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Hilton Head Island, Sc, Us

Marietta, Georgia, Us

Executive Advisor to the Leadership team of Belt Power.

Marietta, Georgia, Us

Marietta, Georgia, Us

Belt Power is the largest distributor and fabricator of lightweight industrial conveyor belting in the Southeast, focusing on the Food Processing Industry. Lead the successful management buyout from the retiring owner with Private Equity partners. As CEO, initially the organization was transformed from an entrepreneurial style of management to a professionally managed organization. This required an overhaul of the accounting system to provide GAAP style reporting. Lead the hiring and training of newly hired operations people in all areas, including Controller and Operations Manager positions which were key to building the professional organization. The primary focus as President is on the strategic design, operation, and improvement of all manufacturing and delivery systems for Belt Power’s products and services. During the 6 year period since acquisition, the company's EBITDA grew 75%, with Cash Flow increasing 90%. The total debt retired during the first 6 years totaled 64% of the initial debt structure. In 2012 the senior debt was consolidated and refinanced providing lower interest expenses and accelerated amortization of the term loan. An additional branch location was opened in 2010 in North Houston, TX servicing the Food Processing Industry with first year payback of start up costs. Currently operating 3 locations with 42 full time employees.

Marietta, Georgia, Us

Belt Power is the largest distributor and fabricator of lightweight industrial conveyor belting in the Southeast, focusing on the Food Processing Industry. As COO, my role is to lead the organization's Inside Sales team, Production Team and Purchasing. As COO, the company's operations were streamlined for efficiency and optimized to performance. Functional areas were improved by empowering the individuals in those roles to make decisions quicker and with ultimate company profitability as the goal. Prepared the company to be sold by it's founder and CEO while in the role of COO. Assisted in the transition from COO to CEO during the post sale period.

Middleton, Wisconsin, Us

President

Fenner Dunlop Americas manufactures conveyor belting for all industries. My role as VP of sales involved complete responsibility for the lightweight market segment, material handling, baggage handling, distribution centers, food processing and all lightweight industries. During my employ, the two brands of Scandura and Georgia Duck were rationalized into the newly created single brand Fenner Dunlop Americas Lightweight. All manufacturing was consolidated and brands combined. The distribution channel was combined to offer one single brand to the same markets. Sales grew consistently and profit expectations were achieved every year.

Earth City, Missouri, Us

Beltservice Corporation is an International Conveyor belting fabricator and distributor selling to distributors and OEM customers. As Branch Manager I was responsible for total P&L responsibility for the business operation serving the Southeast US and Puerto Rico. Sales and profits consistently met or exceeded budgeted expectations.

Bs, Business

College Preparatory

College Preparatory