As a tenured operating executive with a proven track record of success, I am currently seeking opportunities to continue leveraging my experience and network to help middle market companies achieve their growth plans as an involved board member, board advisor, or strategic consultant. Full-time roles may also be considered depending on the opportunity.I have had the unique opportunity to serve as a dynamic commercial leader, business unit president, private equity operating partner, board member, and principal shareholder in several industries, including (a) industrial manufacturing, (b) industrial distribution, and (c) marketing services. Throughout my career, I have developed significant experience building and leading high-quality teams for private and publicly traded companies globally with focused expertise in sales and marketing leadership and commercial strategy development.Key attributes of my core skill set are outlined below.- Commercial Leadership: Extensive experience within all aspects of business development, including setting commercial strategy, developing new customer relationships, driving revenue retention and wallet share expansion, and creating a culture of relentless focus.- Talent Development: People person with a focus on developing talent and building winning teams and organizations. Attracting, developing, and retaining talent is synonymous with being a winner and this has been a core focus throughout my career.- Change Agent: Expertise driving change within various organizations. I have served as a change agent capable of analyzing the current state of a business (heathy and underperforming) and driving moderate to major improvements as required by the situation.- Global Perspective: Substantial experience leading commercial strategies focused on international markets (Europe, Aisa, and Latin America) and driving foreign key account management and product development for several companies.- High Quality Character: Results-oriented, professional leader, with a keen attention to detail and profitability. Serving with integrity, I operate with core values, including a strict code of ethics, transparency, accountability, hard work, creativity, and flexibility.I would gladly discuss how my skills, experience, and interests might benefit and serve your organization or portfolio company. If the timing is right for you, please feel free to contact me directly. Further, attached herein is a copy of my resume with more details about my background.
Jaa Investments, Llc
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Chief Executive OfficerJaa Investments, Llc Dec 2018 - PresentUnited States• Focused on personal private market investments made in lower middle market companies.• Conducted various consulting engagements for several lower middle market companies.• Served as a value-added board member for companies in the middle market and lower middle market.
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Blackbird Management Group, LlcBlackbird Management Group, Llc Feb 2011 - Nov 2018United StatesOperating Partner• Served as an Operating Partner and Investor with a private investment firm focused on investing in lower middle market businesses where value could be created through operational improvement.• Completed the acquisition of a minority equity stake in Hydroflo Pumps USA, Inc., a niche manufacturer of vertical and submersible turbine pumps.• Completed the acquisition of a majority equity stake in AMS Automotive, Inc., a niche distributor of automotive clutch kits, brakes and batteries.
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PresidentDci Marketing Jan 2006 - Feb 2011Greater Milwaukee AreaIn January 2006, I joined my third IMI plc platform business, IMI Merchandising, as President of DCI Marketing. DCIM, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a full service, front end focused marketing company that is proud to call Hyundai Motors America, General Motors, Harley-Davidson, Subaru of America, Dell, Fisher Price, Nike, Microsoft, Sears, Nissan, Leap Frog and ATT among their established clients. Over the last five years DCIM has averaged $85M in annual revenue, has delivered gross margins in excess of 35%, ROS in excess of 7% (and as high as 11% in 2010), and delivered excellent cash management performance throughout my tenure. I had full P/L responsibility for DCIM from 2006 through February 2011. Throughout my 15 years with IMI, I had a good track record of achieving our financial performance expectations, and had proven to be an extremely successful commercial leader especially with our largest global accounts and vendors. I have a natural talent for building relationships and influencing key clients. In addition to these strong external relationships I had forged excellent employee relationships and led my teams and businesses from the front. I have been an open, honest, positive, passionate, direct and results driven business leader. I have been a great coach for many of our younger managers, many of whom benefitted significantly from my guidance and mentorship. I demonstrated resilience and total commitment to the Company and can always be relied upon to drive for the right result. After a highly successful career with IMI I decided to leave the Company to pursue other commercial and entrepreneurial opportunities and whilst IMI were sad to see me go they respected my decision to seek fresh challenges outside of the Group. -
Executive Vice President Of SalesNorgren Jul 2002 - Dec 2005Greater Denver AreaIn July of 2002, I joined the Norgren business (another IMI plc platform business) as VP of Sales where I reported to the Norgren Group President. I was accountable for all sales leadership in the America’s and all sector sales on a global basis. Those critical sector sales teams covered the following sectors, each of which were significant value streams for Norgren and IMI: class eight truck OEM’s and tier one suppliers; the semiconductor industry; the medical industry; and the print, packaging, paper and pet bottling industries. I also had line management responsibility, with full P&L accountability, for a very profitable manufacturing and sales operation in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In total, I was responsible for over $410M of Norgren’s sales. -
Chief Commercial OfficerCornelius Mar 1997 - Jun 2002Anoka, MnI joined Cornelius (an IMI plc platform business) in March 1997 via the acquisition of Wilshire Corporation where I was an equity owner and our EVP of Sales and Marketing. I worked for Cornelius through June 2002 and during that time I led our Coca-Cola business on a global basis and the ICEE account (Dan Fachner and his Leadership Team). I served on the Cornelius global operating board, and reported directly to the Cornelius Group President, Rick Barkley. I was directly responsible for over $200M of Cornelius’ sales. I also assisted with key national accounts including McDonald's, Burger King, YUM!, Hardee's, plus many others. I also worked closely with The Coca-Cola Company's USA Fountain and International Engineering, Marketing and Supply Chain business leaders.
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Co-Owner & Evp Sales And MarketingWilshire Corporation Jul 1991 - Mar 1997I was one of four operating partners who purchased Alco Dispensing Systems from Alco Standard Corporation which became Wilshire Corporation. I spent a great deal of my time building an international business in key growth markets like China, India, and Mexico. I also focused on McDonald's and Burger King both at their US headquarters and on an international basis. I drove our sales from $45M when we acquired the business in June of 1991 to over $68M when we sold the business to IMI Cornelius in July 1997.
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Vice President And General ManagerAlco Dispensing Systems Sep 1979 - Jun 1991I joined Alco Dispensing Systems (shortly after Alco Standard Corporation in Valley Forge, PA acquired this business from Eaton Corporation and it became one of the Alco Foodservice Equipment Companies) in September of 1979 in their Carol Stream, Illinois headquarters as a Regional Sales Manager. I was promoted to National Accounts Manager, then Vice President of Sales and Marketing, and then Vice President and General Manager. This business designed, manufactured, marketed, sold, installed and service post mix carbonated soft drink dispensers, juice dispensers, draft beer dispensing systems, and ice makers and dispensers. Our brands included Dole, Selmix, K-Way, and Reynolds. Our customers included The Coca-Cola Company, The Pepsi-Cola Company, McDonald's, Burger King, and many other quick serve restaurants, convenience stores, and many other outlets that sold soft drinks. The senior leaders that I worked with and for included Bruce Morgan, Gerald Veino, Paul Williams, Hank Schmitz, and Bob Janis. In July of 1991, I along with Bill and Dave May and Dave Noble participated in a management buy out of this business which became Wilshire Corporation.
Joe Asfour Education Details
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Communication, General
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