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Responsible for creating and implementing strategic plans, driving transformational operational and financial objectives, leading M&A activity from deal negotiations through on-boarding and integration, building and developing the leadership and operational teams to successfully transition with the business growth.• Acquired an orphaned manufacturing company in dire need of transformational change from operational and financial management through customer/vendor engagement and pricing. Net results – in the first nine months the company has a positive cash flow, financially incented management and production team members, reduced turn time on orders from ten-weeks to three, addressed supply chain issues, and cultivated an expanding client base to match a 25% increase in production capacity.• Aligning the company’s legacy manufacturing business to support an accelerated product demand of over 200% in 2023. Development efforts include labor and capital resource planning and investment, financial management and controls, cross-sectional partnerships and leadership development.

Omaha, Ne, Us

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Responsible for leading company efforts to identify and acquire a manufacturing company from business evaluation and due diligence through contract negotiations, closing, and go-forward strategic planning and integration.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Us

Service Executive Responsible for providing solutions and guidance to high growth, high value clients in meeting their daily operational processing requirements and strategic objectives through the services and resources available at Fiserv. Embraced and cultivated a true working partnership with our customers to support their growth via mergers and new product introductions. Currently supporting $80M+in client revenue, leveraging senior operational leadership experience at FDR.Prior industry experience at FDR includes VP, Client Support Services, Director of Operations - Plasticard Services, Director of Credit Card Operations - U.K., and Director of Branch Credit Card Operations.

Omaha, Ne, Us

Managed the operational and financial performance of the $180M global business across multiple subsidiaries of the corporate umbrella including product/services, engineering/technology, manufacturing, distribution, human resources, field/network services, M&A, and sales. Led international and domestic business units with 300+ employees. Responsible for acquiring and developing key business units, building them into national leaders within our industry segment through new product, service development, and market penetration.

Omaha, Ne, Us

Managed the transition of all manufacturing and service operations across North America, from producing electro-mechanical products into integrated digital products and related integration services. Led the acquisition and development of a Canadian manufacturing firm as well as a U.S. based technical services company.

Responsible for strategic planning, regional expansion, full P&L, and business operations including finance/accounting, purchasing, construction, retail operations, e-commerce, warehousing and related logistics. Net results – increased revenues to $9.9M, awarded National Retailer of the Year, and elected to the board of a national buying group.Early Career Experience: Founder & President, Stark Brothers Cranberry Company, Vice President, & Director of Operations in U.S. & U.K., First Data Resources, Operations Manager, Control Data Corp.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Human Capital Management, Entrepreneurship

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration - Industrial Marketing & Organizational Management