CFO for HDT Global (P/E Backed), widely recognized for its industry-leading production of state-of-the-art, fully integrated deployable solutions such as shelters, generators, heaters, air filtration devices and other engineered solutions and robotics, which are currently being used by U.S. and allied military units deployed worldwide, as well as civilian government and commercial customers.

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¤ $250M P/E backed global leader of microelectronic aerospace, medical and industrial components.9 operating businesses in the US, UK, and Canada¤ After completing 3 acquisitions in 3 years, more than doubling both the sales and EBITDA, negotiated the sale of HSG to another world-class P/E firm (Arcline Investment Management) and their platform, Qnnect.¤ Exit MOIC > 5X in less than 4 years at a value in excess of $1B.¤ Launched a digital transformation campaign (Data Driven) with ERP implementations and BI¤ Established a robust revenue analysis cube with acute insight into customer markets and product categories

Responsible for accounting, finance, IT and compliance depts. Heavy focus on operational improvements and EBITDA growthProvide vision, leadership and direction to operational management, and corporate finance departmentsOperational and Financial Business collaborate to the CEO and executive management team.Responsible for budgets, strategic plans, new bids & proposals, statutory and management reporting (monthly) internationallyEstablished new business, and legal entities for new sales and service work in Australia, South Africa, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia

Responsibilities as CFO included:• Post Bankruptcy of the Katy Corp. and the subsequent Ch.§ 363 sale of Katy, > rebuild the company as American Plastics, LLC• Responsible for accounting, finance, IT and compliance depts. Heavy focus on operational improvements and EBITDA growth• Improve the Operating performance of the company, factories, and back office processes, in line with the growth objectives• Manage and improve the liquidity objectives of the company, with a focus on positive EBITA growth and Value creation.o Drove TTM EBITDA from bankruptcy to $8M (pre acq.) and $20M post acquisition (of CPC and Centrex)• Lead relationships w/Private Equity (Victory Park & Highview), ABL bank (Encina/Wells Fargo), & all Borrowing base interests• Due diligence, acquisition and post-acq integration of Centrex Plastics, and CPC plastics – acquired in April 2018 ($95M)• Post-acquisition, refinanced the $40M revolver (ABL) & term notes from Encina to Wells Fargo, after competitive bid process

Responsibilities as Exec VP include:International responsibilities for all Accounting, Finance, Contracts, IT & Innovation & Cont. Improvement Personnel: +110Member of Operating Board of Directors for Meggitt Aircraft Braking SystemMember of Meggitt USA Defined Benefit Committee & Defined Compensation Committee with >$1B under managementProvide vision, leadership and direction to operational management, and corporate finance departments Establish consistent performance standards within the operation & implement lean accounting principalsResponsible for budgets, strategic plans, new bids & proposals, statutory and management reporting (monthly)Lead all business negotiations with our customers, supply base and auditors (internal and external).Foreign exchange coverage for international transactional issues. (Primarily US $’s UK £’sand Mx Pesos)Recent Accomplishments include:- Executive chairman for the deployment of SAP (ERP), TM1 and MES across entire SBU enterprise, on time and on budget.- Established maquiladora facility in Queretaro & Fersnillo (Mexico) for the manufacturing & assembly of commercial products- Established a low cost manufacturing facility in Kentucky (non-union) and secured substantial state sponsored incentives.- Bid & Proposal support recently assured 85% win ratio for all new programs. (>$7B in new business awards in 6 years)- Improved working capital 15% through techniques to improve DSO, DPO & Inventory Turns. Reduced E&O reserve 15%- Lead due diligence support for all M&A (finance) activities in our aerospace portfolio of companies- Successfully negotiated two (2) favorable UAW labor contracts (3 year and 4 year follow on contracts)- Completed a $12M sale/leaseback of the Akron manufacturing facility reducing operational costs by $1M/pa- Rebuilt a finance team more capable, with better sophistication, and improved processes, tools & a culture of excellence

Member of Board of Directors for GKN Aerospace, N.A. – A special security arrangement (SSA) company registered with the DoD○ Member of the GKN North America Investment Committee (for all N.A. DB and DC plans, and Def. Comp)○ Operational and Financial Business partner to the CEO and executive management team.○ Full $400MM P&L and B/S responsibilities including all Fin & Accounting, IT, Compliance, Risk Management and Strategy○ Coordination w/ Corp. Finance (PLC UK) to develop, review, change & comply to accounting. (Int’l Acct’g Stds.)○ Support Corp. Finance (PLC in the UK) with all monthly/year end closings and external reporting reqt’s.○ ○ M&A support during target selection, due diligence, transaction support & post acquisition integration.

Member of Board of Directors for GKN Aerospace, N.A. – A special security arrangement (SSA) company registered with the DoD○ Member of the GKN North America Investment Committee (for all N.A. DB and DC plans, and Def. Comp)○ Operational and Financial Business partner to the CEO and executive management team.○ Full $400MM P&L and B/S responsibilities including all Fin & Accounting, IT, Compliance, Risk Management and Strategy○ Coordination w/ Corp. Finance (PLC UK) to develop, review, change & comply to accounting. (Int’l Acct’g Stds.)○ Support Corp. Finance (PLC in the UK) with all monthly/year end closings and external reporting reqt’s.○ ○ M&A support during target selection, due diligence, transaction support & post acquisition integration.

Manage the day-to-day activities and staff development of the following departments: Payroll, A/P, A/R, Enterprise & Information Systems, Purchasing, and Internet business operations. (Total supervised: 10)○ Provide all period end financial reporting and financial analysis to internal and external constituents.○ Ensure all performance measurements are in place and integrated with corporate strategies○ Manage Internet business platform (B2C) that complements our current contract business base.○ Prepare the annual financial forecasts (operating plans) for ownership and financial institutions○ Ensure accuracy and integrity of standard costs – and measure performance against such standards.○ Provide financial valuation and suggestions of acquisition targets that fit our strategic growth objectives.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining all accounting / financial controls for a $23MM high-volume manufacturing facility producing +1½MM bicycles per year.○ Provide all financial planning and analysis of our EBIT, RONA, cost per standard hour, efficiency, equivalent headcount, productivity, utilization, scrap, yield, overhead absorption, and other critical financial measurements.○ Provide budget variance analysis to the profit plan for CY98. Analysis includes formal response to corporate executives and complex resolution recommendations.○ Prepare the annual $23MM profit plan (budget) for CY1999 down to the department/resource level.○ Manage the accounts payable and payroll departments for the facility.○ Financial focal point for all JDEdwards implementation issues.

Responsible for all McDonnell Missiles Systems (+$350MM) component’s financial reporting including balance sheet, income statement, monthly performance measurement indicators, budgets, long-range forecasts and metrics to the enterprise. Provide in-depth analysis/forecast of components cash flow including A/P, A/R, & customer billing rates. Manage return on sales/equity (ROS & ROI) to meet/exceed corporate goals. ○ Develop and manage the annual Operating Plan and 10-yr Strategic Plan and all associated supporting financial reports. Provide instruction to new analysts and outside customers○ Responsible for financial analysis & reporting on 25 Harpoon, Tomahawk, and SLAM programs. Included in this is: departmental labor/personnel forecast, staffing needs, subcontract forecasting/costing and other direct program cost analysis.○ Responsible for subcontractor cost/price analysis of procurement contracts and integration of supplier’s performance to plan.Analysis is provided at multiple WBS, department, and resource levels