Bryan Meier Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

• Private Equity Owned - Sole Source Capital
• Identified over $1 million in annualized labor savings and worked with operations to implement savings program.
• The company was purchased in August 2022 from the founder and worked to professionalize the business.
• Completed second add-on acquisition in May 2023 increasing sales by 50% and EBITDA by 100%

• Private Equity Owned - Sole Source Capital
• I was brought in to fix the finance and accounting department, positioning the company for sale.
• Grew sales 24% and EBITDA 37% on a TTM basis.
• Integrated 5 acquisitions to maximize synergies and operating efficiencies.
• Revamped the finance and accounting department into a highly functional team.

• Private Equity Owned - Goldner Hawn
• Assumed role as Interim CEO until new CEO joined the Company, bringing simplification and stability to the organization while resetting the focus on Quality, Growth and Profit. While Interim CEO, year over year sales.
• While interim CEO, expanded sales reach to attack a $25 million TAM territory with a potential of $3+ million of EBITDA by adding a distribution center in South Dakota
• Partnered with the CEO to drive growth, profitability and cultural change creating a regional roll-up of the industry.
• Facilitated and closed on a strategic acquisition that increased EBITDA by over 10%.
• Revamped the purchasing department driving cost reductions of 5%

Private Equity Owned - US Renewable GroupPrivate equity backed start-up Company that recycles asphalt roofing shingles, breaking the shingle components down into their original raw material state to be sold back to the shingle manufactures. The first plant of its kind in the world (proof of concept) was just completed in Shakopee, Minnesota. I was hired to.

Start-up solar company focused on manufacturing, designing, building, & managing utility scale/commercial solar power systems. Drove revenue growth from $0 to $100M in a 3 year period by working “hand in hand” with the sales force and strong daily operational leadership as a partner to, and a stand-in for, the CEO.

Brookings, SD, US

A $100M private manufacturer of high-end customizable wooden play sets, in a turnaround situation. Full P&L responsibility while orchestrating a major corporate turnaround that was completed in 15 months.

$4B ethanol, alternative energy company. Full P&L responsibility, with nine direct reports and oversight of 85 staff. Managed all aspects of finance including investor relations, IT and internal audits. Responsible for SEC filing including, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and SOX compliance. Communicated industry trends, company strategy and multiple presentations.

Private Equity Owned - Hicks Muse Tate & Furst$1.5B contract manufacturer for EMS and printed circuit boards (portfolio company of HM Capital Partners). Led global finance applications and worked with cross-functional management teams in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Developed and implemented foreign currency hedging strategies. Led successful IPO.Earlier.