I specialize in helping family-owned businesses navigate the unique challenges that they face in building a successful business while developing a close-knit family, particularly in the times of a generational transition or a sale. Prior to leading the USC Marshall Family Business Program, I served as President / CEO of 6 different private equity backed companies in various industries that were facing a variety of critical business challenges. What they had in common was the need to create stability in the organization, grow the top line and trim expenses to drive profitability. My approach is to build high performing Teams and use metrics that can drive change, directly impacting productivity and the bottom line. Over the past 30 years, I have built a structured approach for companies facing change, growing pains, or market stress. The method utilizes my “toolkit” of due diligence, planning, managing, reporting and team building techniques to improve operational efficiency and drive the top line. I am now focusing this experience on helping family-owned and privately held companies.My industry experience includes consumer brands, consumer products, building products, irrigation, agriculture, professional services, and even an open-wheel racing school. I have strong operational experience and have an instinctive understanding of marketing and selling through stepped distribution channels.“If it can be measured, it can be improved”.Specialties: Family Business Dynamics. General Management. Strategic and Operational Planning. Market Development. Operational Efficiencies. Expense Control. Financial Discipline. Financial Reporting Packages. Teambuilding. Successful Turnarounds. Business Coaching. CEO Coaching. Effective Communicator. Quick Study.