CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & DISRUPTIVE LEADER - A battle-tested, diverse & talented CEO; a business builder who has successfully taken companies (automotive, off-highway, heavy-duty, industrial, medical & consumer products plastics, metals, fiberglass, fine machining, wood & tooling manufacturers) to a superior level of performance (revenues $30 to $150mm & EBITDA to $15mm). A transformational leader who defines the correct strategic path for the realities of the marketplace & who transforms business systems, processes, human assets, management structure & culture to execute a strategy capable of breakthrough performance. [ see craigmarton.com ]Core competencies: PE CEO, turnarounds, strategic planning, revenue growth, manufacturing, P&L management, commercial products, tactical initiatives, supply chain optimization, lean systems, Six Sigma, leadership development, organizational upgrade, Servant-Leadership, change management, culture building, & service excellence. And, successfully preparing for & executing a PE portfolio sale/exit. A CEO with an unwavering code of conduct & ethics who creates a strategic top-down culture of “Excellence with Integrity” affecting all transactions/interactions, internal & external. Accordingly, an early priority is to set the tone & expectations using a timeless lesson learned in the Marine Corps – their code of ethics. • HONOR: the bedrock of character. the quality that empowers leaders to exemplify the ultimate in ethical & moral behavior: to never lie, cheat, or steal; to respect human dignity & each other. It represents the maturity, dedication, trust, & dependability to commit ourselves to act responsibly, be accountable for our actions, fulfill our obligations & hold others accountable for their actions. • COURAGE: the mental, moral & physical strength ingrained in leaders to see us through the business challenges & mastery of fear. Courage enables leaders to do what is right, adhere to a higher standard of personal conduct, lead by example, and make tough decisions under stress & pressure.• COMMITMENT: the spirit of determination & dedication that defines professionalism. It promotes the highest order of discipline for the team & self. The ingredient that instills dedication to our company, pride, concern for others & an unrelenting determination to achieve a standard of excellence in every endeavor. A proud Marine Corps veteran who exemplifies "Excellence with Integrity"​; achieving superior performance in planning, execution & results; while adhering to a strict, ethical code of conduct & principles.