Piana Technology develops high performance fiber-based technologies that push common materials and systems toward a sustainable circular economy. With over 440 years of experience, Piana is a family-owned business at the forefront of innovation in the textile and smart fiber tech industries.

MFI is a top-tier North American contract manufacturer operating in El Paso, TX, with production facilities in Mexico, producing premium textile products in the bedding, home furnishings, medical, industrial, and automotive markets.

BekaertDeslee is a multinational developer and manufacturer of woven and knitted mattress textiles with headquarters in Belgium and production units in 15 countries. The Solutions division produces ready-made sewn products including mattress covers, mattress protectors and pillow encasements.• Led all commercial activity for U.S. Solutions Division achieving year-over-year market share growth and highest revenue, profitability and market share in division history in 2019• Redesigned and implemented sales growth strategy focused on refining the customer base, adding strategic new accounts, and shifting product mix, resulting in 20% ASP growth and 305% revenue growth over four years • Managed a team of sales, marketing, customer service and product development professionals to execute multi-faceted sales strategy; identified opportunities to align team strengths with redeveloped sales tactics and motivated to more efficiently collaborate on target goals. • Forecasted and oversaw division’s annual commercial budgets by analyzing and anticipating present and future divisional business goals and industry trends to inform financial targets, reporting monthly financials to senior management in order to inform firm-wide decision-making.

• Led development of non-innerspring Specialty products including the memory foam mattress brand ComforPedic as well as Bed-In-A-Box by creating product that delivered on-brand, innovative features designed to compete in the marketplace.• Granted U.S. Patent 10,537,185 for the development of an accelerated calibration system for a smart response technology mattress.• Directed cross-functional teams including Sales, Marketing, Sourcing, Engineering and Operations through the product development stage-gate process to ensure all parties were aligned and products launched on schedule.• Successfully developed and re-launched ComforPedic in 2010, contributing to revenue growth of 325% over a 12-month period.

• Designed processes and standard practices for Specialty products to improve manufacturability and overall quality, as well as meet the demands of Sales and Marketing.• Developed product which targeted lower price points to help retailers generate sales in a down market.• Refocused production to facilities with higher demand resulting in annual savings over $300,000 and a 40% reduction in finished goods inventory. • Led all development efforts including machine design for new concept Bed-In-A-Box products aimed at selling into big box retailers as well as ecommerce sites.

• Assisted with the acquisition and integration of ComforPedic, a manufacturer of memory foam mattresses, by providing due diligence as well as developing, piloting, and implementing standardized processes for in-house production.• Supported 16 manufacturing facilities including extensive time on manufacturing floors implementing process improvements, leading product pilots, and improving overall efficiencies.• Saved over $1M for company through multiple cost savings projects.