Skyline Systems supplies building developers with engineered metal balconies, canopies, railings, and custom architectural assemblies

OneAccord serves Pacific Northwest business owners with a values-based commitment to their goals and their legacy. Our unique service offering is made up of three specialties:1. We Build Lasting Value in OrganizationsWe evaluate the needs of the business and create a comprehensive strategy to achieve the owners’ goals. We then work in partnership with them to execute this strategy.2. We Buy BusinessesOur investment fund, Solomons Fund, is committed to acquiring high-potential companies, then building their value and preserving their legacy for the long-term.3. We Sell BusinessesWe provide expert M&A advisory services to owners seeking to sell their company, and represent them in the most important event in the life of their business.

A privately held company with 75+ employees, design and installation of lighting systems for government, commercial and industrial facilities in Washington, Oregon and Hawaii. Projects have included the field lights at Safeco Field, the Mauna Kea Observatory on the Island of Hawaii and the Everett Naval Station. PresidentLed all aspects of the company, including sales and marketing strategy, production, process improvement, personnel development and financial controls. Leading and motivating the entire workforce through 5 direct reports.Accomplishments included:• Re-directed the customer focus from commercial markets to Energy Service Companies to improve revenue growth as well as expand geographical markets. • Rebranded the company to address a more specific customer base which led to strengthening client relationships and a more cohesive marketing effort. • Hired and developed team members to improve teamwork and information flow enabling much improved financial results.• These efforts doubled revenues over a six-year period while improving profit margins.

Provided C-level management consulting services to a variety of clients, including The Moyer Foundation, Tri-State Construction and Light Doctor.Projects comprised: Quickly learn and understand the client’s current situation and develop appropriate strategies to address the client’s needs including cashflow, culture and marketing strategy. Question, evaluate and verify existing assumptions to understand symptoms versus causes.  Advise, counsel and mentor staff as my recommended strategies were employed such as a revamped accounting staff, bank renegotiation, and personnel changes. Championed the implementation of these strategies throughout the organization. Coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure maximum results.

A privately held company with 150+ employees manufacturing and distributing fire-rated glass and framing systems throughout North America.Led all areas of the company’s activities through 9 direct reports including sales and marketing, production, finance/accounting and support areas. Initiated and developed new products, new markets and new strategies for this high growth company while maintaining a strong financial condition.Accomplishments include: Doubled revenue over 4½ years while maintaining strong margins. Led the organization in successfully diversifying revenue sources from fire-rated products to include steel curtain wall and glass wall systems.  Expanded geographical markets with the establishment of a Toronto office and manufacturing facility to directly serve the Canadian marketplace. Championed and managed the development of a new 135,000 s.f. corporate headquarter building from site selection, land acquisition, building design and construction. The completion and ensuing move resulted in a much-improved corporate culture by successfully bringing together separate sales and production operations under one roof.  Successfully transitioned the organization through a generational ownership change.

A privately held company with 60+ employees, manufacturing molded rubber goods for use in bridge construction, as well as various industrial applications. Owned all functional aspects of the company, including sales and marketing strategy, production, process improvement, plant expansion, product quality, personnel development and financial controls. Led and motivated the entire team through 8 direct reports.Accomplishments included: Directed the turnaround of a company struggling to meet customer needs into a profitable market leader. Developed a new management organization bringing a cohesive, customer driven focus through ownership, accountability and teamwork. Restructured and realigned the company with the goal of increasing production efficiency and improving product quality resulting in cost savings of 17% in direct labor and 6% in manufacturing overhead while increasing revenue by 13% in the first year. Implemented a distribution strategy for product imported from Asia for markets where U.S. manufacturing was no longer competitive resulting in increased revenue, customer retention and improved profitability.

Coordinated and developed investment banking engagements with middle market businesses including capital raising, mergers and acquisitions and derivatives. Served as the primary interface between the client, the commercial bank and the investment bank. Analyzed and advised a wide variety of clients on capital structure and valuation.  Led sales and marketing presentations to commercial banking officers resulting in improved product understanding and increased awareness of investment banking opportunities. Held NASD Security Licenses Series 7, 24, and 63.

Responsible for generating revenue by developing and growing banking relationships with middle market companies headquartered in the Pacific Northwest. Duties included understanding complex financial transactions, deriving solutions and selling the proposal to the customer. Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the banking relationship including credit products, deposits, treasury management and investments.  Consistently exceeded annual goals for loan growth and account profitability. Successfully transitioned the customer portfolio through the merger from Security Pacific to Bank of America without losing a single relationship.