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Leominster, Massachusetts, Us

EasyPak is an innovative thermoformed food packaging provider focused on sustainable solutions for healthy and natural food. EasyPak has extensive intellectual property, a history of innovation, and state-of-the-art operations at its five operating locations. Among other value-added capabilities, the company drives differentiation through its sustainable packaging products made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials. Private Equity Sponsor Graham Partners. Provide financial, IT and treasury leadership for the business.

Business consulting practice, offering hands-on strategic, financial and operations management services, including interim/fractional CFO roles and business guidance. Expertise serving in executive finance and operating roles.

Danbury, Connecticut, Us

BlueCrest (formerly DMT Solutions Global Corp) is the market leader in solutions for mail inserting, sorting, and printing solutions for the transactional and direct mail industries. The Company was carved out of Pitney Bowes and derives approximately 40% of its revenue from the sale of equipment and 60% from services, supplies, and rentals. Report to CEO and Operating Committee of Platinum Equity. Provide financial, treasury and tax leadership for this global manufacturer and aftermarket parts and service provider.

As Chembulk's CFO I led the effort to issue and list $200M in senior secured Norwegian Bonds on the Oslo Bors. This refinancing of bank debt during a market downturn provided needed capital for fleet investment. I also directed company-wide initiative to establish business metrics to drive business performance and improve company’s budgeting and forecasting process. In addition managed the global reimplementation of the organizations’ IMOS chartering and operations software and improved controls over bunker and voyage expenses by implementing ClearLynx and DA-Desk software.Responsible for Finance, Treasury, Tax and IT functions for this global mid-market shipping company based in Southport CT, with operations in Houston, Brazil, Singapore and Denmark. Sponsored by KKR and York Capital. With a fleet of 25 deep sea stainless steel compartmentalized chemical vessels (12K/14K to 32K DWT), Chembulk, through its in house global commercial platform and outsourced vessel operations, provides charter on account and spot transportation services in international shipping routes. Customer base consists of major petrochemical and industrial customers as well as local chemical and organic traders.

Tolland, Ct, Us

At Gerber Technology I led the effort to successfully sell the business for our former PE sponsors and worked with our new sponsors to set up a new debt structure. I also managed the efforts by our IT team to implement support infrastructure for new CAD and PLM SaaS software products and to improve our ERP effectiveness by outsourcing SAP applications.Responsible for Finance, Treasury, Tax, IT and Risk Management functions for this global business with 900 employees and revenues generated from over 120 countries. Gerber provides integrated software and automated equipment solutions as well as aftermarket parts and services to customers in the apparel& fashion, transportation, furniture, packaging and aerospace industries - including over 100 of the Fortune 500 companies. Based near Hartford Connecticut with operations in the US, China and Canada, Gerber Technology was acquired by American Industrial Partners in 2016 from Vector Capital/Citic Capital Partners.

Houston, Texas, Us

As Varel's Vice President and CFO, I led initiative to sell the business from our PE sponsor to Sandvik AB, a Swedish public company, for $740MM. I also gained considerable experience by leading the efforts to successfully restructure the Company's senior and mezzanine debt two times- once through an existing syndication and the second time working with Credit Suisse to establish a new creditor group. The debt restructuring resulted in significant cash savings and improved credit ratings by Standard and Poor's and Moody's. Working closely with CEO and senior management team, I worked to expand Varel's product lines and global footprint, while implementing cost savings and financial metrics; resulting in 70% sales growth and a 450bps increase in EBITDA margins. I also managed the global implementation of SAP at the Company's facilities in the US, Mexico, France, Scotland and Russia.Varel International Energy Services is a global provider of drill bits, casing accessories and completion tools to the Oil and Gas and Mining and Industrial markets. Responsible for the Financial, Treasury, IT, HR and Risk Management functions of the $370MM business with 1,300 employees that sells into over 60 countries from its operations in the US, France, Scotland, China, Mexico and Russia. Company's PE sponsor was Arcapita, Inc.

Auburn, Maine, Us

As Formed Fiber's CFO during the global financial crisis, I teamed with the CEO, PE sponsor, customers and mezzanine and senior lenders to successfully restructure the company's capital and debt structure. This included working with GM and Toyota to negotiate more favorable contracts which improved profitability. These efforts resulted in saving the company from bankruptcy filing. I also worked closely with the CEO and senior management team to develop and utilize detailed business metrics and scorecards which led to a 40% reduction in cost of quality and a 65% increase in EBITDA.FFT is a leading automotive supplier of thermoformed interior fiber components to the North American automotive market. Responsible for the Financial, Treasury, IT and Risk Management functions of the business with 900 employees. Company's private equity sponsor was Morgenthaler Partners.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Provided strategic and operational leadership for $230MM company with 1,000 employees that was the industry leader in transmission antenna, tower systems, aviation lighting and services for the broadcast and telecommunication industries. Company was also a leading provider of pipe and cable location equipment used by the construction and telecommunication industries through our Radiodetection brand.As Dielectric's President, I led the team to discontinue and sell unprofitable product lines and concentrate resources to develop and launch successful new products and services including digital locator tools and M2M monitoring services. These efforts, combined with major restructuring and cost cutting actions during a period of significant industry decline, resulted in annual savings of $10MM. Presented business strategy and business updates to SPX's Executive Committee, industry analysts and investor community.

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

SPX Corporation' s technical products group provided multiple products and services to the life sciences, building systems, utilities and telecoms, broadcast and banking industriesLed financial and strategic functions of 10 global businesses in SPX’s largest and most profitable segment. As the group's Vice President and CFO I teamed with the Group President to develop growth and acquisition strategy and worked with the divisional leaders to acquire and integrate over 15 global businesses ranging from $5MM to $230MM in annual revenue. These acquisitions, along with organic growth, market expansion and product introductions, helped the group's revenue to quadruple from $300MM to $1.2B and operating income to increase seven-fold from $30MM (10%ROS) to $210MM (18%ROS). I was also in charge of the group's efforts leading to the successful IPO of group division Inrange Technologies which included teaming with senior corporate management, auditors and legal counsel to prepare and file registration statements.

Evansville, In, Us

Divisional finance lead for the industry's major provider of high power antenna and transmission products for the TV and radio broadcast industries.Led acquisition due diligence and integration efforts for 3 successfully completed transactions.

Evansville, In, Us

Division finance leader for this major supplier of automated fare collection equipment and specialized software systems for buses and subways.Led effort to to reduce working capital levels and improve cash flow by working with the company's engineering and sales teams to improve management over its customer contracts. Results included reducing receivable levels by 70% and inventories by 45%.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Leading provider of automated toll fare collection equipment and specialized software systems and cash vault systems.Worked closely with President to sell the business to Cubic from former parent and led the effort to integrate administrative functions and combine back office operations with Cubic.

Client base comprised of a diversified group of public and private banking, manufacturing and service companies. Experience included IPO’s and leveraged buyouts. Planned and managed audit engagements and special work.

Mba Program, Finance

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting