Chas Hepler Email & Phone Number

Sparks, Nevada, Us

• Turned around a distressed office seating manufacturer, enhancing distribution, rebranding, and revamping marketing strategies.• Led product development efforts resulting in the launch of 40 new chair series, winning multiple awards and patents.• Implemented a robust LEAN culture, tripling productivity over a 7-year period.• Orchestrated a successful Private Equity exit, doubling revenue post-sale, aiming for further growth to $100 million by 2025.• Nominated and finalist for "Best Place to Work" in Northern Nevada for 3 consecutive years.

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

• Elected board member, contributing to the office furniture manufacturers' association.

Northbrook, Il, Us

• Led multiple engagements aimed at stabilizing companies and implementing strategies.

West Bridgewater, Ma, Us

• Orchestrated a successful turnaround, achieving positive cash flow and profitability within six months.• Reduced overhead, streamlined the organization, and improved margins, leading to a profitable exit for the PE group.

Northbrook, Il, Us

• Provided leadership in stabilizing companies and developing strategies.

• Launched and pioneered a high-end women's & children's clothing brand, achieving $40MM in revenue.• Developed the brand in the U.S., expanding from 1 to 40 stores nationwide.• Restructured the wholesale business model, won NRF International Retailer of the Year in 1998.• Cultivated a customer-centric culture, driving retention and loyalty.

At age 24 ran the Long Bond trading desk for the 8th largest bank in the world