LoneStar Group is a PE owned global manufacturer and supplier of high performance fasteners, sealing, precision engineered components and pipeline packages to a range of industrial markets including Oil & Gas & Renewables.

Works with individuals and small and mid-size companies to discover dynamic growth through the principles of servant leadership. Provides motivational speaking, private and team coaching, sales strategy, organizational effectiveness and interim CEO/COO assignments. Performing research and developing thought leadership for post-Covid emerging trends. Manages remote teams.■ As Executive Advisor to the CEO of Superfication Enterprises, offering cloud-based transformative solutions to business challenges.■ Key participant in the design, critique and facilitation of online webinars supporting a shift to a remote office environment.■ Develops fresh go-to-market strategies of comprehensive consulting portfolio.■ Creating and implementing strategy for new group practice of licensed professional counselors.

Reported to the CEO; responsible for global business that contributed 75% of Newpark Resources’ total revenue. Oversaw more than 2,000 employees in 25 countries. Direct reports included President of EMEA/APAC based in Rome, President of NAM, Vice President of Operations LATAM based in Rio, Vice President of Supply Chain, Senior Vice President of Technology, Vice President of Global Strategic Accounts, Vice President of Stimulation Chemicals Product Line and Vice President of Completion Fluids Product Line.■ Executed long-term strategy with development and commercialization of new technology. ■ Resulting work in Deepwater Gulf of Mexico with an International Oil Company (IOC) was a milestone for the company. ■ Drove significant change in division through introduction of a matrix structure that drove efficiency, improved communication and created operational best practices. ■ Introduced two additional product lines (Completion Fluids and Stimulation Chemicals), which included key hires in product line management, laboratory, supply chain and sales. ■ Implemented global sales program focusing on IOCs and National Oil Companies (NOC), resulting in an increase from 25% to 33% revenue from premier customers over an 18-month period. ■ Consistently outperformed the broader market beating the Oil Service Sector index by 26% during tenure.■ Participated in multiple Investor Conferences (New York, Orlando, San Francisco), both individually and with either CFO or CEO; participated in quarterly investor calls, both Q&A and narrative; provided regular Board updates and served on the Benefits Committee and IT Steering Committee.

Recruited to newly created role; reported to Global Fluids Division President.■ Unified a siloed organization consisting of multiple, largely independent business units. ■ Quickly established a new operating review for business units with regular, consistent business reviews driving consistent goals, messaging, financial performance, new product focus and best practices. ■ Transformed business into a cohesive market leader increasing domestic market share, consistent new product development and entry into deepwater Gulf of Mexico.■ Secured Board approval for capital expansion program supporting long-term vision.■ Provided efficient but compassionate leadership through the 2015 – 2016 downturn. ■ Continued to drive operational excellence and combined several business units, resulting in moving from fourth- to second-largest drilling fluids company by rig count and increasing market share in the U.S.

Responsible for a global P&L of $1.1 billion and 4,500 employees.■ Re-energized the growth culture of an established product line, generating one of the highest operating profit contributions to the company from any single product line. ■ Developed, communicated and fulfilled strategic vision based on profitable expansion of segmented market offerings, acceleration of new technology and dedication to operational excellence (safety, quality and training).

Recruited as the first individual for this role, reporting to Group Vice President in Rig Solutions Division.■ Provided vision, leadership and strategic direction for new markets, including organizational effectiveness issues and acquisition strategy for the FPSO market.■ Led the global marketing function of developing value propositions, trade show participation, advertisement strategy and divisional operator strategy.

Full P&L and operational responsibility over business unit manufacturing drilling motors and generators with 450 employees.■ Led culture turnaround of ailing business unit; initiated a plan based on people, plant and profitability. ■ Initiated product cost-reduction programs yielding more than $3 million in annual savings.■ Implemented the 5S Program with dramatic results – empowered workforce to recommend changes in manufacturing process resulting in 27% increased throughput. ■ Instigated the use of metrics and measures of productivity in both plant and offices.

Managed corporate relationship with three large strategic accounts. ■ Created and delivered high-level strategic presentations, driving alignment and creating opportunities with clients while internally being an influencer and advocate for the Divisional Presidents.■ Recognized by peers as pioneer of new Strategic Account Management program.

General Manager, PCE, Dorset, UK, 2004 – 2005Strategic Account Manager, Houston, TX, 2000 – 2004Marketing Manager, Houston, TX, 1999 – 2000Senior Sales Engineer, Houston, TX, 1997 – 1999