Valued added distributor of Compressed Air and Automation Solutions, Robotic System Integration and MRO based service and support in the Mid-West.

Manage direct reports, and $425,000,000 revenue with 24% operating income. Global manufacturing platform with 26 business units / JV partnerships in multiple countries and manufacturing sites in FMCG, Medical, Industrial Goods, Government Document Security markets. Simplified business unit structure; hired / installed new management team to lead change and establish new strategic division, producing exponential sales results. Eliminated redundancy in cross-functional resources; and consolidated operations; saving millions of dollars.

Held full P&L responsibility for $160,000,000, 23% OI, strategically diversified group of businesses located in U.S., Brazil, Europe, and China, with eight core BUs comprised of nine manufacturing locations and 800 employees. Designed, engineered, and manufactured product identification graphics, including heat transfers, labels, and direct printing for apparel, sporting goods, and commercial and industrial applications. • Reorganized group through planned restructuring; reduced head count (-15%) and improved revenue per employee (+25%).• Implemented talent management and leadership development processes.

Developed growth strategy for $20,000,000 security-based business focused on design and supply of specialty holographic laminations used in state and national government programs globally and specialty corporate applications. Held full P&L responsibility. Added 1,200 basis points to OI line. Managed multiple new product innovations and technology process enhancements. Enabled ITW to maintain world-class leadership position.• Expanded beyond U.S. OEM dependency; focused on European OEM and integrator sales development, enhanced partnerships with key global system suppliers, enabled business to achieve 13% CAGR, achieved year-on-year double-digit revenue growth and income levels exceeding 30% annually.

Representative Engagement:ATC Distribution Group, Louisville, Kentucky, Part of The Riverside Company Portfolio. Automotive aftermarket parts distributor with revenues of $225,000,000. • Played role in turnaround, providing expertise in developing international operations and distribution strategies. Focused on new product development and identification of acquisition targets in Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, and Mexico.

Led worldwide development of marketing and sales programs and product development. Directed US and global staff; $5,000,000+ budget. Doubled system installations for the supermarket industry. Expanded sales tools, enhanced marketing and PR, and offered financing alternatives. Created / led cross-functional quality management team; identifying sizeable product savings and repeat servicing cost reductions.