Lead and direct the Finance and Controller functions for the Americas region of this worldwide manufacturer and distributor of foam and PET-based insulation products. Armacell is the world leader and innovator of flexible foam insulation materials for industrial, commercial and residential applications. I am privileged to help the company into its next phase of growth in the US, Canada and Latin American markets.

ABTV is a leading business and financial advisory firm specializing in solving complex problems, improving and restoring performance, and maximizing value within organizations, whether healthy, distressed, underperforming, or just not meeting expectations. For decades, we have worked in a wide range of industries and a variety of business structures. In this role, I bring my extensive background in management and consulting to address challenging issues and capitalize on key opportunities. I serve in advisory, consulting, and interim management roles.At ABTV, we set ourselves apart by looking beyond mere financial analysis, drawing on our keen ability to address strategic, operational, financial, and managerial considerations in uncertain environments—delivering bottom-line results.

Independent business transformation practice, focusing on middle market and larger companies. I have a specialization and passion for developing management teams that take their organizations to the next level. For a major chemical company's new ownership team, completed a strategic salesforce repositioning. Their multi-channel approach was streamlined and the field sales organization was refocused and energized. Market confusion was eliminated, training was re-instituted and new management was infused to re-ignite the sales force's passion and effectiveness.In addition, developed a specialization in assisting Triangle-area start-ups who are struggling with strategic focus and growth. Mentoring and serving many start-up CEOs in direct sales, technology, and consumer-facing industries. Completing operations in August 2018 to join ABTV in a full-time role.

CEO (March 2010 – October 2014)COO (March 2009 – March 2010)Recruited by bank group that placed Firm into bankruptcy to transform current situation into a positive outcome for all. Reported directly to the Board of Directors. Responsible for all operating units of this direct sales company, including four overseas subsidiaries. Drove corporate strategic planning, IT, Human Resources, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations, including for two manufacturing and one distribution center. Supervised upwards of 500 employees with eight direct reports.• Paid back in full with interest and fees monies owed to the bank ownership group.• Achieved over a 50% recovery on 2013 bankruptcy to all unsecured creditors.• Halved annual sales decline due to technological changes in the marketplace while working on changes long-term that would embrace the new product environment.• Grew Japanese division 10% annually and achieved profitability in 2012 for the first time in Firm’s 10 year history. Successfully sold Japanese division to a Hong Kong-based private equity firm.• Migrated all IT to cloud-based systems, transitioned to new market identity, installed new compensation plan and supporting systems, and refined product lines.• Refreshed brand image, which resulted in being selected for “Best Brand in Minnesota” award by the Minnesota Business Journal readers—chosen for this award over Target, Mayo Clinic, and other well-known companies.• Successfully broadened digital line and grew sales by 25% over four years.

DIRECTOR, INTEGRATION & STRATEGY, CSS (2007–2009)Led CSS merger integration & profit improvement programs globally during explosive growth of electronic security division. Created annual strategic plans for CEO.• Delivered to Board 175% of synergy savings commitments generated by this CSS acquisition from a Honeywell spinout & raised baseline for future acquisition success.• Improved time-to-market & lowered products cost in UK & Australian operations, with UK reaching 10% operational savings & Australian division achieving profitability for 1st time since they were purchased 4 years prior. Successfully assisted in integration of 1st French acquisition. Aided Stanley Solutions Europe team in creation of 3-year strategic plan & better CSS integration.DIRECTOR, DISTRIBUTOR SERVICES OPERATIONS, MAC TOOLS (2004–2007)Responsible for Distribution operations, supply chain, customer service, & IT departments. Supervised 180 employees with 4 direct reports. Reported to President. Created annual strategic presentations for CEO.• Created sales & operational planning supply chain improvement that's still used to this day.• Ran department $150k under budget while removing lowest-performing 15% of distributors with no legal costs.• Lowered backorders & improved customer service metrics via upgrading team/systems & supply chain improvements.• Improved employee satisfaction to 3rd place among all Stanley units. Implemented company wellness program with HR team. Launched traveling distributor show/training initiatives.• Reduced by 10% inventories globally. Spearheaded customize products development/implementation.Originally worked with Firm as a consultant. Over 3 years, steered company from -15% Operational Earnings to +15% Operational Earnings while increasing sales +10% from prior 5 year falling sales & training junior management team on running/completing successful turnaround.PRIOR CONSULTING CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: see www.ndstrategies.com