Operations Executive with experience in Organizational Development, Business Strategy & Management, Strategic Advisory & Consultative Services.With decades of executive leadership experience, Ron has worked with a wide range of emerging, growth-oriented, entrepreneurial businesses and is uniquely qualified to support companies and their organizations from a variety of viewpoints. As a Chief Operating Officer, Ron can share perspectives on optimizing and driving profitable growth. He has led Strategic Planning, Resourcing and Selection, Inventory Management & Control, Systems & Process Development and serving on several boards/advisory boards.Throughout Ron’s career, he has assumed leadership roles in developing and implementing effective systems, strategies and long-term growth plans working as an executive within the business or as an advisor/consultant to the C-Suite. Category experience includes:● Multi-Unit Retailers: King Automotive Stores, Muffler installation service centers and Auto Parts Stores; Nationwise Auto Parts stores; Restaurant Equippers, omnichannel business including warehouse stores, mail order and e-commerce ● Service businesses: SOS Video Productions, providing production services for Marketing Agencies and Corporations; Economic & Community Development Institute, a non-profit organization working with individuals requiring micro loans to open and manage a micro business● Real-estate management and development: Plaza Properties' shopping centers, apartments and condominiums ● Advisory Boards: o ROWE BOUTIQUE: A fast-growing specialized women’s clothing Boutique in Columbus, OHo AMPS: Early-Stage innovation business in the clean transportation space, centered on converting locomotives from fossil fuel to batteries o Jewish Community Center: Executive Board for non-profit organizationo Other Advisory/Consultation for SMB Executives seeking operational supportFlexible Engagement Structure: Part-Time/Freelance / Advisory

Restaurant Equippers is a true restaurant and equipment warehouse business, marketing nationally through it's catalogue, call center, e-commerce and retail stores. The company offers low warehouse prices on name brand merchandise, special buys, scratch and dent, etc. Restaurant Equippers warehouses 98% of its products and offers immediate nationwide shipping requiring a high level of distribution and inventory control management. We provide this through an efficient organization and exceptional inventory processes designed to most effectively manage our ever-changing inventory.

Plaza Properties is a development and real estate company with over $300MM in assets. Recruited to build the organization, systems, processes and manage the P & L to deliver the "Plaza Life" to our residential and commercial customers. Initiatives included building the organization and systems and processes to manage the sales, maintenance and development aspects of the business.

Assumed critical leadership role in developing and implementing effective systems, strategies and long-term growth plan for this small video communications company, including navigating dramatic industry changes and erratic market conditions. Directed all business operations, including production services, operating systems, administration, sales, project management, and finance. Client base included The Limited, Kroger, BankOne, Value City Furniture, Wendy’s, and multiple advertising/creative agencies. Managed a staff of 65, and an extensive network of freelance and contract production associates.

.Integrated and led operations following the successful merger of King Automotive with Nationwise, a fast-growing automotive parts retail chain serving the do-it-yourself market, with over 250 stores located throughout the Midwest and Southeast U.S. and generating $260+ million in annual sales. Charged with adapting King Auto’s superior distribution, inventory, store management, and information systems with Nationwise operations. Reported to the EVP & General Manager, and directed 60 employees and associates.

Progressed through successive management roles necessitated by rapid growth of this family-owned business that evolved from operating 12 muffler installation shops in Central Ohio to adding 40 auto parts retail stores across Ohio and Northern Kentucky between 1975 and 1982. Participated in development of annual business plans and profit objectives, planned capital expenditures, oversaw day-to-day operations, and steered design and installation of MIS