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I am a versatile CEO/Senior Business Executive who “adjusts the sails” taking companies such as LSI Industries, divisions of Schneider Electric and Acuity Brands and others to new and profitable directions. I am a Turnaround Expert and Change Agent. I build high performance teams that exceed aggressive financial and customer expectations. My expertise in operations, process reengineering, mergers and acquisitions, new product introduction, distribution networks and “voice of the customer” analysis has turned mediocre organizations into star performers. Select achievements: Turn-around Success: Aggressively improved gross margins at LSI through internal business platform and Lean methodologies; also navigated acquisition of Atlas Lighting that expanded LSI’s market and product reach nationwide. Top Performance: Initiated full startup process for Digital Signage unit at Gantz, achieving Tier 1 distributor status with Samsung and $10M in new revenue. Multiple Acquisitions: Piloted 15 successful acquisitions in eight-year period at Schneider. Emerging Technology: Deployed IoT solutions to enable LED lighting fixtures at LSI, integrating sensors into lighting fixtures connecting with smartphone apps; installed several Beta tests across C-store/gas stations and forecasted to generate $20M in new sales. Managing Director of Louisville, KY office with Corporate Finance Associations, an investment banking firm; involved in due diligence, opportunity evaluation and execution of multiple deals.

Listed skills include Product Development, Contract Negotiation, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, and 19 others.