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Wayne, Pa, Us

Argosy Private Equity is part of the Argosy Capital fund family which manages private equity capital and invests in management and leveraged buyouts, recaps, corporate divestitures, growth financings and generational transitions of family owned businesses. Argosy was named the 2010 Small Business Investment Company of the Year by the SBA.

Federal is a temporary chain link fence rental business providing services to construction sites and events. The Company is headquartered in West Berlin, NJ, the Company has established 15 branches across the East Coast and Midwest. Federal’s product offerings include post-driven and panels of chain-link fencing, gate frames, and windscreen. The Company emphasizes quality service and availability to maintain customer satisfaction.

Allen, Tx, Us

SCRG helps OEMs improve supply chain and manufacturing performance, optimize their operations, and maximize the value of their outsourced manufacturing relationships globally.

Sparks, Md, Us

Wittenbach Busienss Systems WBS, headquartered in Sparks, MD, was founded in 1974. Wittenbach is a provider of cash management, electronic security, and physical security solutions to financial, retail and commercial businesses. Wittenbach developed an industry-leading reputation for quality and customer service, allowing the Company to capitalize on the emergence of electronic security solutions and continually be at the forefront of the latest cash handling and security technologies. “The Company’s tag line is “Big enough yet small enough. “

Foxborough (Foxboro), Massachusetts, Us

Established in 1933 and headquartered in Norwood, Massachusetts, Walpole is a premiere manufacturer, direct-to-consumer (“D2C”) marketer, and installer of high-end outdoor products. Throughout the Company’s 80+ year history, Walpole has established itself as a known leader in the outdoor products category, renowned for its highly-recognized brand, craftsmanship and the aesthetic quality of its products. Walpole’s product portfolio is composed of four primary product categories: high-end fencing and gates, mailboxes and lantern posts, outdoor structures including pergolas and arbors, and accessories, such as bird houses and garden decor. In addition, Walpole offers delivery and installation services. www.walpoleoutdoors.com

San Diego, California, Us

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Component Sourcing International based in Charlotte,, NC, with additional operations in Seattle, WA, and Guilford, CT. Asia America (www.componentsourcing.com) was founded in 1982 and is a value-added distributor providing component sourcing, kitting, sub-assembly, logistics and vendor / inventory management services for industrial and material handling manufacturers and OEMs.

Rockville, Md, Us

Founded in 1981, LSSI is the world’s premier provider of library operation services and solutions to public and government libraries. LSSI helps communities and institutions improve their library operations and customer service, accomplish more with their library budget, identify and secure additional grants, leverage library automation and technology, and create library programs specific to the needs of the local community. More information about LSSI is available at www.lssi.com.

Berwyn, Pa, Us

Market Street Advisors is a technology and services innovator for the investment management industry, and is the developer of Archer MSA™. Archer MSA is a fully integrated, web-based platform that provides a wide range of services for institutional, private wealth and wrap investment managers. Coupled with Archer MSA is a full range of operational services allowing for the full outsourcing of middle and back office processes for the investment management industry.

Brea, California, Us

DSI Logistics LLC. is one of the fastest growing providers of final-mile home delivery services in the United States. Based in Southern California, DSI Logistics is focused on development of strategic partnerships with local and national retailers of home furnishings and consumer goods. The mission of DSI Logistics is to provide unparalleled value to our partners and to deliver world-class customer service to every single customer that we serve.

Auburn, Me, Us

Enefco is a leading manufacturer of cleaning cards, cosmetic foam applicators, leatherboard shoe counters and industrial dies. The Company manufactures and distributes innovative proprietary cleaning cards and other related cleaning products for the banking, gaming, retail/restaurant, hospitality, parking and vending industries.

Kersey, Pennsylvania, Us

Founded in 1998, SinterFire is the leading manufacturer of frangible ammunition projectiles.A technological leader in its industry, SinterFire has developed a patented line of copper and tin frangible projectiles. Frangible ammunition is designed to split apart at the point of contact with shooting targets, preventing hazardous ricochet. The Company's products are lead-free and considered the leading technological product line in the industry, providing customers with complete frangibility while maintaining high quality ballistics performance. SinterFire's products are used mostly for military and law enforcement firearms and combat training. The Company's primary customers include some of the leading global ammunition manufacturers.

Strategic management consulting.

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Recruited by company founders to enhance teams and infrastructure for projected rapid growth. Increased staff from 24 to 46 with 10 direct reports. Introduced strategic planning, budgeting, ROI project analysis, and new financial systems. Developed multiple product lines including Gratis Network, serving 100 countries worldwide. Filed four patents focused on developed technologies and business processes.  Achieved $53M in revenue and profit during tenure, without venture funding, by establishing a clear focus on free cash flow. Provided hourly performance metrics categorically by introducing an innovative business intelligence and metric reporting platform. Enhanced performance by launching 360 feedback mechanisms, CFO Working Group and 515 management reporting. Strengthened financial infrastructure by recruiting key staff, implementing Great Plains Dynamics, introducing business analysis, and upgrading network engineering. Gained company recognition as a 2008 finalist for Hottest Bootstrap by the NVTC, and a Growth Company presenter at 2008 Mid Atlantic Venture Fair (MAVA).

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Completed acquisitions of primary competitors after the Company went public.

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Responsible for M&A.

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Achieved 100K+ subscribers as part of the launch and operation of one of the first MVNO’s in the U.S., Liberty Wireless. Experience with direct response (television) marketing. Managed this $35M P&L.

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- Successfully secured $90M in venture capital by effectively leading teams to raise, present, and coordinate five different investment rounds (Series A – E) from eight VC firms (East & West Coast), along with due diligence, financial audits, forecasts, pitch decks, and legal documentation.

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Responsible for startup activities, recruting management team, setting up initial operations infrastructure.

Bala Cynwyd, Pa, Us

Middle market leveraged buy outs/venture capital.-Performed investment screening and due diligence for prospective buyouts and investments.-Established metric and financial reporting infrastructure.

Deerfield, Illinois, Us

Served in various leadership capacities during tenure including Director of Finance and Business Development, accountable for all finance, administration, IT and business development strategies. Researched and analyzed market potential of products. Effectively managed critical business development initiatives encompassing acquisition/divestitures transactions, in-licensing intellectual property, and out-licensing non-core technology. - Captured $75M in corporate funding during tenure.- Generated $10M in estimated savings by pioneering financial analysis to terminate an operating business

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IPO, high tech & manufacturing teams. Fast track advancement from introductory staff level to manager in less than five years.  Managed clients in over 70+ diverse industries, concentration in the high technology sector.  SEC reporting experience.

Executive Mba, Management

Bs, Accounting

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