Power Partners Inc Jan 2016 – Aug 2017Board Member, President & CEOAthens, GA Implemented transformational change through innovative redesign of 100% of all manufactured products using the newest technology improvements, resulting in a double-digit reduction in COGS driving the highest profitability in the company in over a decade, delivering increased EBITDA by 3X Successfully negotiated and closed multiple blanket contracts worth millions in annual sales with 3 to 5-year deals with the nation’s largest utilities.  Significantly improved cash conversion cycle to 21 days reducing it from 45 days plus. Increased ABL credit lines, improved credit terms with supply base, and reduced inventory on hand. Energetically lead teams which designed and implemented two completely new manufacturing lines, over-delivering results in safety, quality, on-time delivery, and increased flexibility and capacity. Developed relationships in the economic community, leading to approval by the Georgia Economic Development Department for the state-funded Quick Start Program. Actively set strategy and objectives with management, building a culture of trust and transparency from the bottom up. Developed KPI’s, reporting on a daily level in operations, with a formal report out monthly across the organization. Provided continual feedback with areas of focus and celebrating success.

Pacific Crest Transformers Jan 2011 – Aug 2017Board Member, President & CEOMedford, OR Completed a workout from special assets, successfully negotiated a new line of credit with Key Bank providing the appropriate working capital requirements. Inspired a passionate organization, building a business from$10 million is sales to over $50 million in annual revenue resulting in double-digit EBITDA margins. Transformed the business from a me-too product to an Engineered Solution provider selling the transformer you need at the value you expect while increasing profitability. Rebuilt the sales rep network from a utility focus to a C&I intuitive capturing a niche market who supported and understood the values of the organization. Grew operations to support increased sales, building an additional manufacturing location in MX, and increasing engineering capabilities with partners in India. Negotiated a 5-year supply agreement with largest electrical systems provider to supply engineered liquid-filled transformers with annual sales set to reach $15 million per year.

Hamilton Scientific LLC Aug 2012- Mar 2015President & CEOGreen Bay, WI Efficiently and Effectively completed a complete carve-out in under 6 months to become a stand-alone operating company as a result of an acquisition from Therm0-Fisher. Rebranded and reimaged the laboratory space with start of the art designs, reducing time to market, improved product reliability,ease-of-use, multi-functional equipment, and innovative software available to all lab architects and designers personalizing the experience. Rolled out a go-to-market strategy, focused on two markets building a robust third-party dealer network, as well as, an M&A roll-up of HS owned dealerships supporting local contractors and architects in critical markets providing a superior customer experience. Consolidated operations, reducing the total cost of manufacturing operations by merging a total of four facilities into three. Orchestrated sales strategies globally, supporting offices in Asia, Middle East, UK, Latin America, and North America. Cultured Relationships, resulting in a $550K grant from the Governor Mr. Beebe of AR. The PE-Backed Company sold its assets while realizing more than a 5X ROI as a result of the turn-around.

Midwest Center is a Health and Wellness company that focuses its attention to those who suffer from stress, depression, and anxiety. The company has helped over 1,000,000 people through a variety of its products which include materials based on the use of cogent behavior therapy in conjunction with a line of ingestible.

The Leading supplier of pumps to the premium water leisure industry, for hot tubs and jetted bath. My responsibilities include budgeting and maintaining the P&L for the $30M in annual sales, sales and operation planning across the division, negotiating and developing supply chain, implementation of MRP, the oversight of operations for pump assembly, in house molding, distribution, customer service and technical support, implementation of quality systems, product and manufacturing engineering, and development and sustainment of customer relations.

North Americas leading manufacture of liquor confections, chocolate truffles, and hard candy refreshment. My responsibilities included P&L for the 800 employee base comprised of both full time and seasonal, global sales, operations management for the 175,000 sqft facility, quality control, product development, supply chain and logistics both domestic and overseas, accounts payable and accounts receivables, human resources, and customer service.

The world’s second largest water technology company diversified in pumps, filtration, and pool products. My responsibilities included P&L for the $250 million in annual sales, operations management over the 270,000 sqft vertically integrated facility which included the manufacturing of hot water products, filters, pumps, heaters, lighting, automation and pool cleaners. The R&D, product engineering, quality control, plant management, supply chain and logistics, process engineers, and human resource divisions reported to me comprised of 12 direct reports and 750 full time employees.