Founded 5 member interim CXO level leadership business that: Plugs management holes for companies sized $5 to $100 millionLeads valuation improvement for lower-middle market companies headed towards liquidity or succession event Crafts and implements growth strategies driving business sales and growth guided by metricsTrained facilitator for Strategy In a BoxSM strategic growth planning processRecent Engagements:$9 Million business unit recently acquired by… Show more Founded 5 member interim CXO level leadership business that: Plugs management holes for companies sized $5 to $100 millionLeads valuation improvement for lower-middle market companies headed towards liquidity or succession event Crafts and implements growth strategies driving business sales and growth guided by metricsTrained facilitator for Strategy In a BoxSM strategic growth planning processRecent Engagements:$9 Million business unit recently acquired by International public companyInterim CFO selected to raise money for aggressive expansion of physical plant while standing on own balance sheet Secured $5 million in term loans and line of credit from local bank with appetite for comfortable terms and lowest possible costs $20 Million Custom ManufacturerInterim CFO selected to address liquidity and capital cost and profitability issuesLed financial team to master thirteen week cash flow forecasts supporting asset based borrowingCoached $1 million in cost savingsCleaned up bank borrowing base report and client understanding of itWon a one year extension for $4 million senior debt Engaged Investment Bank – selected best fit strategic investor offering partnershipNegotiated $3 million mezzanine commitment to support rapid growth exiting current recession Show less

Prepare cash flow forecasting for rapidly growing start-upDefine funding requirements and source debt and equity as neededAnalyze financials and develop project and financial accountingLead strategic planning and implementationAssisted owners in selling this business

Drive monthly closings to get maximum benefit from current insights into businessProvide financial support for aggressive growth strategy based on company's unique strengthsCoach financial team to greater understanding and swift responseAdvise ownership and senior management regarding best practicesAssisted the family in successfully selling the business

Custom plastic tubing and profile extrusion manufacturer owned by Private Equity firm Chase Franklin Corp. Followed owner into business as President & CEO/CFO. Led marketing and sales, plant operations, finance, logistics and administrative functions. Member of board of directors. Organized, developed and presented quarterly reviews to Board of Directors. Wrote quarterly to all investors. • Profitable throughout my tenure with record earnings in several years and return on net… Show more Custom plastic tubing and profile extrusion manufacturer owned by Private Equity firm Chase Franklin Corp. Followed owner into business as President & CEO/CFO. Led marketing and sales, plant operations, finance, logistics and administrative functions. Member of board of directors. Organized, developed and presented quarterly reviews to Board of Directors. Wrote quarterly to all investors. • Profitable throughout my tenure with record earnings in several years and return on net assets averaging 25% (pre-tax).• Broadened customer base of key accounts from 25 to 63 reducing dependence on a few large, historical accounts.• Improved product capability by introducing new materials and larger scale equipment, and developed expertise for larger products.• Transformed business to internet lead acquisition and brand promotion moving company from regional custom extrusion provider to highly visible North American plastic tubing expert emphasizing higher value products.• Achieved quality registration, ISO 9001:2000 in spring 2007• Paid off all acquisition debt within four years. Show less

Company now trades as Mauser International Plastics Packaging. Facilitated Private Equity Firm Vestar Capital Partners acquisition of Smurfit's plastics division. Responsibilities included integrating the $150 million industrial plastic packaging product lines of three acquired companies. • Eliminated 40% of finished goods sku’s with no loss of volume after merging three businesses.• Standardized product offering across North America gaining interchangeability of product sourced… Show more Company now trades as Mauser International Plastics Packaging. Facilitated Private Equity Firm Vestar Capital Partners acquisition of Smurfit's plastics division. Responsibilities included integrating the $150 million industrial plastic packaging product lines of three acquired companies. • Eliminated 40% of finished goods sku’s with no loss of volume after merging three businesses.• Standardized product offering across North America gaining interchangeability of product sourced from three former competitors - $200,000 freight savings and improved operational efficiency.• Melded promotional efforts of three acquisitions by developing consistent product literature, a new product selector guide and technical bulletins.• Empowered sales management with simple price guidelines that would improve the likelihood of getting paid well for special features and consistently price product within the sales region.• Streamlined new product process enabling simultaneous development of multiple products (36 in 1999). Reduced planned head count for product management function by three saving $.5 million. Show less

Managed a $20 million business with direct reports from Sales, Production and Finance and Quality.• Led this thermoplastic blow molding manufacturer to a record $2 million in earnings by selling out capacity and improving mix to higher value products.• Responded to major customer need by creating, designing and introducing new high performance industrial packaging product generating $1 million in sales in 1999.• Created strategic alliance for new product category generating $.5… Show more Managed a $20 million business with direct reports from Sales, Production and Finance and Quality.• Led this thermoplastic blow molding manufacturer to a record $2 million in earnings by selling out capacity and improving mix to higher value products.• Responded to major customer need by creating, designing and introducing new high performance industrial packaging product generating $1 million in sales in 1999.• Created strategic alliance for new product category generating $.5 million in sales.• Rebuilt sales force adding $2 million in our highest margin product line.• Initiated and led ISO 9002 registration effort.• Guided business through ownership change coordinating reorganization into centralized structure while maintaining productivity and customer satisfaction. Show less

Recruited to $3 billion global leader in pressure sensitive labels and office products.Soabar Systems Group - Philadelphia, PA • Led cross-functional team for $100 million machine, software and consumable pull-through business through strategic refocusing on software driven electronic products.• Championed product driven strategy to take our products, skills and services into new vertical… Show more Recruited to $3 billion global leader in pressure sensitive labels and office products.Soabar Systems Group - Philadelphia, PA • Led cross-functional team for $100 million machine, software and consumable pull-through business through strategic refocusing on software driven electronic products.• Championed product driven strategy to take our products, skills and services into new vertical markets.• Flattened and streamlined Engineering, Service, Parts Distribution, Production and Marketing functions for greater effectiveness and over $2 million in savings. • Recruited and upgraded new market managers and directed their promotion of existing products and development of new products. Show less

Led Heisler Compounding, a make-to-order custom mixing business in Wilmington, Deleware. Direct reports from Sales, Manufacturing operations, Finance and Administration.• Guided plastics compounding business through ownership change by friendly LBO in Q4 1986.• Negotiated two, three year labor agreements. Achieved $900M profit improvement through 25% staff reduction and aggressive pricing. • Improved cash position by decreasing working capital $800M with attention to inventory… Show more Led Heisler Compounding, a make-to-order custom mixing business in Wilmington, Deleware. Direct reports from Sales, Manufacturing operations, Finance and Administration.• Guided plastics compounding business through ownership change by friendly LBO in Q4 1986.• Negotiated two, three year labor agreements. Achieved $900M profit improvement through 25% staff reduction and aggressive pricing. • Improved cash position by decreasing working capital $800M with attention to inventory, accounts receivable and accounts payable.• Reorganized sales and focused on new markets increasing major accounts from 10 to 19. • Marketed and sold this business when it no longer fit the strategic interests of Smurfit. Show less

Managed commercial and investment bank relationships. Prepared rating agency presentations. Orchestrated cash collection, investment, short term borrowings, debt repayment and monitored debt covenants. Recruited and trained financial personnel.Directed annual operating budgets, capital budgets and 5 year strategic plan for multiple locations.IT project manager for settlements system. Recruited and hired team. Installed and implemented system for wood logistics in Florida, Georgia… Show more Managed commercial and investment bank relationships. Prepared rating agency presentations. Orchestrated cash collection, investment, short term borrowings, debt repayment and monitored debt covenants. Recruited and trained financial personnel.Directed annual operating budgets, capital budgets and 5 year strategic plan for multiple locations.IT project manager for settlements system. Recruited and hired team. Installed and implemented system for wood logistics in Florida, Georgia and Alabama.Plant Controller for Heisler Compounding and Wilmington Blow Molding operation. Managed accounting and administrative staff. Closed monthly financial books for two facilities. Prepared operating budgets and capital proposals. Show less