Founded private equity firm to leverage first-hand experience in locating, acquiring, and turning around distressed or underperforming businesses. At the helm and responsible for the day-to- day operations, delivered positive gains in cost reductions, productivity, and revenue growth. Key efforts involved organizational development, building high-performance work teams, and engaging 500 employees to foster a commitment towards meeting and surpassing goals.Central Aluminum Company (Columbus, Ohio) – Acquired aluminum extruder, fabricator and powder coater in May 2010. Delivered positive ROI year-over-year achieving 80%+ return on investment. Divested personal ownership to other group partners in 2014. Great Day Improvements (Macedonia, Ohio) - Acquired assets of home improvement company Patio Enclosures, Inc. in 2011 and doubled revenues in three years. Organic growth was realized through implementation of new marketing initiatives and disciplines accompanied with acquisitions of Stanek Window Company, Softwall Finishing Systems, and 4 dealer/franchises. Grew company to 15th largest home improvement company in the United States. Successfully divested controlling interest in 2014. Now seeking a CEO, COO, CFO and/or a business ownership opportunity.

Progressed quickly through financial corporate staff positions gaining critical experience in all accounting, audit, treasury, and controllership functions. Deployed in 1992 to lead major industrial manufacturing groups. Restructured staffs when needed, including C-suite positions, and led acquisition and integration efforts involving dozens of companies both domestically and internationally. A key executive recognized for growing this publically held company to $1.2 billion from $66 million in revenues mainly through the acquisition and turnaround of distressed companies and other “bolt-on” opportunities, while remaining ultimately responsible for their integration and profitability.Buying and managing “troubled companies” led to crisis management opportunities such as successfully thwarting a potential SEC reporting delay due to a system failure; recovering a business lost in a catastrophic fire; difficult union negotiations including organizing and mobilizing replacement worker teams; plant relocations and shutdowns, and ultimately becoming a recognized “go-to” leader for solving serious problems for the company.

$300M Induction Heating and Melting Equipment Manufacturer.Returned $40M annual EBITDA on $4M investment in 7 years’ time.Led acquisitions in US, Japan, China, England, Belgium, Germany, Mexico, and Canada

Heavy open die forgings used in the aerospace, locomotive, and railroad industry.Two acquisitions, relocated and consolidated in Chicago.Implemented strike replacement plan for one year.

Large forged and machined fasteners used in the construction industry.Led both acquisitions and profitability

Diversified injection molders of silicone and rubber products Led two acquisitions, one divestiture and consolidated remaining business in new location in Cleveland.

Manufacturer of crankshafts and camshafts for locomotive engines.

Revived negative performing division of distressed companies by transforming $5 million annual loss operation into prosperous organization generating $10 million in positive earnings.

Responsible for developing and maintaining internal controls, providing audited and consolidated financial statements, and all aspects of the treasury management function. Also served role as a controller at a significant manufacturing division while maintaining corporate responsibilities.

Learned valuable lessons, disciplines, and analytical skills necessary as a certified public accountant.