Established a management consulting firm focused on rendering turnaround, startup and growth solutions to manufacturers, wholesalers, dealers, distributors and e-tailers in numerous business product categories. Recent engagements include:• 2016 - 2018. TriTeq Lock and Security, Elk Grove Village, IL – Manufacturer of the MicroIQ Lock. Engaged by client to grow the Contract Furniture OEM and dealer channel. http://microiqlock.com • 2015 – current. Ergo Impact, Chicago, IL – The designer and manufacturer of the LeanRite Chair. Engaged by client as a Board Advisor and to assist with product development and market launch. http://ergoimpact.com/ • 2015 – current. XMS Capital Partners, Chicago, IL - an investment banking boutique, made up largely of ex Morgan Stanley investment bankers. I work as a senior advisor in category specific distribution and logistics verticals.• 2015 - 2016. Pfeiffer AG - Zurich, Switzerland – a manufacturer and exporter of imaging, binding and laminating products. Assisting with North American launch.• 2014 – 2015 Miracle Chair Company (MCC) – London, England – MCC is the creator of the FreedMan Chair. We were engaged to build a business platform and dealer/reseller network and supply chain to serve dealers and end-consumers in the US and Canada.• 2014 – current Resourcing Revenue (R2) – Chicago, IL & London England – a joint venture with Nelson Media, R2 is a service business assisting dealers and distributors in targeted product categories with talent acquisition and business development.• 2011 – 2013 TriMega Purchasing Association (TPA) – Rosemont, IL– a member owned co-operative of 590 independent dealers selling office products, computer supplies, and office furniture. • 2008 – 2010 SmartXpress.com (SMX) - Palatine, IL – Hired by our client to create a capital light online e-tail business products reseller, and to validate end-to-end margin and cost-to-serve assumptions.

Directed enterprise-wide marketing strategy development and execution. Scope of responsibilities included channel marketing, product planning, supplier negotiations and procurement, advertising, research, marketing communications, global sourcing and e-Business. Direct reports: 9 officers; Marketing Organization: 200+ associates; Category P&L scope: $450 million to $1.6 billion.

Lead a group of 6 officers and 3 directors who drove all the corporate marketing, and advertising and all field marketing, customer service, HR, transportation and financial control. The marketing and shared services group supported the $3 billion Supply Division. Also responsible for oversight of the Azerty businesses: US ($550 million), Canada ($220 million), and Mexico ($85 million).

Concurrent with SVP position, responsible for turnaround of poorly performing acquisition that provided third party logistic fulfillment services on behalf of Azerty, LaGasse Bros., Supply Division, and non-OP fulfillment clients. Direct reports: 5 officers, 1 director; Organization: 325+ associates; P&L scope: $35 million.

Responsible for directing all marketing activities for the Supply Division including channel and consumer marketing, pricing, terms of sale, research, marketing communications, sales training, buying group negotiations, field marketing, e-Business and advertising (20 mil. pieces/year). Direct reports: 1 officer and 7 directors; Organization: 120 associates and $70 million expense budget.

Earlier UNITED STATIONERS experience included Vice President/GM (1993-1994); Regional VP (1992-1993; 1990-1991); General Manager (1987-1990). Served as Region Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, Manager Sales Training, District Sales Manager, and Account Executive (1980 to 1987). Early career included sales, purchasing, and warehouse management in the office and supply industry.From 1991-1992, served as President, OFFICE PRODUCTS NETWORK NA, a startup dealer cooperative marketing office products to large national accounts. OPNNA was subsequently acquired by Corporate Express.