CEO and Founder of management consulting company responsible for supporting and running both privately held and private equity sponsored portfolio companies as CEO, operating advisor, and board member. Full P&L responsibility delivering profitable growth, operational improvements, new product vitality, strategic plan development and execution, and acquisition diligence and integration.

CEO with full P&L responsibility for this $265M Platinum Equity portfolio company distributing premium tile and other hard surface floor coverings into both the residential and commercial channels. Accountable for both the Happy Floors branded residential business sold through over 6,000 independent dealers, as well as the Stone Source branded commercial business sold through 4,000 commercial contractors and 1,800 architecture and design firms. Responsible for diligence and post acquisition integration merging newly acquired Stone Source into Ceramic Technics doubling commercial revenue while delivering increased EBITDA and overall PGS enterprise value.

President with full P&L responsibility for Fluidmaster's $315M global sales including manufacturing, distribution and commercial operations in North America, Europe, Great Britain, Australia and China delivering record sales and profitability.

President with full P&L responsibility for NGP's Outdoor Power Equipment business unit, a Wind Point Partners private equity portfolio company. Responsible for four North American manufacturing plants including management of global operations in Mexico. Successfully acquired and integrated two strategic acquisitions (TSCO & GT/SILEX).

Transitioned from President and CEO to board member positioning this Blackthorne Partners, LLC private equity portfolio company for sale.

Full P&L responsibility for this market leading manufacturer of decorative fireplace doors, screens, and hearth accessories sold through specialty hearth dealers.

P&L responsibility for WESCO's Conney Safety Products business unit acquisition including ownership of strategic planning and execution driving double digit sales growth.

P&L responsibility for international operations in Australia/New Zealand and Europe as well as shared P&L accountability for US operations for this manufacturer and distributor of outdoor power equipment. Managed global staff of 100 leading global marketing, product management, strategic planning, OEM parts, and national accounts including The Home Depot.

Full P&L responsibility for this $1.2B 2,000 SKU Craftsman Lawn & Garden business unit. Developed externalization initiative launching Craftsman branded product collections into ACE Hardware stores generating incremental $100M first year revenue while sustaining expansion through core Sears and Kmart retail partners.

Responsible for developing and executing operational best practices, new reusable packaging products, and innovative material handling solutions while positioning the company for sale. Transformed company into category leader, delivering incremental $145M revenue through innovative new product introductions facilitating transaction.

Responsible for marketing, licensing, and product management developing products and strategic plans for core bicycle brands including Schwinn and Mongoose delivering double digit vitality growth through retail partners including Walmart and Target. Championed accessory business expansion through acquisitions and new product introductions with full P&L responsibility.

Managed 20-person team of product managers, engineers and project managers executing new products and programs for 10 window treatment product categories under high profile brands including Graber, Bali, and Nanik for dealer channel and retailers including The Home Depot, Lowe’s, JCPenney and online. Created and executed strategic plans delivering double digit growth.

Responsible for creating a multi-category business unit within Kohler Global Faucets comprised of decorative accessories, lighting, and service parts for faucets & fixtures with full P&L responsibility. Deveoped and launched 20 innovative new product collections expanding into both retail and commercial channels.• Increased business unit revenue by ten times.• Reduced cost positions and time-to-market by more than 50%.• Secured stocked retail programs with The Home Depot & Lowe’s.

P&L responsibility for global fixture and faucet businesses while building collaborative cross-functional teams developing and launching Kohler branded collections throughout Europe, Asia and the US.