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Resonant Growth Partners is a private equity firm that invests in specialty chemicals, specialty materials, niche manufacturers and consumer products companies with EBITDA of $2 million to $7million. We help management teams of leading smaller middle market companies improve growth and value creation for the next owner using our proven methodical approach. Our focus is on organic growth and add-on aquisitions.

Glenwillow, Ohio, Us

Glenwillow, Ohio, Us

Radix Wire & Cable completed a successful sale/exit from High Road Capital Partners to Windjammer Capital in September 2022. Radix is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered wire and cable solutions that provide superior performance for high temperature, mission critical applications. We are actively looking for an acquisition to expand the product portfolio and served markets. Finally, Radix consolidated multiple facilities during 2022 to a new 120k sq foot location in Glenwillow Ohio.

New York, New York, Us

High Road Capital Partners is a private equity firm focused on middle market transactions. High Road was formed in 2007 and has raised over $470 million of committed capital. I was an Operating Partner at the firm. The main focus of the role was to drive operational improvements at the various portfolio companies delivering a better outcome upon exit. Some recent needs by the firm have allowed me to become CEO of one of the portfolio companies - Radix Wire and Cable. In addition, I maintain my board role at UC Coatings.

Led the revitalization and the successful private equity exit process for this $70M global specialty chemical company owned by Riverside. Directed strategic planning, sales, marketing, manufacturing, R&D, P&L, finance, and HR. Managed 10 direct reports and a global work force of 270 at seven locations.Drove company revitalization which led to a successful exit in 2017:-Improved Profitability: Grew EBITDA 29% and improved customer responsiveness by consolidating and optimizing five manufacturing and warehouse sites.-Reduced Debt: Improved cash flow and reduced debt 30% by improving processes across the supply chain to reduce working capital needs.-R&D: Added new product development leadership to improve a stagnant R&D process. Improved speed- to- market and captured $2M in new business with Adidas. Increased automotive and industrial business by 8% in 2016.-Sales Growth: Led an upgraded sales team that introduced new ink technologies- growing sales by 6%.-International: Expanded the company's presence in Asia and Latin America.

Peachtree City, Ga, Us

Challenged to acquire and turnaround bankrupt companies to build a new private equity portfolio company. Identified, acquired and integrated four distressed companies into a new $350M company. Built a new leadership team and positioned company as a leader in the industry.- Acquisitions & Integration: Led the acquisitions of three distressed companies and orchestrated four integrations - growing company from $100M to $350M.- Synergies & Cost Reduction: Delivered $25M of post-acquisition savings and $15M of cash from the sale of unused facilities.- Profitability & Turnaround: Improved bottom line from a $33M loss to break even in two years during a time of economic turmoil and a weak contruction market.- Customer Service: Raised KPIs for service and on-time reliable delivery from 75% to 95%.- Lean & Operational Excellence: Established an operational excellence team to establish KPIs for quality and yield, delivery $1.5M in yield improvements and reducing customer credits by $1M.

Deerfield Beach, Florida, Us

Recruited from BASF by the CEO to lead $400M North and South American operations of this building materials company. Established pricing and margins for all product lines. Directed marketing, inventory, and warranty claims. Managed a $2.5M operating budget and a $1M advertising budget. Supervised five direct reports. Identified and led acquisitions and integrations.- Revenue Growth: Grew DIY big box business with Lowes by 30% in one year through product packaging innovations.- Process Improvements: Revamped R&D and product launch process, incorporating classic stage gate structure, which was instrumental in the company growth from breakeven to 13% EBIT.- Acquisition & Integration: Led successful and profitable acquisition and integration of a $10M adhesives company.- Cost Reduction: Reduced marketing costs by 25% while improving company image during construction downturn.

Ludwigshafen, De

Directed BASF's $220M coatings business. Managed accounts with automotive OEMs, including our #1 global customer - Ford Motor Company ($150M business). Managed P&L, planning, forecasting, staffing, pricing, and contracts. Led a 71-person team with reports in account management, business analysis, technical service, engineering, and product development. Managed P&L and an operating budget of $12M and 12 global locations.- Key Customer Retention: Rebuilt a deteriorating relationship with BASF's largest customer, moving from last in quality to first. Results: Increased Ford business by 10%; and recognized with Ford's 2005 Global World Excellence Award. Won and maintained position on Ford's Strategic Supplier list, even after their reorganization and supplier reduction.- Cost Reduction: Led an initiative that reduced fixed costs for North American OEM coatings business by 30% through service process improvements and a lean product development process.- Pricing: Achieved an industry first - an "impossible" $4M price increase with an automotive OEM.

Reassigned from Asia to the U.S. in 2002 to reorganize and upgrade the sales/marketing team and revitalize the market position of Basell's automotive business. Accountable for $350M global business.- Growth: Grew NAFTA business by 20% in 18 months. Expanded exterior business in Europe, increasing business with Ford from 5% to 30% of sales in two years.Recruited to Asia in 1997 to build a team to manufacture and market plastics to China's growing automotive market. Latter accountable for $450M PP/PE business at JV's in Asia and South America.- JV Integration: Led the integration of five joint ventures based in Asia. Board member experience with Asian JVs.- Led an $8M capital project to build the compounding plant, delivering on time and within budget.