Greg Lucas Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Ga, Us

One of the nation’s leading manufacturers and providers of building products and services to residential and commercial contractors.In 2015, BMC acquired Robert Bowden, Inc. and later merged with Stock Building Supply. Stayed on staff with BMC following acquisition to support transition. Key member of team for double integration of Robert Bowden, Inc. (acquisition) and Stock Building Supply (merger) in Atlanta Market, including driving financial, accounting, systems, talent, business, operational and facility assessments, identifying synergies and directing consolidations. Senior strategic finance and business partner role for top performing Southeast Division representing more than $400 million in sales, 20+ manufacturing & distribution facilities (Georgia, North Florida) and 1,200+ employees. Accountable for fiscal process and accounting/financial governance: budgets, forecasting, tax strategy, audits, compliance, financial statements, internal controls, vendor management, banking relationships, divisional reporting, expense control, monthly/quarterly close, inventory & fixed asset reporting, reserve analysis, credit, debt covenants, AR, AP and payroll; support public entity reporting as needed. Finance and strategy business partner to market leaders supporting top line strategy development and expense reduction. Led development of numerous process improvements/standardization to drive resource optimization, internal controls, compliance, reporting and business insights. Positioned finance as a strategic business partner to internal departments to improve business intelligence and strategic planning at the enterprise, divisional and market levels. Finance lead for new facility startups, capital acquisitions, joint ventures and distribution/supply chain reorganizations.

Member of a small group of investors for multiple venture capital funds (commercial real estate development, commercial leasing, mezzanine capital) and holding company for commercial and industrial buildings.

Team member for conceptualization, development, deployment/transaction and administration of ESOP fiscal initiative. Full fiduciary responsibility to employee stockholders and led all stockholder communications.

Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Directors: 1993 to 2013Member of leadership team for all areas of valuation, negotiations, stockholder communication and close for the sale of RBI’s assets to BMC; achieved 100% positive proxy vote from all voting stockholders to affirm sale of RBI assets.

High-growth, 100% employee-owned, innovator, manufacturer and wholesaler of building and millwork products (windows, custom doors, pre-hung interior/exterior doors, boxed and curved stairs, stair parts, custom millwork and building services).Member of Executive Leadership Team developing overall enterprise strategy. Delivered strategic planning, oversight and financial governance across sales, marketing, operations and headcount. Developed, launched and evaluated strategic top line growth initiatives, as well as improved metrics, controls and forecasting to maximize profitability and cash flow; led development of growth plans, as well as new business models, ventures, systems and product/service offerings. Managed a leadership team in IT, HR, accounting and credit.Executive oversight and strategic steering control for financial and statutory requirements across accounting, treasury, business planning, budgets, audits, banking, debt, cash management, yield, risk, compliance, reporting and contract negotiations. Directed all areas of inventory management, insurance, employee benefits/compensation, retirement plan administration/ERISA compliance, federal/state/local income tax and real estate. One of four senior partners (1993-2015): Company grew from startup in 1983 to a peak of more than $150 million with three manufacturing and distribution facilities and more than 400 employees. Member, Board of Directors (1993-2015).Managed complex financial and statutory reporting meeting ESOP requirements; implemented strict controls across finance and accounting for DOL and IRS audits. Executive oversight for EPA risk and compliance (GUST underground fuel storage, storm water runoff & hydrology, environmental audits/remediation).Guided IT teams through three ERP development and deployment initiatives. Led startup of five facilities, as well as one acquisition and several facility divestitures.

Formerly Stock Building Supply (LON: FERG). At the time, privately held lumber and building materials broker; acquired by Carolina Holdings US, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wolseley, PLC-London.

Public accounting firm.

Mba, Finance

Bba, Accounting

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