Seal Beach Investments is a private consulting firm providing quidance to small and medium sized privately held companies. The firm specializes in transition planning, acquisitions and divestitures. The company also engages in residential realestate transactions.

President and CEO, leading this Dayton, Ohio based manufacturing company serving the Automobile, Machine tool and Aerospace industries with precision fabrication products and custom equipment. PECo is a leader in laser welding applications .Completed significant turnaround in 2010 and 2011 with 20 % sales growth.Lead this diversified manufacturer out of recession and restored profitability. I positioned the Company for significant growth in 2012 and a strong investor exit.

Provided Stategic and Operating direction to the management to restore growth in Sales and profit. Lead the company turnaround in 2009-2010 and regained market traction in 2011.

Served as advisory director to this investment firm that specializes in the leveraged buyouts of U.S. manufacturing companies. Served as Board member to Aspect Automation, Minneapolis, Minn. ; Van Demark Chemical, Buffalo , New York and Process Equipment Company, Tipp, City , Ohio. Provided direct operating support to these companies during the recent economic downturn enabling them to return to profitability.

Recruited to this $12 million specialty manufacturer and distributor of waxes for the industrial, cosmetic, wine, jewelry, and candle markets to provide professional management. The Company was purchased by Max Capital in May of 2001. The Company had experienced a significant decline in Sales and profits, post acquisition. Completed a successful turnaround of the business, acquired the controlling interest and completed exit in October 2007.

 General Manager reporting to the CEO of Americas’ Operations. Provided leadership in the sourcing and distribution of 300,000 parts and accessories to U.S. and international dealers and distributors. Worked directly with Automobile Dealer Council, Motorcycle dealers and Latin American Distributors. Direct reports included 10 senior managers and 35 department managers with 1500 Associates. Held full P&L responsibility for this $1.5 billion business. Developed, constructed… Show more  General Manager reporting to the CEO of Americas’ Operations. Provided leadership in the sourcing and distribution of 300,000 parts and accessories to U.S. and international dealers and distributors. Worked directly with Automobile Dealer Council, Motorcycle dealers and Latin American Distributors. Direct reports included 10 senior managers and 35 department managers with 1500 Associates. Held full P&L responsibility for this $1.5 billion business. Developed, constructed and outsourced operations of our one million square foot Parts Redistribution Center in Louden, Tennessee, reducing overall network costs. Implemented supplier direct shipments and expanded cross-dock operations to shorten parts lead-time, reduce inventory safety stock and optimize working capital. Achieved increased Sales & Profits plans for four consecutive years. Established telemarketing and Internet-based sales programs for motorcycle and export parts. Implemented Wholesale parts marketing program achieving a 20% increase in targeted product unit sales. Achieved 4% labor cost savings for three consecutive years throughout the warehouse network. Initiated Supply Chain Management system targeting logistics costs below 15% of Parts Sales. Show less

Financial Officer responsible for the management and direction of the Finance Division including finance and accounting, treasury, tax, credit, purchasing, facilities, and administration. Employing over 150 associates and an annual operating budget of $65 million  Implemented a $300 million commercial paper program that reduced costs of working capital by 5%. Established a comprehensive business planning and capital program for all American Honda units that increased efficiency… Show more Financial Officer responsible for the management and direction of the Finance Division including finance and accounting, treasury, tax, credit, purchasing, facilities, and administration. Employing over 150 associates and an annual operating budget of $65 million  Implemented a $300 million commercial paper program that reduced costs of working capital by 5%. Established a comprehensive business planning and capital program for all American Honda units that increased efficiency and lowered overall costs. Instituted a cost reduction program impacting overall expenses for four years. Executive decision-maker for the Corporate Logistics Task Force; established architecture for product supply chain, utilized Andersen Consulting to assist in benchmarking, achieved lower costs for transportation, packaging, third party services and inventory carrying expenses. Initiated U.S. cash management system to eliminate and simplify intercompany transactions. Completed a $100 million leveraged lease program for production equipment to reduce federal tax expenses. Implemented North American integrated financial reporting system to address transfer pricing and management reporting requirements. Coordinated annual audit of North American entities by KPMG and Internal Audit. Negotiated four advertising agency contracts covering more than $500 million in media and production costs. Reduced labor costs in administrative, facilities and warehousing areas through selection of third party providers. Created a strong, dedicated group of customer focused support personnel with a positive morale. Show less

Lead the leading manufacturer of Printed circuit board drilling equipment through a difficult recession and restored profitability and growth.

Conducted financial and operations audits of several diversified subsidiaries in the U.S., Europe. Also lead financial reporting function for management control and SEC.

Senior Auditor