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Sauget, Il, Us

FW Logistics is an experienced logistic service provider that is big enough to handle all your supply chain logistics needs while still being small enough to give you specialized service. Founded in 1949 with a focus on food-grade storage, over the next fifty years we’ve spread our expertise to include contract warehousing, dry storage, hazmat storage, and temperature controlled warehousing. With over 7-million square feet of warehouse facilities across the nation, we are the right size for any 3PL need.Our team of supply chain experts prides itself on providing the best supply chain logistics services to meet our clients’ needs. If you want to develop your supply chain plan, we have a dedicated team that provides supply chain consulting. We provide asset based trucking services by owning all our own trucks. We have 85-90 trucks, all less than 3-years old, which helps eliminate the risk of breakdowns and damage to your products. We deliver reliable service to get any job done in the correct time-frame. As we aim to become the best logistics service provider, we will take care of your all business’ needs. By putting our customers first, we set ourselves apart from other businesses. See the difference FW Logistics can implement into your business today.

New York, Ny, Us

Gateway Dealer Network / portfolio company of Brightstar Capital Partners Led a team to centralize, integrate, and automate all key Accounting, Financial Reporting and IT functions for a roll up of 3 large regional Bobcat Equipment dealerships with 27 locations stretching from Southern California to South Carolina. Coached and mentored CFO and Director of IT.▶️ Organization ✅ Restructured and developed Accounting and IT teams with new hires and increased training. ▶️ Reporting✅ Implemented comprehensive daily reporting of KPI’s for sales management, rental fleet utilization, service labor efficiency and working capital.▶️ Accounting Fix✅ Monthly financial time to close reduced by 50% with increased accuracy.✅ Automated Accounts Payable increasing efficiency and accuracy.✅ Balance Sheet cleaned up – all accounts now reconciled monthly.▶️ Information Technology✅ IT infrastructure moved from internal servers to Cloud with increased cybersecurity.Stakeholder Value | Private Equity | Business Planning | EBITDA Growth | ROI | Decision Making Leadership | Cross-functional Team Leadership | Relationship Building | People Development Strategic Planning | Driving Performance | Operational Excellence | P&L Management | KPI’s Change Management | Process Automation | Cost Reduction | Negotiation | Business Acumen Income Statement | Cash Flow | Balance Sheet | Forecasting | Treasury Management | Coaching Financial Planning | Financial Reporting | Information Technology | Process Improvement Budgeting | Accounting | Auditing | Tax | Cost Accounting | Banking | Cash Management Distribution Centers | Real Estate | Business-to-Business (B2B) | Working Capital Management

St. Louis, Mo, Us

Responsible for all financial, audit, tax, and investor reporting for the two (2) funds, four (4) co-invests, real estate investments, and oversight and assistance to portfolio companies as needed.✅ Evaluated new investment opportunities through modeling and due diligence✅ Developed and prepared presentation for quarterly investor updates and annual investor meeting.✅ Developed model for quarterly and year end portfolio valuations to estimate fair market value✅ Worked closely with portfolios on organic and acquisitive growth, banking, and annual audit.✅ Led the portfolio companies in the development of annual budgets and 5-year plans.Stakeholder Value | Mergers & Acquisitions | Private Equity | EBITDA Growth | ROI Strategic Planning | Driving Performance | Operational Excellence | P&L Management | KPI’sBoard of Directors | Investor Reporting | Investment Banking | Business PlanningPortfolio Management | Due Diligence | Acquisition Integration | Divestitures | CoachingIncome Statement | Cash Flow | Balance Sheet | Forecasting | Working Capital ManagementFinancial Reporting | Budgeting | Accounting | Auditing | Tax | Banking | Real Estate Leadership | Business Acumen | Relationship Building | Negotiation | Real Estate

St Louis, Mo, Us

Responsible for finance, treasury, audit, tax, real estate, inventory, professional relationships of banking, legal, auditors, insurance, and acquisitions for a large family owned Caterpillar Dealer with 35 locations in 7 states and 1,000 team members.✅ Revenue increase of over 50%, EBITDA increase of over 60%.✅ Successfully completed and integrated seven (7) acquisitions.✅ Lead role to reduce $1 million in costs by consolidating operating and legal structures.Stakeholder Value | Mergers & Acquisitions | Family Office | EBITDA Growth | ROI Leadership | Cross-functional Team Leadership | Relationship Building | People Development Strategic Planning | Driving Performance | Operational Excellence | P&L Management | KPI’s Change Management | Process Automation | Cost, Margin & Profit Optimization | Decision Making Business Process Improvement | Cost Reduction | Negotiation | Business Acumen | Due Diligence Business Planning | Inventory Management | Vendor Management | Acquisition Integration Income Statement | Cash Flow | Balance Sheet | Forecasting | Treasury Management | Coaching Financial Planning | Financial Reporting | Information Technology | Service Management Budgeting | Accounting | Auditing | Tax | Cost Accounting | Banking | Cash Management Distribution Centers | Real Estate | Business-to-Business (B2B) | Working Capital Management

Clayton, Missouri, Us

Family office acquiring and operating lower middle market manufacturing companies with oversight of portfolio companies through 1) developing strategic plan, 2) improving profitability, 3) source new and strategic acquisitions and 4) maintain senior and mezzanine lender relationships. ▶️ Cloud Packaging Solutions - $100 million contract packager and manufacturer of high-speed production lines and packager for food, OTC pharmaceutical, personal care and cleaning products.✅ Add on acquisitions in 2003, 2005 and 2007 of Span Packaging, Inc., Multi-Pak LLC, and Automated Packaging, Inc. with revenues of $15, $15, and $20 million, respectively.▶️ Rapco / Horizon - $65 million manufacturer of audio cables primarily for the music industry.✅ Shareholder distribution of $18 million after the company sold for a solid return after implementing a turnaround plan of cost and working capital reductions and bank refinancing. ▶️ Nap Gladu - $70 million manufacturer and servicer of wood cutting tools primarily to the housing industry. ✅ Add on acquisitions in 2006, 2007 and 2008 of Gladu Tools a $28 million Canadian competitor and two (2) service center acquisitions of Aetna Saws and Southwest Saws. ▶️ Landau Pontoon Boats - $20 million manufacturer of pontoon and aluminum fishing boats.✅ Served as President in 2002, served as the CFO during entire ownership period.▶️ Sinclair & Rush, Inc. - $50 million molder of industrial components with facilities in US, UK, Australia, and China.✅ Served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Controller, Manager, Divisional Development, and Accounting Manager.