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Zionsville, IN, US

Indianapolis, IN, US

Indianapolis, IN, US

Core BTS is an information technology solution provider and value-added reseller focused on customer-centric software, technology and related IT infrastructure and technology services to corporate and public sector clients. Core BTS solves complex business needs across networking, collaboration, security and data center infrastructure. With 16 offices.

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

Lids Sports Group (“Lids”) is a $650+ million international retailer of licensed and branded headwear and sports apparel and novelties with over 8,000 employees, 1,100+ brick-and-mortar stores and several websites. The business was a division of publicly traded Genesco Corporation (GCO) until it was sold to private equity firm Ames Watson in February 2019..

Indianapolis, Indiana, US

• Held a key leadership role in the business. Partnered with the Lids CEO and executive leadership of parent company Genesco on many strategic initiatives to transform the Lids business and ultimately sell the business.
• Finance – Led the restructuring of the finance department upon arrival at Lids. This included implementing several new policies and procedures to improve financial controls, financial reporting, financial planning and.
• Operations – Responsible for the information technology, human resources, loss prevention, distribution center and real estate departments which included over 400 employees. Led the development and execution of.
• Restructuring – Led several internal restructuring projects to enhance efficiency and address specific business needs in a changing retail landscape.
• Business Sales – Led two major business sale processes including the sale of a $140+ million division in January 2016 and the balance of the business in February 2019. This included working with investment bankers to.

Zionsville, IN, US

• Just Marketing, Inc. (“JMI”) was a $50+ million motorsports marketing agency that connected the key properties (racing teams, leagues and tracks) in the major motor racing series (Formula 1, NASCAR, IndyCar and NHRA).
• Leadership – Played a key leadership role in the business. Partnered with the CEO and private equity investors to implement several initiatives to significantly enhance the profitability of the business resulting in a.
• Financial Department Development and Management – Led the overhaul of the finance and administrative functions (human resources, information technology, facilities management, procurement, legal and pricing) including.
• Business Sale – Led the process of selling the business including preparing the selling documents, preparing materials for management presentations, representing the company throughout the due diligence process and.
• Financial Planning and Analysis – Implemented a robust budgeting and forecasting process to establish key benchmarks for the company to measure against.
• Staff Development – Mentored several employees both within and outside of the finance and administration departments.

• Bell Industries, Inc. (“Bell”) was a $200+ million diversified publicly-traded corporation with three operating divisions: Technology Solutions, a provider of a comprehensive portfolio of customizable and scalable.
• Finance Department Development and Management – Migrated corporate finance functions from Los Angeles as Bell moved its corporate headquarters to Indianapolis. Managed a team of 30 employees.
• Controllership – Led implementation of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements throughout Bell divisions.
• Acquisitions & Divestitures – Completed acquisition of SkyTel (~$90 million in revenue) in January 2007. Evaluated and negotiated potential divestiture transactions. Significantly involved in the integration of SkyTel.
• Financial Planning & Analysis – Developed and implemented financial planning and analysis processes including strategic planning, annual operating planning, monthly business reviews and forecasting processes.
• Treasury – Developed detailed cash planning and forecasting processes and implemented companywide cash management processes. Worked closely with asset-based lender. Responsible for tax planning and compliance and risk.

New Britain, CT, US

• The Stanley Works was a $4 billion worldwide manufacturer and marketer of tools, hardware and specialty hardware products for home improvement, consumer, industrial and professional use. The Systems Integration (“SI”).
• Business Integration – Significant role in the integration of ISR Solutions into SI.
• Financial Planning and Analysis – Annual budget, monthly and quarterly forecasts and variance analysis.
• Acquisitions – Evaluated several acquisition opportunities and closed on a $10 million revenue company.
• Controllership – Managed two accounting teams and ensured compliance with company policies and procedures including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Financial Systems – Operated on multiple computer systems, migrated and integrated certain systems and prepared for move to SAP in late 2006.

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• ISR Solutions (“ISR”) was a $40+ million integrator of sophisticated physical security solutions with twelve offices located throughout the United States. ISR performed the engineering, installation and maintenance of.
• Board of Directors/Investor Relations – Worked closely with Board and investors.
• Acquisition/Divestiture – Completed acquisition of $10 million revenue company and played key role in the sale of ISR Solutions to The Stanley Works.
• Operations – Seven Regional VPs with P&L responsibility were direct reports.
• Finance Department Development and Management – Managed staff of ten, finance area was in disarray upon arrival and oversaw major talent upgrade and turnaround.
• Financing – Raised both bank and equity financing.

• U.S. Office Products (“USOP”) was a $2.5 billion multi-national supplier of office products and business services to corporate customers with operations in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the.
• Capital Structure/Transactions – Public stock and debt offerings, syndicated bank debt transactions, private equity sales, strategic restructuring of USOP.
• Acquisitions, Divestitures and Valuations – Over 200 acquisitions and over 20 divestitures.
• Finance Department Development and Management – Over 600 employees in worldwide finance organization.
• Treasury - Cash management, investor relations, taxes and risk management.
• Systems Implementations – JD Edwards, Hyperion, Clarus and Trinity (internally developed system).

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Managed client engagements ranging from specialized agreed upon procedures and due diligence reviews to audits in accordance with GAAP. Experienced with FASB pronouncements and SEC reporting requirements including Registration Statements on Forms S-1, S-3, S-4 and S-8 and report filings on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. Client were in a various industries.