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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Managed entire operational P&L as first COO for the IMAGINE Group. Integrated operations across 7 manufacturing and distribution sites to unify operations team around common goals, improve customer experience, and drive EBITDA growth. Led complete business transformation impacting all departments and all facilities by empowering team members at every level. - Generated $13.6M run rate cost savings, increased cash flow $7.1M, implemented Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing principles, and improved safety.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Led integration of 5 national production facilities and 500+ manufacturing team members to build leading visual communications company. Managed full operational P&L from creative and design to shipping and delivery. Focused on driving results through teams, outperforming for customers, and continuous improvement. - Reduced costs by $2M, implemented $15M capex, improved safety, and built national leadership team to create sustainable platform.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Facilitated combination of 4 family-owned businesses to achieve synergies, build processes, and enable growth. Provided strategic and financial business acumen to support local and global executive teams. - Led integration, directed $4M procurement savings, and consolidated facilities to drive profit growth.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Recruited as first head of strategy, M&A, and integration focused on Orora’s $1.5B North American business. Developed strategy for organic and M&A growth. Originated, executed, and integrated 6 acquisitions and 1 minority investment, growing business by $250M and deploying $200M of capital. - Formulated and executed roll-up strategy for new portfolio company, achieved synergies, and built acquisition pipeline to drive further growth.

Chicago, Il

Advised clients on global acquisitions and divestitures in paper, plastics, and packaging industry as an M&A investment banker and consultant with significant expertise in leading complex, middle-market transactions.Successive promotions from Analyst to Managing Director.

New York, Ny

Formerly Commerce BankDirected branch operations through 24 employees to provide high quality financial service to bank customers. Generated $100M in new business by creating an innovative sales strategy. Opened 8 new bank branches as part of cross-functional task force.