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Delray Beach, Fl, Us

CEO • Operating Partner • Outside Director • Private Equity Investor •

Operating Partner - Executive Chairman focused on a $500M take private transaction in the consumer products sector.

Gryphon Investors is a highly respected PE firm focused on middle market investment opportunities with $900M+ in assets under management. The firm differentiates itself with deep operational expertise integrated into all aspects of the business model from sourcing through optimizing the exit of each engagement.

Boca Raton, Fl, Us

A leading private equity firm, Sun Capital Partners has $10B of equity capital under management and is focused on leveraged buyouts that benefit from its experience and in-house operating professionals. Since its inception, SCP has managed companies with combined sales of $40B and 170K+ employees.Mentored and directed multiple CEO's. Held respective portfolio company management teams accountable for metrics that included sales, EBITDA, free cash flow, covenant performance and achievement of valuation targets.

Coral Gables, Florida, Us

Trivest is a leading provider of equity for middle market corporate acquisitions, recapitalizations and growth capital financings. Trivest has sponsored 115+ acquisitions and recapitalizations, totaling over $2B in value. Trivest investments include Aero Products, Directed Electronics, and Banana Boat. As President/CEO of Trivest Brands, tasked with managing three distressed companies in the Trivest Partners portfolio as Chairman and CEO, Corvest Promotional Products, Inc. (2003 – 2005); President and CEO, Dyno Merchandise (2002 – 2005); and President, Precious Moments, Inc. (2003 – 2005).

Sunbeam is a $2.4B leading global consumer products company sourcing, manufacturing and marketing a diverse portfolio under brand names of Sunbeam, Coleman, Oster, Powermate, Campingaz, Mr. Coffee, First Alert and Timberland. Recruited as member of Jerry Levin's turnaround team. (Post Al Dunlap)As President, Sunbeam International, developed and drove strategy that consolidated corporation into four global businesses. Held P&L control for $700M+ business operating in 30+ countries. Oversaw 2,200 employees across 5 regions (Latin America, Europe, Canada, Japan and AsiaPac), R&D, sales/distribution and 3 plants in France, Italy & Venezuela. Direct reports included 5 presidents, CFO, SVPs of sales, supply chain and HR. Reported to Chairman and CEO.

Led successful turnaround of underperforming division with severely eroded margins and outdated product line. Held global P&L control for $325M Sunbeam and Coleman Outdoor Cooking business; 900 employees in two locations. Reported directly to Chairman and CEO.

Held P&L control for $700M global wine business. Oversaw 1,200 employees and 5 wineries. Constellation Brands (formerly Canandaigua Brands Inc.) is a closely-held wine, spirits & beer company ($1.5B in revenues); 4 BUs (Table and Premium Wine, Specialty & International).

Bridgewater, Nj, Us

Held P&L responsibility for turnaround of a $300M North American sunglass business, with brands that included Ray-Ban, Liz Claiborne and Revo. The organization included 500 employees including 3 business units. B&L is a $2B eyewear and health care company.

Bridgewater, Nj, Us

Led successful team-focused turnaround and held P&L control of a franchise hearing aid company and B&L business unit with retail sales of $200M. Organization included 250 domestic franchises with 1,000 offices, multiple international distributors.

Held P&L control of $50M operation with 220 employees. ADVO, Inc. is a $700M full service direct mail database marketing company.

As Area VP, held P&L responsibility for $250M business consisting of 8 regional warehouses, a production facility and 800 employees. Prior Pepsico roles included Business Development Manager, MN (1986 – 1988); District Manager, San Francisco, CA (1984 – 1986); District Manager, El Paso, TX (1982 – 1983); and Assistant to the Regional Manager, San Francisco, CA (1982).

New Brunswick, Nj, Us