Eric Bratt Email & Phone Number

West Bath, Maine, United States

Greater Boston Area

We empower business owners to secure their futures by providing a roadmap for the eventual transition from their businesses. Through our collaborative process, we help owners clarify options and make informed decisions to achieve success in business, financial, and personal goals.

Greater Boston Area

Founded the company to meet the skilled employment needs of high tech manufacturers with sales between $3 and 50 million concentrating on the medical device, aerospace, and defense sectors.Responsible for attracting, qualifying and marketing all candidates to client companies.Developed successful marketing strategies utilizing web, trade show and print media outlets.Designed and developed the company website portal and managed the integration of all IT systems.

Airline Transport Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor flying helicopters and multi-engine fixed wing aircraft.

Managed and operated a specialty component manufacturer with bottom-line responsibility for all aspects of the business. Average annual revenue growth of 20%.Increased the customer base by over 50%. Opened new markets in the fields of medical components, infrared imaging, environmental products and semiconductor equipment.Hired and managed professional and manufacturing staff including all HR functions.Successfully integrated modern computer aided design and CNC manufacturing systems. Negotiated the purchase and financing of the company's new plant and all capital equipment.Increased return on equity from 5% to 18%Doubled manufacturing capacity and profit per employee through implementation of efficient manufacturing practices while successfully adopting customer lean manufacturing requirements.Developed and managed global account relationships. Major accounts included: Textron Defense, Applied Materials, Flir Systems, Abiomed, Axcelis, and Danaher Motion Products.

Flew SH-60b Helicopters. Squadrons include: VT-3, HSL-41, HSL-45, VX-1.