Chris Homewood Email & Phone Number

Birmingham, Al, Us

Reno, Nevada, United States

Valley Services Electronics (VSE) began in our founder’s garage. Since 1981 the company has been built on self-refinement, diligent customer service, and hard work, holding true to those values as we’ve grown. Our mission at VSE is to provide you with a superior turn-key PCBA solution. With quality systems in place that rival large-scale manufacturers, we can build your assemblies to exceed your company and industry’s exacting standards. At the same time, our small-business roots and commitment to personalized service make us more responsive to your needs, completing your custom build quickly and accurately.From proof-of-concept boards to rolling new products into production, we at VSE have a proven track record of working smoothly together with our customers—as partners. In addition to our custom PCB manufacturing services, we have a fully staffed engineering department that will work proactively with you to ensure the manufacturing of a robust and repeatable design. Our specialized prototyping services, as well as our host of other solutions, enable the quickest turnaround to meet your new product’s PCBA needs.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States

• Selected by KKR to turn around a $300+mm International Reverse Logistics/Wholesale/Retail portfolio company• Led turnaround by creating strategic business plan and incorporating Purpose, Mission and Values to engage organization for positive change delivering 47% consolidated EBITDA and 98% US EBITDA growth YOY in 2023• Reignited Wholesale new business development, infrastructure and execution to deliver over 1000% improvement year over year• Reorganized sales management team into aggressive, prioritized, new business development strategy resulting in direct account growth from one, to 19 of the top 100 retailers• Drove Financial rightsizing across the company including Supply Chain improvements and technology enhancements resulting in improved productivity with 20% SG&A reduction and 50% reduction of warehouse footprint• Drove operational management focused prioritization and simplification in Stores resulting in 110% improvement in customer experience, comp sales of 3-5% in last 6 months of turnaround, and 84% reduction in turnover and 85% internal promotion rate• Drove International IT Infrastructure rebuild, Perpetual Inventory, Point of Sale System and Loyalty Program leading to improved financial accountability, efficiencies and customer data analysis• Introduced authentic ESG strategy into aging business model to re-energize value proposition and recorded over 57 million units diverted from landfills annually• Led organization through recapitalization and change of ownership process resulting in successful sale of the company to strategic partner in less than 2 years

California, United States

• Recruited to lead growth and consolidation activities for $300M and $250M Food Service Equipment and Supply companies comprised of Field Sales, Design, Construction, Retail and eCommerce• Created and executed first company integration strategy resulting in profitable and streamlined 600-800 employee organization including integrated omni-channel shopping experience• Delivered 7% comp sales compared to 2.5% industry average, and 11% EBITDA growth in first full year during integration through team selection and development, best practice and operational discipline and vendor negotiation

San Francisco Bay Area

• Selected ahead of peers to lead Operations organization serving two distinct brands, Ross and dd’s discounts, with over 1600 stores and an operations team of 50-80 associates• Responsible for Store Prototype Planning, Design and Remodel, Merchandising Operations, Store Maintenance and Repair, Store Communications, Signing and in store environment and all related Store Operational Standardization and Capital Allocation• Led delivery of ~90 new stores a year and ~200 remodels with annualized reduction in costs through execution and process standardization• Developed and supported merchandising strategies that resulted in simplification, improved store execution, and improved sales and shortage in both Ross and dd’s brands• Led and supported international sourcing initiatives resulting in 15-25% reduction in capital expense• Led strategic reorganization of store layout and prototype in sync with remodel initiative delivering additional ~2% comp sales in every store in the first year and on-going • Established operational performance indicators and reporting tools to improve visibility, drive execution and reduce remodel costs by 25% in the first year and ongoing• Reduced turnover from over 50% to below 20% and improved internal promotion rate from ~5% to over 20%• Developed strategy to plan and balance forecasted store needs with financial, personnel and material commitments resulting in operational simplification, improved execution and cost reductions

Greater San Diego Area/Los Angeles

• Lead high diversity, complex markets, each with store counts between 60-75 stores with a total sales volume of over $750M and ~5000 associates• Exceeded sales and contribution goals while reducing shortage and turnover every year

California And West Coast

• Progressive career path of increasing scope and diversity in high volume, turnaround and high complexity roles as Store Director, District Manager, Loss Prevention Director, and Distribution General Manager.• Exceeded goals in promotions to market and district leadership while driving improved diversity and mix of talent• Lead change agent in driving culture of strategic partnership, accountability and problem solving in Loss Prevention, leading to best in company shortage improvement of 12bp across Region of 391 stores and over $12B in annual sales as Loss Prevention Director• General Manager responsible for over 1.6M square feet of distribution warehouses and two distinct business units - Import Warehouse and eCommerce

Greater San Diego Area

• Selected as 1 of only 2 transitioning military officers for District Manager Development Program and went on to lead high performing, complex markets in Southern and Northern California

Global

• Honor graduate from professional schools leading to high operational tempo career with escalating responsibilities and team leadership at varying levels with increasing responsibility and completed my service as #1 ranked Company Commander against competitive peer group.