Driving next generation growth for a great company!

With over 85 years being in business, Spiral is a leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of a diverse line of print finishing, graphic arts, and presentation products and services. Spiral maintains a highly qualified team of professionals to provide solutions to match any area of need for supplies and equipment in binding, laminating, paper handling, photo finishing, and custom imprinting services. Our James Burn division has long been known for design innovation and manufacturing of high quality punching and binding machines. Spiral is also the exclusive global manufacturer and distributor for the Pinchbook™ photobook and Silver Linings™ Self-Adhesive Photo Panels, licensed through Hewlett Packard (HP). Corporate Headquarters of Spiral -- Totowa, NJ

In charge of all Sales, Product/Brand Development, Marketing & Customer Services aspects of Iceberg Enterprises. Iceberg is a dynamic manufacturer of Tables, Chairs Whiteboards and other Work Place solutions. Iceberg- "Where Work Surfaces"

Leading Iceberg Enterprises to build a highly successful and fun filled 3-E team and culture where we are Engaged, Empowered and Energized. Leveraging our expertise and experience to to drive the development of thoughtful products which deliver exceptional value to our consumers and customers.

Mobilegear.com is a trusted source of curated products and services that empower people to "Work, Anywhere". Launched May 2012.RoughandReadyFurniture.com sells high quality, highly durable office, warehouse and outdoor furniture. Launched October 2013

• Appointed to newly formed Group as part of CEO and Board’s Corporate growth strategy to establish higher margin consultative Services platform.• Led joint venture resulting in minority investment in NER Data Products, which secured a managed print and data storage services platform. Appointed Board of Director for NER Data representing United Stationers.• Drove and negotiated innovative Managed Print fulfillment services contracts with major OEM Printer manufacturers and achieved first year product sales valued @+$80M.

• Promoted to drive United’s largest, most complex and fast paced business, at $1.6B, 9,000 SKUs, +110 suppliers, 31 facilities and key channels including: Office Supply Superstores, National Retail .coms, Ind. Resellers, Direct Mail catalogs.• Over three year period delivered profitable growth: +46% GMROI, +3pts GM%, +18% Inventory Turns, -22% Inventory dollars.• Drove company product assortment optimization initiative resulting in +10%, (over 900 SKUs) reduction and established ongoing improved processes.• Rebuilt Tech Category team of 25 direct reports and led cross functional, matrix organization of Sales, Operations, Marketing and Inventory functions of +200 employees.• Negotiated and grew annual contracts with major Vendors while developing growth plans for leading consumer Tech brands including: HP, Xerox, Lexmark, Brother, Imation, Logitech, IBM.• Established Tech Category private brand, Innovera, and drove to record sales. Delivered gross margins three times category average, hired and trained Nationwide Manufacturer Sales Rep groups.

Drove $1.2B Office Products category strategic growth plans including launching 3 major initiatives: Focus on copy paper category, Education market and United's Private largest private brand-Universal. Worked closed with major OEM suppliers including: 3M, Avery, Fellowes, Acco, Smead etc.

A +$150M global manufacturer of raw porcelain materials used in dry erase white boards. Finished products were sold into Education market through reseller networks.• Hired to lead global sales, marketing, operations and product development of newly formed $10M division derived from acquisition of three technology based companies which manufactures and sells interactive, digital whiteboards. Three year growth plan to $50M.• Re-built, increased and upgraded US sales force.• Re-organized Customer Service and established Inside Sales organizations.• Drove launch of new brand for complete integrated product range. • Established new Audio Visual Dealer and International distributor programs and successfully added over 40 new dealers to US distribution channel.• Finalized operational integration of three companies into one new facility in Beaverton, Oregon.• Acquired by Steelcase in Fall of 2001 with transition through March 2003.

In 2000, delivered record sales +$400M, gross profit and operating income growth vs. 1999 of +12.4%, +17.2% and +25.3% respectively. Reported directly to CEO in absence of Group President.•Appointed as Divisional expert to three key corporate initiatives including: o Supply Chain, Demand Management and SKU Rationalization initiatives in conjunction with Arthur Andersen. o Global five year, long-term strategic plan for General Binding Corporation in conjunction with A.T. Kearney. o E-commerce strategy with One Communication, Inc.• Promoted with added responsibility for US marketing department (1999 – 2001).o Led Global Product Development, US Retail and Catalog Merchandising, Brand Advertising, Packaging and Promotional activities.o Reorganized department from distribution channel focus to product/customer matrix.• Returned to USA and promoted to Senior Vice President Sales (1998 – 1999).o Managed sales organization including both 15 direct employees and 10 Manufacturer Sales Representative Groups.o Negotiated all pricing, rebates structures and contracts with major Office Products Distributors including: Wholesalers, Contract Stationers, Mail Order Catalogs, Office Product Superstores, Mass Market accounts and Internet businesses.

Led $90M European Office Products Group Sales and Marketing operations reporting to Group President. Led re-organization of 11 country, geographic subsidiaries into single group and delivered +20% sales growth in first year of existence.