Crown Brands, LLC, Lincolnshire, IL – a multi-million PE company with highly recognized brands (Focus Foodservice, Update International and Johnson Rose) is the leader in commercial foodservice smallwares, bakeware, cookware, shelving and beverage. Selling products globally through independent reps and distributors. With distribution points in California, Illinois, New Jersey and Canada, the company is able to service customers efficiently with quality products and services. Responsibilities as leader, key decision maker, corporate leader, resource manager and executor. Responsible for developing and implementing high-level strategies, making major corporate decisions, managing the overall operations and resources of the company, and acting as the main point of communication between the board of directors and the corporate operations.

(2001 – 2010)Successfully managed $120+ Million global product line business for a Division of Hobart, an ITW subsidiary, leading all aspects of Product Marketing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Sales Support.-Met or exceeded profit and expense budget goals each year.-Improved efficiency and growth by segmenting the business into four major product categories including manufacturing, engineering and sales support.-Reversed market share erosion by managing development of sixteen major products that were introduced on time and on budget.-Improved warranty and manufacturing efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques including In-lining, Kan-ban, Kaizen, one-over-one inspections.-Achieved focused development and support by restructuring and relocating engineering to manufacturing locations.-Constructed winning team within division for Product Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Sales Support.-Developed growth-oriented multi-brand, multi-duty product offering with introduction of game changing products with more efficient development teams.-Acquired a company of complementary products that contributed incremental revenue and a high return on sales.Previous positions with Hobart:Product Line Director (2000 – 2001)National Accounts Manager (1995 – 1999)Sales Development Manager (1990 – 1995)