Jordan Laube, Mba Email & Phone Number

INNOVATION: DRIVING RESULTS★ Sponsored product placement sales tool designed to combine big data/analytics with portfolio products to make predictive (custom) recommendations based on individual grower soil, climate, and management style (Phase 1 NPV $20M; Phase 2 NPV ~unlimited). ★ Developed Race to Peak initiative designed to increase sales of product launches above $100M.★ Proposed, funded, and implemented “vaulting” initiative to combat T&V that drove valuation increase of $20M.★ Delivered >$1M cost-savings by leveraging relationship with R&D company in Taiwan and extending to multiple BU’s.M&A: VALUE, ACQUIRE & INTEGRATE ★ Co-led project to propose and execute retail JV concept allowing for cumulative sales (WS supply) exceeding $550M.★ Identified, negotiated, closed, and integrated 22 acquisitions creating over $80M net equity value at sale of company.★ Negotiated weighted average purchase price EBITDA multiple below 3.85x, contributing $80M at sale of company.★ Saved millions in at-risk EBITDA by drafting and implementing acquisition, due diligence and integration SOP programs.PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT: REVENUE GROWTH★ Managed 2019 WU APD resource planning initiative to identify and prioritize accretive enterprise-wide projects across five business units (BU) with cumulative 5-year NPV >$340M.★ Managed PNP, Adjuvant, and ST business unit pipelines with 5-year margin exceeding $110M. ★ Provided financial and operational analysis of 200+ projects over 2-yr period creating $10M’s in margin and savings.GENERAL MANAGEMENT / OPERATIONS★ Managed employees, routing and trucks driving overall customer satisfaction / delivery rating to 99+ percent.★ Managed four routes that increased EBITDA margin by 6% versus company route margin decline of 3%.★ 1 of 10 employees in North America in High Potential Employee Mentoring Program.★ Evaluated as top 5% employee

Independent contractor with operational responsibility for all FedEx home and business deliveries in 13 zip codes in the Northwest Twin Cities metro. Owned and managed 27 trucks and 18-23 daily delivery routes (volume dependent). Directed team of up to ~35 full and part-time employees. Focused on exceptional customer service.• Managed employees, routing and trucks thereby improving overall customer satisfaction / delivery rating to 99+ percent.• Year over year sales increase from $1.7M to $2.4M.• Improved driver retention by 20% through targeted incentives based on service, safety and attendance.• Increased driver productivity by 15% through use of fleet tracking system, routing software and increased training.• Managed relationships including employee workforce, FedEx corporate, private investors and banking institution.• Successful exit in August 2020.

Shoreview, Mn

Accountable for generating and executing on margin maximizing and expense minimizing ideas/projects within all Winfield United (WU) line and staff functions.SPECIALTIESTeam Building | Acqs | JV's | P&L Leadership | Strategic Initiatives | Gen / Operations Mgt | Internal / Ext Rels | Business & Prod Dev | Growth Strategies | Negotiation | Integration of Acqs & JV's | SOP Progs | Corp Actions (synergy anal, budgeting, term sheets, APA's, comp certs, due dill, escrow mgt | Fin Analysis & ModelingPROJECT BULLETS• Managed 2019 WU APD resource planning initiative to identify and prioritize accretive enterprise-wide projects across five business units (BU) with cumulative 5-year NPV >$340M.• Sponsored product placement sales tool designed to combine big data/analytics with portfolio products to make predictive (custom) recommendations based on individual grower soil, climate, and management style (Phase 1 NPV ~$20M; Phase 2 NPV ~unlimited). • Led Initiative ($10B/P2) to identify areas of growth ($10B) and develop a detailed marketing plan (P2).• Developed Race to Peak initiative designed to increase sales of product launches above $100M.• Managed PNP, Adjuvant, and ST business unit pipelines with 5-year margin exceeding $110M. • Delivered >$1M cost-savings by leveraging relationship with R&D company in Taiwan and extending to multiple BU’s.• Participated on small team that re-imagined “by Winfield” process used for evaluation of all Winfield United product development opportunities.• Provided evaluation and oversight for hundreds of projects in different BU’s including Seed, ST, HIF, PNP, and ADJ’s.• Created templates for PD financial, market, and write-up analysis and inter-BU project prioritization.• Evaluated as top 5% employee: rated 5 of 5 during FYE review three of six years at Land O’Lakes.

Responsible for identification, screening, evaluation, and execution of opportunities to maximize margin and minimize expenses within the Plant Nutrition, Crop Protection, Product Development, and Ag Technology business units. Collaborated with business units to close portfolio gaps.• Managed team of ~10 in construction of $10.5M “AgriTainment” building that was on-time, on-budget, and on-scope.• Led innovation initiative to partner with R&D company from Taiwan to formulate and commercialize next-gen PGR’s.• Consulted with Top 5 customer to co-develop marketing strategy and business plan for Ag Tech business.• Evaluated 100+ Ag Tech companies to identify best and promote/partner on proprietary “Answer Tech” Platform.• Worked directly with boss to set up opportunity to start a PGR company in Brazil with projected year 1 margin >$10M and minimal investment.• Identified and rewarded (special lunch & bonus) for exceptional contributions by Mike Vande Logt WU’s COO/EVP.• Effectively researched 40+ new CPP, PNP, ST & Biological product opportunities with ~5 going to formal field testing.

Provided financial analysis and support for Crop Protection Products business unit, Seed business Unit and joint ventures. Identified opportunities to maximize margin and minimize expenses.• Co-created JV based in TN – 3-year FP&A post-audit confirmed $46.6M NPV and $19.9M cumulative pretax.• Project lead on Aerial Applications initiative in Columbus, NE – post audit confirmed $750K NPV and IRR of 43%.• Co-led acquisition of Precision Turf with 3-year FP&A post audit metrics including NPV of 5.3M and IRR of 25.5%.• Instrumental in Matrix Turf acquisition with 1-year FP&A post audit metric including NPV of $4.0M and IRR of 13.6%.• Led modeling and analysis of Nebraska growth initiative – 1-year FP&A post audit NPV of $20.1M and IRR of 27.2%.

Broad areas of responsibility: Coordination and participation in projects aiming to provide growth opportunities outside the normal course of business. Participation in strategy development with long term impact (5+ years). Participation in 3rd party negotiations or strategic collaborations; in-licensing/ outlicensing technology, M&A evaluations. • 1 of 10 employees in North America nominated to participate in High Potential Employee Mentoring Program.

Provide financial and planning analysis and support to the S&L department. Assist in developing analytical and strategic evaluation, dashboard and reporting models necessary to meet the demands of the CN, CPP and retail business segments. Intimate involvement with corporate Business Development (acquisitions and JV’s) to move agronomy industry to a 2-step distribution. Responsible for BOD correspondence for BD, S&L and retail / WS business segments.• Co-led project to propose and execute retail JV concept allowing for cumulative sales (WS supply) exceeding $550M.• Co-led project to propose and review over 20 retail “Hub” projects – wholesale margin on 100k’s tons.• Co-led project to purchase dry and liquid CN Supply (phase 1 & 2) at Port of Galveston – 100k ton capacity – $40M NPV with 30%+IRR.• Provided financial and operational analysis of 200+ projects over 2-yr period creating $10M’s in margin and savings.

Responsible for the Central United States. Full strategic and P&L responsibility. Extensive experience in the identification and elimination of inefficiencies, theft and vandalism. Managed both top and bottom lines to increase EBITDA margins by 6% versus previous year while overall company margin decreased by 3%. Successfully implemented major initiatives to decrease theft and vandalism as well as identify and reward outstanding employee performance. Provided leadership for a team in excess of 60 direct and indirect reports. Performed Regional Operations duties in addition to Acquisition function (listed below) while positioning company for sale.• Managed four routes that increased EBITDA margin by 6% versus company route margin decline of 3%.• Proposed, funded, and implemented “vaulting” initiative to combat T&V that drove valuation increase of $20M.• Designed and implemented quarterly incentive program based on employee productivity and delivered $11M in value.• Assisted four direct reports in earning full P&L bonuses via coaching, feedback and 1 on 1 meetings.

Responsible for the overall cradle-to-grave acquisition performance of AIR-serv Group, LLC. Duties including the identification of strategic acquisitions, nurturing of seller relationships, financial model development, identification of potential synergies, budgeting, price negotiation, term sheet, asset purchase agreement, working with corporate and seller council, banking relationships, due diligence, compliance certificates, wires, investor relations, operational integration of acquisitions into company infrastructure and escrow settlement. Extensive experience in determining strategy, people management, project management, financial EBITDA analysis, budgeting and providing organizational leadership in the acquisition and integration process.• Identified, negotiated, closed, and integrated 22 acquisitions creating over $80M net equity value at sale of company.• Negotiated weighted average purchase price EBITDA multiple below 3.85x, contributing $80M at sale of company.• Saved millions in at-risk EBITDA by drafting and implementing acquisition and due diligence SOP programs.• Managed corporate insurance relationships and saved company >$35k/year by consolidating and bundling services. • Secured a national contract with Brinks, Inc. that saved 40% and increased safety with the use of drop locations.

Managed all aspects of the startup including sales and marketing, strategic planning, accounting, IT, administration, customer service, promotions and negotiation.• Profitable year 1 with year-over-year growth more than 50% using progressive sales and marketing techniques.• Designed, developed and managed company web site in 1996 after learning HTML and AOL Word Press.

Junior member of the portfolio management team performing all duties relating to the daily management and execution of portfolio trades. Responsibilities also included the integration and planning of trading, accounting and back-office systems and personnel. Managed "ghost" portfolio focusing on Canadian Natural Resources with annualized returns >45%.

Supervisor of projects and improvements to the working environment in Cargill's Financial Markets Division. Served as coordinator and strategic planner between trading, accounting and back-office functions, systems and personnel. Extensive knowledge of all facets of an investment management company.• Invented allocation process for domestic financial markets trading accounts that saved 40 minutes / day• First Cargill employee from “back office” to earn Registered Representative License (Series 7 & 63)

Mba, Finance

Activities and Societies: Graduation with Honors / Distinction

Ba, Economics & Managment

Activities and Societies: 1. Recipient of the Henry O. Talle Award for outstanding achievement in Business / Economics 2. Recipient Erdman.