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Waukesha, Wi, Us

Pure Wine WI is an importer and distributor of wine and spirits covering the state of WI. PWW focuses on Off-Premise (retail) and On-Premise (restaurants, bars, hospitality) clients.

Fayetteville, North Carolina, Us

Breinigsville, Pennsylvania, Us

AmerTac is a privately held designer, importer and distributer of electrical accessories and lighting products serving the consumer/retail and electrical wholesale channels servicing a wide variety of clients such as The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Wal-Mart, Amazon, Menards, Costco and all of the hardware wholesale distributors and co-ops. ➥ Became CEO following years of negative sales comps and EBITDA losses. Turned company EBITDA positive in year 1.➥ Upgraded and led the sales and marketing teams. Sales grew at a 9% CAGR between 2016 and 2021➥ EBITDA grew from -$5M in 2015 to $3M in 2021. Operational improvements, reduction of costs throughout the company and measured sales growth were the drivers for this improvement.➥ Directed a change from in house distribution management to a full-service end to end 3PL resulting in $1.1M of annualized savings with improved efficiency, reduction of errors and improved systems.➥ Successfully executed operational system upgrade through precise optimization improving output, inventory forecasting, cash management, and cost reduction.➥ Delivered an upgrade of our China based sourcing, quality control and logistics team improving logistic services, cost reductions, improvements in product development/sourcing and negotiation with suppliers.

Waukesha, Wi, Us

In this role, navigated consumer partnership development and high-profile account management throughout domestic and international regions resulting in sustainable profit generation for publicly traded manufacturer of engine-powered products.➥ Showcased executive leadership, managing diverse team consisting of 20-40 sales reps, marketing specialists, and product development engineers.➥ Propelled revenue 3x more than the annual average resulting in more than $375M within 60-month timespan.➥ Headed up the organizations formal re-entry into the portable generator market, resulting in achieving 26% market share in three years with a total of $180M in revenue.➥ Introduced re-entry of engine powered pressure washers bringing in new revenue total of $38M.➥ Managed multiple sales channels internationally and in North America including big box, discount and club retailers, e-commerce, commercial / industrial / STAFDA / MRO distribution / hardware wholesale, catalogue, farm and ag, OEM, dealer and the professional electrical and HVAC wholesale distribution channels.➥ Expanded company’s international footprint by establishing distribution relationships in Latin America and APAC resulting in $8M+ of new revenue.

Sellersburg, Indiana, Us

Metal Sales is a privately held $450M building products manufacturer servicing 1 and 2 step building supply distributors, retailers, and the commercial, architectural and industrial trades throughout the Unites States. ➥ Led Metal Sales through a difficult recession that required intensive focus on all aspects of the business including investing in new products, expanding service geography, improving service levels and successfully expanding the commercial, industrial and architectural product offering which resulted in improved profit margins.➥ Despite the recession, margins increased and the bottom line improved with careful expense management and customer and product rationalization.➥ Established a new customer service guarantee, improving overall customer loyalty and improving morale.➥ Created the organizations first full scale marketing department. Added resources to allow all efforts to be done in house, improving output and ROI with the objective to expand market share and generate additional sales.

Elk Grove Village, Il, Us

Managed all aspects of sales and marketing for this $175 million domestic building product manufacturer selling predominately to independent distributors for the residential market.

Waukegan, Il, Us

Charged with managing three divisions, including Automotive, Consumer/Retail, and Contractor/Industrial trade channels (STAFDA). Directed thirty independent manufacturer representative organizations with more than 200 staff members. Delivered improvements in customer service, including establishment of training initiatives, setting clear guidelines for shipping levels, and improving customer databases. Traveled throughout Asia in search of new companies and products, while establishing and growing relationships with existing manufacturers. Led multiple manufacturing and distribution initiatives, leading to improved productivity, reduced cost, and marketing leadership. Partnered with engineering and manufacturing to improve manufacturing cost and implement improvements.

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