General Manager - Building Components Division
Dubell Lumber
Greater Philadelphia Area
Created and ran the Building Components division of the company, consisting of a 30,000 square foot manufacturing plant for trusses and prefabricated wall panels on a 15 acre property. Researched the industry, secured financing, acquired land, designed and constructed the facility, and staffed and trained the operation. Worked extensively with our company attorneys in transforming the undeveloped forested land into a functional operation. The process involved contract negotiations with banks, contractors, and unions and obtaining government approvals and compliance. Through my own research, $500,000 was saved by way of tax incentives and abatements. Once completed, ran the department, overseeing sales, design, production (union workers), shipping, and maintenance, totaling 30 employees.