Jon Rydberg has served as Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Orchid LLC holdings since September 2012. For a portion of this time, he also served as CEO and a financier of the Retail Technology Group. For the last ten years he has been focused on the shooting sports industry where he was an executive at Smith & Wesson Holding Corp and a strategic advisor to FFLs across the U.S. At present, his holdings provide Retail POS software, Manufacturing ERP software, eCommerce applications, integrated FFL compliance software, credit card processing and FFL services delivered via the industry’s largest firearm compliance firm. Previously, Mr. Rydberg was the Chief Marketing Officer of Ticket Network, the 2nd largest online ticket marketplace in the United States. Mr. Rydberg also served as a Managing Director at Protiviti and a Group Manager at Ernst & Young LLP. In the capacity of an executive advisor, Mr. Rydberg helped numerous Fortune 500 companies build stronger supply chain and manufacturing operations through automation and process control. He is known for his expertise in ERP technology, inventory management, process automation and financial and regulatory process control. Mr. Rydberg is the author of several works dedicated to supply chain management, Sarbanes-Oxley, FFL / ATF firearm compliance and he is also the founder of the Firearm Industry Conference.
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Founder And Chief Executive OfficerOrchid Llc 2012 - PresentWest Hartford, Connecticut, UsFounder and CEO of Orchid LLC, a high-growth holding company focused on creating innovative technology, merchant credit card processing and professional services. Orchid's subsidiaries are Orchid Solutions and Orchid Advisors who have collectively served over 3,000 retail, eCommerce and manufacturing companies.Orchid Solutions provides firearm payment processing services, Point-of-Sale, and ERP integration software to improve how retailers, ranges, and manufacturers sell firearms and accessories. The firm’s business software integrates directly with Orchid eBound, an application that provides a powerful low-cost electronic Bound Book and an electronic ATF Form 4473. Orchid Advisors provides ATF, Import, and Export licensing and firearm compliance services to Federal Firearms Licensees. The firm shares its expertise with the industry through online publishing, the Firearms Industry Compliance Conference, and its online courses in the Firearms Compliance University. -
Founder And Chief Executive OfficerPearly Gates Sep 2019 - PresentFounder and owner of Pearly Gates JV, LLC, a real estate investment company that holds commercial properties in Louisville, Kentucky.
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InvestorApp Cohesion Jan 2017 - PresentOne of three initial investors and part of a six-team executive group who founded the innovative, API-driven electronic inventory exchange known as App Cohesion. Responsible for developing the functional blue print and customer integration strategy. Acquired the eCommerce platform's largest Point-of-Sale (POS) partner enabling direct inventory connectivity between manufacturer / distributor and omni-channel retail environments.
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Founder And Chief Executive OfficerGearfire Payments Aug 2018 - Jul 2020Founder, owner and CEO of Outdoor Payment Solutions (dba Gearfire Payments). Grew the payment processing customer portfolio by over 50% in two years (to 1,800 merchants) and the monthly merchant services revenue by over 300%. Mr. Rydberg divested the assets of the Gearfire Payments business in July of 2020 and subsequently formed Orchid Pay. -
Chief Executive Officer And FinancierRetail Technology Group Jun 2018 - Jul 2020A top inventor and primary credit source for the development of this software business. Co-led the acquisition of the largest dedicated Point-of-Sale (POS) and eCommerce software company in the outdoor and shooting sports industry. While CEO, led the company to its most significant growth and increase in profitability in its 30 year history, processing $1b in retail POS / eCommerce sales. Targeted the development and growth of range software technology, achieving 76% penetration rate into NSSF 5-star rated shooting ranges. Responsible for leading the integration of RTG, Gearfire eCommerce and Gearfire Payments and developing the strategy for its future online marketplace business with almost 2,000 retail customers.
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Chief Compliance OfficerSmith & Wesson May 2010 - Aug 2012Maryville, Tn, UsHired by the Board of Directors to manage a prominent DOJ / SEC matter. Transformed operations, ERP and internal controls as the CCO and VP, Internal Audit. SAP implementation executive team member. -
Chief Marketing OfficerTicket Network Sep 2009 - May 2010Increased B2C / eCommerce ticket sales to consumers by over 300% at the country's 2nd largest ticketing company, competing directly with StubHub. Established a new line of software business to manage venue ticket sales and reservations at concern halls.
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Managing DirectorProtiviti Oct 2002 - Mar 2009Menlo Park, California, UsFastest promote to MD in the professional service company's history. Co-leader of the Manufacturing, Distribution and Technology practice and co-founder of the Supply Chain consulting practice. -
Senior ManagerEy May 1999 - Oct 2002London, GbAdvisor to public company Board and C-Suite executives focused on technology, process control and supply chain management. Served various Fortune 500 entities including Raytheon and Stanley Tools, amongst others. -
Corporate Finance SpecialistUnited Technologies Corporation Oct 1998 - May 1999Farmington, Ct, UsHired into a rotational financial program focused on the operational control of Pratt & Whitney, Sikorsky Aircraft and Carrier operating units. -
Project ManagerEnsign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense May 1995 - Oct 1998
Jon Rydberg Education Details
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Bucknell UniversityMechanical Engineering -
Graduate Accounting ProgramMasters In Accounting (Partial)
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Rpi Lally School Of ManagementCorporate Finance
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Avon Old Farms SchoolHigh School
Frequently Asked Questions about Jon Rydberg
What company does Jon Rydberg work for?
Jon Rydberg works for Orchid Llc
What is Jon Rydberg's role at the current company?
Jon Rydberg's current role is CEO of Orchid Advisors.
What schools did Jon Rydberg attend?
Jon Rydberg attended Bucknell University, Graduate Accounting Program, Rpi Lally School Of Management, Avon Old Farms School.
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