Gregory C. Email & Phone Number

United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Responsible for direct management of three business entities within the Private Equity residential real estate industry (Private Equity, Construction, Property Management) in the Chicago area, under same ownership. This includes leadership and management of all accounting, finance and operations.Also collaborate with CEO on management of offshore company that focuses on supplying virtual assistants to various companies in the United States.

Provided leadership and direction over Accounting/Finance and Operations functions including HR, IT, Marketing, Purchasing, Administration, along with Legal oversight working with Corporate General Counsel , for multiple entities: UNITS, Forever Green, and Extra Room Self Storage.Provided leadership and support for the addition of the following Franchise locations: 12 in 2020, 22 in 2021, 15 in 2022. Locations grew from 25 in beginning of 2020 to 74 in 2022.Maintain banking relationships, obtain financing for new acquisitions/purchases, along with treasury/cash flow management, financial statement preparation and running of pro-formas for current and future projects. Manage HR functions including employee benefits and recruiting activities.Collaborated with Corporate General Counsel on various legal issues, including annual preparation of UNITS Franchise Disclosure Document.Oversee annual audit/tax preparation. Purchasing and supplier management for equipment needed by corporate and franchised owned locations, utilizing experience in Global Supply Chain Management.Oversaw development and operations team from beginning of purchase of a UNITS Franchise territory through on-boarding and beyond. Provided leadership and direction that led to establishing a strategic plan for International Development, and ultimately to the first Franchise territory being awarded in the Cayman Islands. Work closely with Ownership on acquisition and development of self-storage facilities. This includes coordinating financing activities, construction budgets, pro-forma preparation, and management of staff. Executive member of UNITS Leadership Advisory Council and Risk Committee. Instrumental in UNITS receiving a ranking of No. 2,778 on annual Inc. 5000 list, up more than 500 spots from last year’s ranking, and up more than 1,500 spots in the last two years. UNITS received recognition in Franchise Times Top 400 for the first time in October of 2022.

Barrington, Il, Us

Responsible for day-to-day accounting and finance functions for Commercial Development/Construction and Property Management organization of retail, office, and storage facilities. Company has nearly $1 Billion in assets under management and development. Interface with Partners on various issues from accounting/finance questions to sale of properties. Prepare Preferred Returns and Waterfall analysis, assist with property closings, ad hoc requests, and perform various analysis as requested.Manage four Accountants and interact with Construction and Asset Managers, along with managing Third Party Management company for storage facilities in regards to monthly financials and other financial and accounting activities. Maintain banking relationships, cash management, and loan covenant reporting. Responsible for HR functions: prepare payroll, 401K administration, benefit administration, paid-time-off tracking.

Schaumburg, Il, Us

Promoted in May of 2013 (second promotion in three years) to position of Associate Director of Supply Chain, Inbound (Demand) Planning and Logistics. I was responsible for the preparation of Production Forecasts and collaborating with Contract Manufacturing Organizations and Suppliers on production schedules and logistics, as well as Inventory Management. Also, responsible for the purchasing of finished goods, along with the management and development of Purchasing Manager. In addition, developed and managed the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and implemented actions required as a result of items discussed in regards to Demand/Production Planning. and adjustments to inventory levels. Performed Logistics Management from suppliers and CMOs to our third party logistics (3PL) located in Memphis, TN. This consisted of both air and ocean freight from India, across Europe, South America, and shipments within the United States.

Schaumburg, Il, Us

Assumed greater responsibility in vendor management, purchasing, forecasting/demand planning, inventory control, and logistics. In addition, I was instrumental in identifying and implementing change within Supply Chain, to transition the department from just a tactical function of the organization into a strategic, and vital function, of the organization. I was instrumental in reducing freight spend by managing production and inventory so as to utilize ocean shipments instead of costly air shipments, reducing air freight costs by 50+%. Promoted to Associate Director, Supply Chain

Schaumburg, Il, Us

In this role I was responsible for logistics from from India, China, Europe, and South American into the 3PL located in Memphis, TN. In addition, I managed the relationship with the 3PL, and worked with their logistics analyst to improve the efficiency, and safety, of transportation of pharmaceutical products. Also, reported to sales and marketing the inventory positions of in stock goods and future shipments of product. Promoted to position of Senior Manager, Supply Chain/Inventory Control.

Bachelor’S Degree, Accounting And Finance

Inventory/Production Control Certification, Supply Chain Management

Treasury Management Course