Provides confidential document destruction services (including paper, hard drives, computer tapes, etc) to medical clinics, financial institutions, government agencies, and businesses.

Airpax-Dimensions is a medium size electronics manufacturing business producing inverters for mobile applications in the Utility, Military, RV, Marine, and Traffic Control markets and for the off-grid solar energy market. The business was acquired in 2007 by Sensata.Directed efforts of sales, product management, operations, engineering, accounting and HR. Responsible for revenue growth and EBITDA. Served in transition role following acquisition.• Produced revenue growth of 23% in 2007 at 25%+ EBITDA• Directed new product development efforts to penetrate two key growth markets• Delivered EBITDA of 20% during economic downturn in 2009

A small business-to-business marketing services firm offering lead qualification, database updates, appointment setting, and market research services to Twin Cities corporations.Report directly to owner. Direct efforts of sales, operations, IT, and finance. Responsible for revenue growth and improving profitability• Restructured company capitalization, streamlined operations and internal efficiencies• Instituted a disciplined approach to customer acquisition that doubled proposals for new programs

A small, single-location independently owned franchisee of the Shred-It System providing confidential document destruction services to business customers in Minnesota.President/Chief Operating OfficerReported directly to owner and board. Responsible for growing revenue, generating profits, managing bank and lease financing. Directed efforts of sales and operations managers and CFO.• Grew revenue from $3 million in 1999 to over $7.5 million in 2004• EBITDA grew from $975,000 in 1999 to $2.9 million in 2004• Successfully indentified buyer for the franchise and executed my buy/sell agreement.

A medium sized company providing media duplication (audio, video, floppy disk, CD) to corporate accounts through 21 sales and manufacturing locations nationwide.President/Chief Operating Officer 1995-1999Vice President, Video Duplication Division 1989-1995General Manager, Video Duplication 1986-1989Initially responsible for managing the two location, $2 million media duplication division. Designed and executed the expansion strategy. Grew the business through new city startups and acquisitions to 21 locations and $80 million in revenue. Strategically sold the business to our larger competitor at the peak of the industry lifecycle.• Achieved stock price improvement from $.75/share in 1989 to $10 in 1998• Shifted strategic direction and acquired a CD-ROM replication company • Initiated, negotiated, and integrated seven (7) highly successful acquisitions.• Opened fifteen (15) new geographic markets in key U.S. cities nationwide.• Achieved divisional ROA in excess of 25%.

A private company manufacturing microelectronic components for the hearing aid industry. Began an effort in 1985 to manufacture hybrid microelectronic devices.Responsible for the creation of the hybrid microelectronics division and for overseeing and directing the marketing, manufacturing, and engineering functions.

A major supplier to the telephone companies of mechanical and electronic test and access equipment for data and telephony applications.Marketing Program Manager 1983-1985Directed a staff of product and market managers for the telecommunications market. Profit and loss responsibility for over $32 million in revenue.Product Manager 1980-1983Aggressively penetrated the market through product differentiation tactics, growing product sales from $3 to $11 million while maintaining a gross margin of 55%.Associate Product Manager 1979-1980Marketing Research Analyst 1979-1979