At ESS Group (Now ES5), we’ve been delivering high-quality solutions for the automotive, aerospace, and solar industries since 2011. Our journey began with a vision to combine innovation, expertise, and teamwork to meet the evolving needs of these dynamic sectors.With deep industry experience and a proven ability to navigate emerging markets, we’ve established ourselves as a trusted partner. Whether it’s metal stampings for automotive and aerospace applications or advanced solutions for solar, we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and driving future-focused innovation. Let’s shape the future together.

Media Resources is a full-service company with North American-based engineering, manufacturing, printing, and installation services. As recognized by our 2017 Deloitte Fast 500™ and Fast 50™ awards*, Media Resources is a leader in providing integrated vertical market solutions and end-to-end services to the sign industry. From design, print, and fabrication to installation and maintenance, we can be your one source to support your sign installation, printing, 3D fabrication and digital LED display needs.Digital LED Displays – Digital Printing – 3D Fabrication – Billboard Hardware – Cladding – Specialty Lighting – Inflatables, and at the heart of everything – Installation and Services related to Signage and EV Charging. Install provided the foundation for and has helped in the perfection of all of our lines of business.

My role is to drive revenue growth and ensure the business product and services thrive. Achievement of this goal takes many forms and requires collaboration across all functional areas. Results included a 25% increase in company revenue in 2021. The creation and adaptation of a robust business plan that ensured alignment with the goals of our private equity owners were critical to a successful outcome even with challenges posed by COVID. Primary Markets served include - Retailers, C-Store/Petroleum, QSR & Dining, Hospitality, and Big box/Grocery segments. The Titles of executives within these companies generally center around Real Estate, Design & Construction, Facilities and Procurement.As a servant leader I embrace activities in: • Described as a “Player Coach” by working shoulder to shoulder with all sales professionals.• Daily involvement with Project Management leadership teams to ensure forecasted project dates are accurate, communication standards are maintained and that sub-contractor resources remain robust• Ensure that Estimating is current with standards and that forecasted changes in Materials & Labor cost are clearly understood. • Supporting client services & outline all communication standards that lead to customer satisfaction. As well as tracking of client Net Promoter scores in line with KPI’s• Crafting the delivery and measurement metrics of the marketing message. • Leading innovation in products/services that leverage current capacity, maximizing gross margins• Establishing a curriculum for internal training as part of Company University to ensure alignment across the organization.

Federal Heath is a national leader in providing visual communications solutions. We offer innovative, comprehensive and professional solutions to national and international retailers, consumer brands and corporate accounts. The portfolio of products and services includes exterior & digital signage, maintenance services and trade services via our Specialty Contracting division.My role is to support a group of account executives (averaging 22 years with Federal Heath) and spearhead our wide-ranging marketing efforts. These duties extend into all facets of our business including Website, Show & Expo participation and e-marketing campaigns.During this tenure, I led efforts to consolidate from the five prior legacy brands (Specialty Contracting, Ingage Solutions, FH, and MX Services) to the single Federal Heath umbrella - reducing confusion in the marketplace and leading to increased synergies in sales and marketing efforts.

Federal Heath Sign Company, a leader in the visual communications industry, offers innovative, comprehensive and consistent solutions to sign product and service requirements to exceed customer requirements and satisfaction. From nationwide conversions and custom exterior and interior signs to maintenance programs, re-imaging & construction, high impact digital printing and on-premise digital engagement, Federal Heath provides its customers complete turnkey solutions for their sign identity and business image needs. www.federalheath.com - www.duracolor.com - www.mxservices.com - www.ingagesolutions.com

This period of time comprised working with several companies held by Private Equity firms. My mandate was to rapidly grow revenue and selling margins allowing for two types of exit (Sale or bolt-on acquisitions). Each was Professionals in providing Staffing and trade services or A&E, Construction & Project Management to the world’s top Retailers, C-Store, CPG's & Fixture/Decor manufacturers. Value of projects managed ranged from $500k to in excess of $250 Mil/year. These roles also included input into all client services, ensuring clear goals and expectations are defined and measured. Heavy emphasis is placed on the logistics, planning, the scope of work, and assets required to execute to success and that KPI measurements are in place. Dan works closely with all stakeholders to ensure that: cost, speed & quality goals meet the client’s expectations and are communicated clearly. He also utilizes his ISO Quality systems background to drive continuous improvement processes.• Acting as Owner Rep in many cases, working in the field to oversee construction activities, safety, facilities maintenance and staffing. - Clients Channels include – Home Improvement, Mass Merchants, Drug/Dollar, Casino, Automotive, Hospitality and casual dining.• A strong supporter of investments in appropriate systems to assure effective communication and productivity gains.• KPI’s, Performance Scorecards and Metrics that drive our quality and safety systems.Clients new to our group in the last year include: Caribou Coffee, Walgreens, Hertz/Dollar/Thrifty, Ayres Hotels, Casino Del Sol, Chili's, Panda, Ross Stores, Safeway and more. Partners with General Contractors, Architects and City Planners to meet goals.Retail Services & Architectural + Construction & Trade Services (Sun Group, DDP Holdings/Apollo Retail, BrandPoint & ACS).

PFC produces some of the worlds finest friction and braking products. With a reputation for racing and severe duty brake pads that also provide to NASCAR, Indy car and many severe duty applications such as heavy truck, police, fire, and ambulance applications. My role here was to enhance the distribution of all Light Duty applications. Success within the first year came by adding 4 major distribution partners and one major retailer (O'Reilly Auto) leading to a 35% increase in sales for this privately held business.

1. Full P&L management to include creation of the robust planning systems. Cost center budgets exceeded $10million per year2. Reorganization of the sales force to better fit sales channels and improved client post-sales service – Headcount savings of more than 20%3. Reduced working capital requirements while increasing Sku's. COGS (saved 4% overall) on raw material by working with vendors on JIT initiatives.4. Reversed sales decline and increased revenue run rate from $38 to $65 million, within 6 months of arrival.5. 90% improvement in "line of credit" facility.6. Turnarond from $2.1 mil/year cash drain to a $1.7 million cash dividend. Market value improved by $33+ Million.7. Leadership and mentoring of 100+ people during reorganization & transition from entrepreneurial environment to a more appropriate structured environment. Led ISO-9000 / TS-16949 efforts8. Direct oversight of 25 person sales team - Inside/phone and direct outside sales staff9. Logistics - Manufacturing in Mexico, company owned distribution center in Dallas and 6-8 regional fee warehouse locations based on demand & transportation cost savings.

General Manager North America - MAHLE GmbH After developing with Booz-Allen, Mahle approved an action plan to re-engineer their worldwide Aftermarket business - I was privileged to be hired to realign the North Amercian Aftermarket from a “factory centric” approach to a more “client centric” organization. Reporting to worldwide leadership and working closely with the leadership teams in Germany, Brazil, Poland and China we successfully grew the business to become a regional powerhouse. This operating unit is part of $6 billion global company. Find memories of working with an amazing organization and world class management.• Improved net operating profits 30%+ while setting division cash-flow records.• Redefined supply chain efforts leading to “Best-In-Class” vendor awards for excellence. • Led development of new products and introduced products from company owned plants in: Brazil, India and Poland - Ultimately leading to an organizational structure that acquired the leading company in our sector. Sku's increased from 245 active pats to more than 900 sku's why improving turns.• Catalyst for the development of cross-cultural working teams needed to facilitate a ‘worldwide’ sales reorganization for a multi-billion dollar global company based in Germany.• Reduced inventory by 35% while simultaneously improving: fill rates, client satisfaction & client retention ratings, done via improvements in production cycle times and implementation of improved planning methods

$160mil manufacturing company – engine parts related sold to the professional trade & repackagers• Revenue grew from $16 million to $160 million during tenure with company - annualized organic increases of nearly 27% while also managing the conflicts within acquired companies producing similar products• Created and chaired a joint Production/Finance/Sales-forecasting team to overcome conflicts created during this robust growth stage – increasing fill rates from mid 80% range to 95%• Managed sales and integration teams of 5 acquired companies representing $80 million dollars in revenue• Logistics - 5 company owned warehouse locations supporting +/- 30 local warehouses. exceeding 12,000 Sku's in product range. Improved inventory turns by 400%via improvements in forecasting and teaming with production to create "families" within product range. • Headed new product development & concepts and supporting marketing data for two new lines of business – resulting in $4.0+ million margin generation – one product resulting in patent application• Spearheaded in-field integration activities of five acquired companies