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Franklin Tn

Tennessee Barn Doors is the premier supplier of interior rolling rustic barn doors. We supply (and install in Middle TN) and ship throughout the USA. Our doors are classic work pieces made in USA with local sustainable Sassafrass wood.

Franklin Tn

Clients/Assignments360 INNOVATIONS Montreal, Canada, - (Business Development)360 INNOVATIONS is a software supplier to the Window & Door industry. They provide complete ERP and Order/Entry (configuration) Software. They are the only Java based system focused on the Window/Door Industry. My responsibilities are to develop the USA market for their products.• Reposition all marketing materials to have a strong message for the US marketplace• Building relationships with major big box and top ten window/door manufacturers• Developed sales process and implemented CRM solution for sales tracking.IMPROVESMART.COM Phoenix Az, - (temp CEO responsibilities)IMPROVESMART is an online shopping site for Professional Contractors that offers substantial savings to members by shipping direct from manufacturers and major distributors.• Established relationships with 20 major manufactures for direct shipment • Indentified and built a marketing and sales team • Developed partnerships with collaborative businessesWTS PARADIGM – Madison WIWTS PARADIGM provides configuration software to the window and door market.• Assisted with retail strategy and pricing discussion • GUI/Process/catalog recommendations

Software solutions for the building products industry. Applications help manufacturers, pro-dealers and DIY retailers sell by making the selection, specification and order process visual, interactive, simple and error-free. Clients include Lowe’s, Home Depot, Andersen Windows, Atrium Companies, Pella, UBC/Pro-Build, Reeb Millwork etc.• Restructured and built a complete Building Products Group focusing on the professional Building/Manufacturer and Distributor.• Designed and implemented a “Dealer Solution” for windows and doors.• Developed Partnership’s with other software providers (ERP/Accounting based products) and further expanded the dealer base

ROYAL GROUP TECHNOLOGIES 2004- 2005Director New Home Builder Program -(Columbus Ohio)A $1.7 Billion manufacturing company based in Toronto, Canada. Provides, Vinyl Siding, Roofing Decking, Railing, Pipe, to the residential building marketplace and custom rigid vinyl extrusions to window fabricators. • Designed and implemented a market plan, team and strategy for expanding sales pull through to the residential Builder.• Role model for cross selling. Breaking down the barriers which previously existed between the various divisions within the company. • Developed a single cohesive show protocol and booth for the International Builder Show.Vice President, Sales – Custom Profiles USA -(Columbus Ohio)• Provided sales management for the U.S. (Royal’s largest sales base -$450 million).• Developed US based sales office with plans for becoming Head Sales marketing base.

CRANE PLASTICS MANUFACTURING -Columbus, Ohio 1997-2003President (1999-2003)A $45 Million manufacturing division of Crane Plastics Company providing custom rigid vinyl extrusions to OEM accounts such as Andersen Windows, Pella Windows and Steelcase, Hon Industries and Herman Miller office furniture manufacturers.• Transformed a previously money losing, single sub-plant into a growing multiple plant company which had increasing positive cash flow over a 3 year period.• Negotiated and purchased a new facility in Circleville, Ohio and directed the startup, which included facility preparation, equipment purchases and hiring.• Identified a JV opportunity located in Tennessee and finalized the acquisition and integration. Grew sales by 20% in a two year time frame. • Introduced systems thinking such a Lean, 5S and 6 sigma. Achieved ISO9002 registration within 16 months. Vice President, Sales and Marketing of Crane (1997-1999)

ROYALGUARD VINYL, division of Royal Plastics Group – Woodbridge On. Canada 1988-1996President • Took a $12 Million start up business to $35 Million in 3 years. • Developed over 85% of Royals business within the United States through one and two-step roofing and siding wholesaler/ distributors.• Commensurate with the sales growth, grew organization from 40 people to over 180 along with implementation of procedures and systems leading to operational efficiencies and return to profitability in less than 12 months.• Responsible for developing business plan and justification to move the operation from Woodbridge, Ontario to Dyersburg Tennessee.

Bsc, Chemistry

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