Full P&L responsibility for store fixture and display business, owned by private equity. Positioned company for sale to larger private equity investor, consummated in July 2015.

Chief Staff Officer of the Marketing at Retail industry's global association. Based in Chicago, Illinois.

Group Executive with full P&L responsibility and operating accountability for near $800 million global group (sector) with manufacturing and distribution operations in North America, Europe and Asia (22 manufacturing plants, 5 distribution centers). Products are sold via direct sales force, business-to-business to major retailers, quick service restaurant chains and foodservice operations. Products range from retail store fixtures, displays and shopping carts to commercial refrigeration, foodservice equipment and more.

Full P&L responsibility and operating accountability for $800 million global group (sector) with manufacturingand distribution operations in North America, Europe and Asia (22 manufacturing plants, 5 distribution centers).Products are sold via direct sales force, business-to-business to major retailers, quick service restaurant chains andfoodservice operations. Report to President, The Marmon Group LLC. Industries include the following: STORE FIXTURES AND DISPLAYS (LA Darling, Streater, Thorco, SOS, Eden, Sloane, Leader) $550 million SHOPPING CARTS (Unarco) $65 million FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT (Prince Castle, Silver King Refrigeration, Catequip, Catserv) $120 million RETAIL PRODUCTS (Wells Lamont, AML) $100 million · International Business Development o Acquisitions in China, Europe and North America o Greenfield operations in China, Europe and North America o Market Expansion · Operational Excellence: Advanced a culture based on focus, simplicity, execution, and innovation. Executive Relationship Management

P&L responsibility for $55 million manufacturer of store fixtures, as well as the $60 million in acquired operatingunits. These businesses were acquired by Marmon in 1990. · Business Results: Consistently generated high profits with ROI at 30.7% in 2000. · Acquisitions: Successfully negotiated acquisition of domestic and Canadian subsidiaries. · Greenfield: Led three successful new plant startups, including a Mexico operation. · Turnaround: Directly led negotiations, purchase and restructuring of post-bankrupt shopping cart manufacturer resulting in a profitable operation in the year following acquisition. This business has become the domestic market leader and is expanding internationally.

Recruited by Ernst & Whinney client to lead implementation of new and expanded computer programs for production control and inventory costing.

P&L responsibility for $7 million wheel manufacturer. · Turnaround: Successfully negotiated leveraged buyout, including bank financing, with company turning profitable in its first year. · Expansion: Led start-up of new plant providing just-in-time, sequenced delivery of assembled automotive components to General Motors assembly plant.