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St. Louis, MO, US

Fenton, Missouri, US

• Led strategic transformation of the organization by developing and executing robust planning process to reignite stagnant business units and re-engage employee base.
• Implemented significant business model changes for Unigroup’s four primary units, gaining Board of Director’s approval within first 7 months of tenure
• Returned company to profitability after company had recorded first loss in its history
• Eliminated $21M (16%) of total SG&A by streamlining management operations across organization
• Developed path for ownership succession

• Developed and executed a global strategy to leverage global footprint and company’s substantial transportation experience into cohesive logistics and project-management platform.
• Significantly expanded service offerings by implementing new technology platform
• Broadened team skill set by recruiting key industry talent and mentoring them into company culture
• Executed “build” strategy, resulting in expanded service offerings and geographic expansion

Saint Louis, MO, US

• Directed all financial functions and executed acquisition strategy for third-generation, family owned, $500M distributor of wine, spirits, and beer in Missouri, and its Anheuser-Bush wholesaler in Oregon.
• Executed stock buy-back program, consolidating ownership and clarifying strategic direction
• Negotiated new loan agreements facilitating stock buyback program and creating operational flexibility
• Developed policies which significantly improved internal controls

Fenton, MO, US

• Championed overall financial and administrative direction for 5 operating units. Also had P&L responsibility for $175M insurance subsidiary (Vanliner) and $50M leasing subsidiary (TransAdvantage). Developed and.
• Initiated and directed sale of Vanliner Insurance to National Interstate with $154M transaction value
• Developed liquidity alternatives to allow for ownership transitions
• Developed expansion strategy and completed acquisition, resulting in presence in 7 Asian markets
• Identified growth opportunities in insurance operations, resulting in expansion into specialty products in transportation market and growing premiums by $60M in 3 years
• Implemented new employee evaluation process providing for significant change in effectiveness towards reaching company and personal goals

• Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer 2001Executive Vice President, Business Development, Viasystems 1999-2001Accountable for all financial functions of the organization; served as primary financial contact.
• Repositioned Viasystems from a circuit board manufacturer to a global, economic manufacturing services provider, resulting in an $860M public offering
• Evaluated, executed, and integrated strategic acquisitions in England, Italy, China, France, and the U.S.
• Managed all functions for investor relations

• Directed all financial functions including SEC filings, treasury management, budgeting, forecasting and income tax management. Also managed information systems functions for printed circuit board manufacturer, with.
• Led financial aspects of acquisitions in England, Scotland, Netherlands, and Sweden
• Initiated public bond offerings raising $500M

• Directed all financial and information technology functions for $300M polyurethane foam manufacturer.
• Redirected organization from “industry consolidator” to seller; led to sale of Crain at 41.7% IRR

• Directed financial functions for $325M manufacturer of electronic connectors.
• Developed and implemented financial policies and procedures for operations in the U.S., France, Netherlands, Japan, Taiwan, Korea and Singapore

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