and unique products and brands that were instrumental in growing and solidifying Accent’s market share.◾ Minimized FX and credit risk by developing a sophisticated foreign exchange hedge program for international transactions and utilizing international credit insurance.

Tomball, Texas, Us

Established Accent’s manufacturing division. Oversaw layout of production plant, purchased and commissioned wire-tie machines, and developed operational guidelines. Expanded to three manufacturing plants in three countries. Transitioned to company-wide management responsibilities and founded Accent Building Materials in 1999.

Master Of Engineering, Civil Engineering With Concentration In Environmental Engineering

Bachelor Of Science, Mechanical Engineering