Here is a brief bullet point outline of my accomplishments, skill set, and experience:

Over 25 years management experience
• 20 years in executive management as President, Executive Vice President, Vice President and COO
• 10 - 15 years in manufacturing, operations, and engineering
• 10 - 15 years in sales, marketing, business development and product development
• "Hands on" experience from the first line to the executive level

Experience with multiple successful restructurings/turnarounds
• Able to confront issues and make tough choices
• Product line exits and rationalization
• Contact renegotiation
• Staff reduction planning and implementation
• Substantial debt reduction activities
• Experience in "work out"
• Experience in C-11
• "Go Forward" planning and execution

20 years with private equity owners

• Brookside International
• J. E. Lineberger Company
• IPO experience
• Member of due diligence teams

Experience in Business Development

• New product introductions
• Started “green field” plant in Mexico
  
• Moved two (2) companies into Europe including
  • Finding/setting up rep organization
  • Product distribution system
  • Evaluated product line acquisitions/J.V.
• Significant long term growth rates (15% plus per year over 5 years)
• New product development and introduction
• Developed growth in a turnaround/restructuring environment

Organizational Strategy and Development
• 20 years experience in leadership positions
• 20 years experience making difficult executive level decisions concerning managerial performance
• Choosing, recognizing, and growing talent
• Team development and growth
• Performed in turnaround and start up environment

Experience with startup companies