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Providing business advisory services to companies in the transportation and distribution industries. Our engagements include transportation technology integration, strategic procurement initiatives, acquisition & growth and industry disruption guidance in the commercial electric, autonomous vehicle and last mile delivery segments.

St. Louis, Missouri

Introduce Coolfire's situational awareness software to prospective users in the transportation space; including last mile delivery, distribution, logistics and passenger in a variety of industry verticals.

Greater Chicago Area

Cornerstone Growth Advisors (CGA) provides advisory services in key business areas including Strategy, Planning, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Organizational Development, Leadership and Talent Acquisition. We advise global public companies, privately-held organizations, family-owned businesses and private equity corporations.CGA brings deep senior leadership credentials and knowhow in many business sectors including Automotive, Commercial Working Vehicles, Medical Devices, Aviation &… Show more Cornerstone Growth Advisors (CGA) provides advisory services in key business areas including Strategy, Planning, Operations, Sales, Marketing, Organizational Development, Leadership and Talent Acquisition. We advise global public companies, privately-held organizations, family-owned businesses and private equity corporations.CGA brings deep senior leadership credentials and knowhow in many business sectors including Automotive, Commercial Working Vehicles, Medical Devices, Aviation & Aerospace, Consumer Packaged Goods, Pharmaceuticals, Food & Beverage and Energy. Our experience, resources and understanding of business cultures and practices stretch across the globe.The CGA team is made up of many former C-suite leaders who offer an outside eye to your business combined with a wealth of real-world abilities and accomplishments. We bring that extra horsepower when needed, specialized skills for critical, short-term assignments and a laser focus to optimize results for you. Show less

Lisle, Illinois

Led North American distribution segment, consisting of Dealer Operations, DealCor assets (company owned stores) and the Used Truck business. Provided leadership to the International dealer body to adapt and grow their businesses for new marketplace realities, implementing market consolidation strategies to streamline and optimize both the dealer channel and Navistar. Managed senior level Dealer Council and Dealer Advisory Board activities for channel improvements in brand, product… Show more Led North American distribution segment, consisting of Dealer Operations, DealCor assets (company owned stores) and the Used Truck business. Provided leadership to the International dealer body to adapt and grow their businesses for new marketplace realities, implementing market consolidation strategies to streamline and optimize both the dealer channel and Navistar. Managed senior level Dealer Council and Dealer Advisory Board activities for channel improvements in brand, product, sales/marketing, system and service strategies. Developed and executed used truck sales and inventory management strategies to guide the company through the worst product trade cycle in 40 years. Show less

Schaumburg, Illinois

Led full P&L operations for 15 dealership and leasing facilities with hundreds of union and non-union employees. Consolidated the largest single market truck dealership in North America in 3 years, leveraging functional size and expertise to become the market leader in all categories. Positioned the company financially (balance sheet, cash flow, operating ratios) for considerable success as the economy emerged from the recession of 2008-2010.

Chicago, Illinois

Led development and successful implementation and management of procurement, maintenance and real estate initiatives across the enterprise. Key executive team member facilitating fast-track regulatory approval from Justice Department to close company sale in 2005. Managed initial post-sale integration.

Naperville

Developed and managed procurement, maintenance and facility functions with concentration on capital equipment, fuel, aftermarket, environmental compliance and asset disposition. Responsible for the development and execution of eCommerce initiatives and functional alignment of business development strategies for the leader in student transportation.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Accounting/Finance And Marketing

Achieving Breakthrough Service And Strategic Negotiations