Pexco Aerospace is a World leader in manufacturing high-quality polymer parts for the aerospace industry.* Fostered a winning team mindset aligned with the company vision, revamped recruitment strategies to attract top talent, and promoted the internal advancement of 15 managers, highlighting a commitment to professional growth.* Redesigned and implemented comprehensive leadership/employee development plans.* Enhanced value creation with a strategic emphasis on value-based pricing and ongoing process optimization.* Elevated employee engagement, with 2/3 endorsing Pexco to family and friends.* Transformed the AirShield concept over two years into a state-of-the-art air management system into the final FAA STC.

Shield Restraint Systems is a World leader in the Specialty Automotive Vehicle and Child restraint business.* Guided the operating unit towards successful IATF 16949-2016 certification.* Led entire leadership pipeline creation by strategically redesigning and instituting individual development plans.* Directed value-based pricing within the commercially sensitive vehicle OEM and aftermarket segments.

Shield Restraint Systems is a World leader in the Specialty Automotive Vehicle and Child restraint business.* Led a significant uplift in revenue and EBITDA through the 2022 fiscal year by leading efforts to obtain letters of intent.* Promoted to the role of President within nine months.

L.O.F., Inc. is a privately held corporation that has become one of the largest e-commerce retailers/wholesalers of automotive aftermarket accessories in the nation.* Transitioned from a negative EBITDA in 2013 to surpass $2M by 2018 by spearheading a financial turnaround.* Added to a 3% margin percentage increase and a consistent 5% monthly rise in contribution margin by inaugurating the CNC/Thermoforming division in 2018.* Pushed gross profit margins from 42% for domestic products to an impressive 78% for private branded items across platforms like Amazon, Walmart.com, and eBay.* Cultivated the Red Hound Auto brand in 2012, leveraging intricate tool development strategies that fortified eCommerce.* Enhanced Red Hound Auto's brand profitability, downsizing the vendor list from 21 in 2013 to a focused 11 in 2019 by redefining Asian vendor relationships.* Achieved a 38% reduction in outbound freight expenses by innovating packaging automation and shrinking per-shipment dimensions by optimizing shipping costs.

IMMI is a world leader in the design, testing and manufacture of advanced safety systems for the juvenile, truck and outdoor business; the rapidly growing firm recently opened offices in China, Mexico England and Kansas. * Achieved a 20% revenue increase by strategically implementing two consecutive rounds of price increments in 2010 and 2011 and spearheading initiatives that boosted the performance of the North American juvenile restraint product segment.* Established IMMI as the preferred supplier for elite car seat OEMs, including brands like Orbit Baby, Baby Trend, Chicco, Britax, Kids Embrace, and UPPABaby, expanding market share and profitability by targeting the boutique car seat industry.* Adapted the dynamic online-driven car seat market, integrating products into premium platforms and forging enduring long-term business relationships..* Directed operations to a 20% cost reduction for the child division by initiating a joint venture in Wuxi, China.

Penda was the largest plastic thermoforming company in the automotive aftermarket business; in 2013 it merged with Fabri-Form to become PendaForm. * Recruited by Penda to assume responsibility for their nationwide General Motors Accessory Distributor Installer (ADI) network; quickly strengthen relationships with the 40 national ADI locations. * Developed and implemented a bedliner sales strategy that achieved a 33% growth in penetration.

Blacksmith was an ISO 9001-2000 certified distributor of automotive aftermarket accessories; it was acquired by Keystone Automotive in 2005.* Key member of the final negotiating team to close the Blacksmith sale to Keystone for an industry record multiple; selected to the team based on leading Blacksmith to 1100% revenue growth in nine years.* Directed the increase in sales and value of Blacksmith by managing a lean staff of 32 inside and 4 outside employees and maintained high touch contact and management of top customer VIPs and influencers. * Created a Blacksmith University comprehensive inside and outside sales training curriculum that helped improve gross margin dollars by 44%.

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is the largest warehouse distributor of aftermarket automotive equipment and accessories in North America with over 50 locations served by a fleet of 350 trucks. * Assigned to act as key point man to integrate Blacksmith into Keystone and work as product expert for trade shows, speaking engagements, and VIP customer incentive trips.