PE Backed group of fantastic residential lawn care businesses in the mid-west. Focused on organic growth while seeking and adding new partners to our family of great brands!

PE backed high growth residential HVAC and Plumbing Home Services provider. Grew revenue 9X and EBITDA 8X over 3 years. 46 acquisitions, integrations and team scaling to drive industry leading profitability and deliver shared strengths locally. Led a successful exit for this company to a PE buyer.

PE backed SAAS and content company. Five integrated acquisitions with significant organic growth driving revenue and EBITDA / multiple expansion. Entered during hold period to assist redirection of performance. Successful PE exit August 2019.

Led the start-up for this rapid growth; private equity-backed; assisted living and memory care senior living community management company. Directed the strategic and operational execution of this venture with over $500 million in active development with another $1.5 billion in planning stages. Private equity over $400 million. Primary responsibilities included attracting and building the management team, and providing leadership across all disciplines that motivated the team members to deliver the exceptional experience to their residents and exceptional returns to the PE investors. Full operating strategy, execution and P/L responsibility.

(Viveen Consulting) Interim Chief Financial Officer and turn around officer of one of the world's leading online retailers of a wide selection of sport optics, tactical and military gear, scientific products, hunting gear, professional grade products and eyewear. Primary assignments to date include: assessed financial condition and financial processes, assessed operational processes and performance, the capabilities and effectiveness of the management team, it’s IT infrastructure and solution applications, as well as outside service providers and advisors. Significant balance sheet strengthening, cash flow management, a restructuring of operations and significant cost reductions across several entities to position this company for a return to a solid financial foundation and platform for value creation.

Directed my client, a manufacturer and distributor of OEM automotive and major appliance components to record growth and recovery from the recession in 2008-2011. Company manufactures metal stampings, castings and molded plastic parts and assemblies domestically and in China. Led the business assessment, planning and execution of a growth and profit improvement plan for this medium size Michigan company. Led the divestiture of a subsidiary and due diligence on several acquisition targets. Completed an acquisition and integration for this high-performing family owned business.• Provided leadership and direction to company employees and partners• Strengthened management team in key areas, Sales and Finance• Led LEAN and other process improvement initiatives including 5S• Communicated effectively with lenders and owner stakeholders along the way• Increased the EBITDA and value of the company by over 200%In addition, managed the portfolio of commercial real estate refinancing, leasing, selling and other related activities. AV of portfolio over $40m.

Led this industrial packaging and pallet recycling company to: double its revenue, expand through 5 acquisitions, from 1 to 5 states (4 to 14 locations) in the midwest, triple its EBITDA, reduce its Long and Short Term Debt, significantly improve its operating efficiency, strengthened its management team through key hires, led and executed numerous process and structure changes to improve sustainability and risk management, resulting in quadrupling the value of the company in the worst economy in 60 years.

Senior Finance Executive for this $12+ billion global manufacturer and marketer of consumer products operating as Amway. Directed the internal and external financial reporting, accounting, inventory and cost accounting, budgeting, capital planning, business intelligence, and forecasting operations for this dynamic global enterprise. Chaired the new product development approval committee. Managed the global Audit and Auditor relationship. Participant in the strategic investment and enterprise investment committee including M & A activity along all aspects of the deal, transaction, and integration process. Financial lead for restructure transformation initiative significantly improving the company's profitability, focus and agility through the right people in the right spots, right processes, and right supporting technology.

• Serviced the needs of today’s CFO in delivering value driven business results• Focused on value growth and turn-around initiatives• Directed numerous ERP implementations and re-implementations• Directed numerous financial consolidation and planning IT packages across multiple IT platforms• Directed both large and small re-organizations / restructuring initiatives• Emphasis in Manufacturing, Retail and Consumers Products industries• Directed several financial projects for Michigan Universities (Ferris and WMU)• Select clients: JCI, GM, Spartan Stores, Meijer, Home Depot, Amway, CVS, and others.

• Directed the accounting, business analysts, and financial reporting for this $17b retailer – 325 emp.• Directed the property management and out-lot administration and accounting• Directed several reorganizations / restructure initiatives• Chief accounting officer• Key player in corporate and supply chain restructure and profit growth initiatives• Numerous other accomplishments and responsibilities