$3.5B privately-held manufacturing company with production facilities across three continents.Full P&L accountability for a $400M division spanning six facilities, including four iron foundries and two assembly and metal fabrication plants. Led a team of 900 employees with 12 direct reports. Coordinated activities of manufacturing and sales teams through general management and sales teams, creating and executing all business strategies. Established and maintained high-level relationships with key customers at most senior levels including COO and CEO.Achievements and Contributions:-Created strategy that led to recapture of 8% national market share from import competition. -Grew and maintained excellent gross margins throughout tenure.-Initiated and oversaw the construction of a $10M Indian manufacturing plant in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, India, as well as expanding the company’s production facility in Tyler, Texas managing a $35M budget.-Built strategy to consolidate foundry manufacturing from Oakland, California to Tyler, Texas, resulting in $6M in annual savings. -Consolidated a metal fabrication operation from Corona, California to Marshfield, Missouri, $4M savings annually.-Engaged in complex, challenging negotiation of over seven labor contracts, with zero work stoppage and the transition of unions from multi-employer pension plans to individual 401(k)s.-Maintained a best-in-class Environmental Health and Safety System throughout the entire McWane Plumbing Group.-Selected to serve on the McWane Way Steering Committee which recommended Cultural Initiatives to benefit the 5000+ workforce in 2021.

Led $350M division consisted of six operating facilities, managed team of 12 senior direct reports and 900 employees. Held full financial responsibility for a consolidated division and oversaw $15M in annual capital budgets. Achievements and Contributions:-Created manufacturing strategy to outdistance offshore producers, recapturing $18M in revenue and reducing competitor’s product market share by 50% by refocusing on core lines and eliminating non- core competencies-Designed total realignment of business units within divisions, reorganizing along “markets served” lines as opposed to typical geographical arrangement.-Reduced manufacturing costs by an average of 12%.

$90M manufacturer of iron plumbing products for the commercial construction market. Oversaw all functions within the manufacturing facility. Planned and administered operating budget of $40M and capital budget of $6M. Led the build-out of a lean corporate culture, uncompromising safety program and other engagement programs using incentives, recognition, team building, longevity awards, and performance reviews. AB&I Corporate Board of Directors Board Member from 1998-2006.Achievements and Contributions:-Spearheaded sales growth from $30M to $90M over an 11-year period, contributing to 40% growth in market share and 10% increase in gross profits. -Packaged and negotiated successful sale of business to private holding company, netting ownership 50% premium over book value.-Initiated ISO/QS 9000 Certification and implemented quality processes that reduced scrapwork and rework from 12% to 3%.

Co-founded boutique mortgage bank which funded $150M in home loans annually. Led all secondary marketing, loan pricing, packaging, and sales within secondary markets. Supervised loan officers and processors. Achievements and Contributions:-Started business with initial investment of $5M from parent company, Hofmann Homes.-Packaged and sold $150M of loans annually to FNMA, FHLMC, VA, FHA.