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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Developed information for management to evalutate the profitability of manufactured items being marketed through its distribution platform,

Joliet, Illinois, United States

Provided financial leadership including accounting, tax and reporting for senior management. Worked closely with its factoring company to maximize cash flow. Provided operational support in the management of over the road drivers and customers.

Joliet, Illinois, United States

Group of 10 companies providing sales, financing, and repair to the transportation industry and a trucking company providing inter modal, van and reefer service.

Orland Park, Illinois, United States

Operated an agency for two carriers supporting both dry van and temperature controlled asset based transportation services to customers in the US.

Laredo, Tx

Specialized trucking company providing heavy-haul and flat bed services to Canada, US and Mexico. Diverse group of capital providers including GE Capital, Wells Fargo, Navistar, Hitachi, FFCI, CCG, RTS Financial Service, and several others.

ROAD MAX, INC., University Park, IL 1996 – 2008 Owner and Chief Executive Officer•Started a trucking company in 1996 by integrating the operations of two separate entities. •As the sole owner and chief executive, responsible for all marketing, finance, safety and operations areas. •Managed to nearly double the size of the business, improve margins, acquire late model equipment, while developing a competitive organization. •By utilizing my distribution experience, developed and maintained customers with a high level of expectation for a carrier to meet time sensitive delivery requirements for businesses trying to eliminate or minimize inventory.

W. W. GRAINGER, INC., Lincolnshire, IL 1982 – 1996 Director of Finance•Began as a financial manager in the corporate office, responsible for a broad range of functions reporting to the Corporate Controller. •Moved to the primary distribution division of this company with experience in all aspects of the financial group including analysis, budgeting, reporting, systems and internal control. •After participating in a company wide reorganization of the finance area, selected as a Financial Director reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. •Participated in the integration of two distribution businesses, start-up of operations in Puerto Rico and Mexico, and moved the financial systems to a relational platform. •Developed a reputation as an individual who could move between the financial and operational areas and communicate the financial dimensions of business proposals in a non-technical, business manner.

COOPERS & LYBRAND, Chicago, IL 1973 – 1982 Audit Manager•Started as a staff level accountant and progressed to manager level in approximately five years, with last three years at manager level. •Responsible for a wide range of clients including manufacturing, oil and gas, insurance, education, and retail.