J. A. (Jack) Leach
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Byron Marsales, MBA
I worked on the management team alongside Jack for over four years and had an office next to his. This proximity gave me insight into his strategic thinking, collaboration, and his management skills. It took little time when he joined the company for him to start making an impact. He is a polished executive and skilled team leader that is capable of running a company. As Jack oversaw finance and operations, he demonstrated strengths in financial reporting and analysis, and he raised the sophistication and professionalism of our small company to levels well beyond our size. Moreover, Jack is a fun and intelligent person to work with to build a business.
Peter Fleming
Jack combined great insight with his substantive skill to be an invaluable resource when we were dealing with a highly distressed business condition. He was always diligent and professional. He was instrumental in our surviving a very difficult situation and can take a big chunk of the credit for saving the company and 130 jobs. I am very pleased that we hired Jack and recommend his services highly.
Byron Marsales, MBA
I worked on the management team alongside Jack for over four years and had an office next to his. This proximity gave me insight into his strategic thinking, collaboration, and his management skills. It took little time when he joined the company for him to start making an impact. He is a polished executive and skilled team leader that is capable of running a company. As Jack oversaw finance and operations, he demonstrated strengths in financial reporting and analysis, and he raised the sophistication and professionalism of our small company to levels well beyond our size. Moreover, Jack is a fun and intelligent person to work with to build a business.
Peter Fleming
Jack combined great insight with his substantive skill to be an invaluable resource when we were dealing with a highly distressed business condition. He was always diligent and professional. He was instrumental in our surviving a very difficult situation and can take a big chunk of the credit for saving the company and 130 jobs. I am very pleased that we hired Jack and recommend his services highly.
Byron Marsales, MBA
I worked on the management team alongside Jack for over four years and had an office next to his. This proximity gave me insight into his strategic thinking, collaboration, and his management skills. It took little time when he joined the company for him to start making an impact. He is a polished executive and skilled team leader that is capable of running a company. As Jack oversaw finance and operations, he demonstrated strengths in financial reporting and analysis, and he raised the sophistication and professionalism of our small company to levels well beyond our size. Moreover, Jack is a fun and intelligent person to work with to build a business.
Peter Fleming
Jack combined great insight with his substantive skill to be an invaluable resource when we were dealing with a highly distressed business condition. He was always diligent and professional. He was instrumental in our surviving a very difficult situation and can take a big chunk of the credit for saving the company and 130 jobs. I am very pleased that we hired Jack and recommend his services highly.
Byron Marsales, MBA
I worked on the management team alongside Jack for over four years and had an office next to his. This proximity gave me insight into his strategic thinking, collaboration, and his management skills. It took little time when he joined the company for him to start making an impact. He is a polished executive and skilled team leader that is capable of running a company. As Jack oversaw finance and operations, he demonstrated strengths in financial reporting and analysis, and he raised the sophistication and professionalism of our small company to levels well beyond our size. Moreover, Jack is a fun and intelligent person to work with to build a business.
Peter Fleming
Jack combined great insight with his substantive skill to be an invaluable resource when we were dealing with a highly distressed business condition. He was always diligent and professional. He was instrumental in our surviving a very difficult situation and can take a big chunk of the credit for saving the company and 130 jobs. I am very pleased that we hired Jack and recommend his services highly.
Experience
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Premier Research Labs
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Chief Financial Officer
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Dec 2021 - Aug 2022
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Harney Partners
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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CFO/COO Consultant
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Nov 2017 - Dec 2021
Responsible for providing strategic advisory to organizations in transition or experiencing complex finance and operational challenges Responsible for providing strategic advisory to organizations in transition or experiencing complex finance and operational challenges
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Previsio Group
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Greater Philadelphia Area, Austin Texas Area
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Managing Director
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Jun 1999 - Nov 2017
Private practice specializing in strategic and financial advisory services. Interim management, capital/equity raising, start-up incubation expertise, due-diligence reviews, Private practice specializing in strategic and financial advisory services. Interim management, capital/equity raising, start-up incubation expertise, due-diligence reviews,
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Smarter Security
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer & Treasurer
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Mar 2011 - Mar 2017
Privately held family of companies providing premium, physical-security and access-control solutions to commercial and government clients in the Americas. Focus on entry control, perimeter-intrusion detection, data/behavior pattern-analysis software and continuing technical support. Manufacturing partners of product lines domiciled among the U.S., U.K., and Germany. • Led company to revenue growth from $6.6MM in 2011 to $16.0MM in 2016 (19.4% CAGR) while raising Gross Margins from 30.7% to… Show more Privately held family of companies providing premium, physical-security and access-control solutions to commercial and government clients in the Americas. Focus on entry control, perimeter-intrusion detection, data/behavior pattern-analysis software and continuing technical support. Manufacturing partners of product lines domiciled among the U.S., U.K., and Germany. • Led company to revenue growth from $6.6MM in 2011 to $16.0MM in 2016 (19.4% CAGR) while raising Gross Margins from 30.7% to 44.5% by overhauling product-pricing models and sales-support processes. • Raised EBITDA level from -13.5% (loss) to 26.5% through increased Sales Revenues & Gross Margins, reduction of SG&A expenses, and effective management of foreign-currency exchange risk (USD, GBP, & CAD). • COO/CFO role of “Inside-Outside” management approach with CEO. Primarily responsible for company’s internal support processes for critical functions of Customer Acquisition, Order Fulfillment, Accounting, Technical Support, and Data Capture & Management, enabling CEO to focus on Sales, Marketing, and Public Relations. • Trusted confidential advisor to CEO in working with M&A brokers to prepare financial reports, build book, and evaluate prospective acquisition offers for company. • Directly responsible for all banking relationships, including negotiating debt facilities, account services, and foreign exchange. • Led initial efforts to introduce products and establish partnerships in Canada and Mexico, including attending trade shows in Mexico City. Created price books for Canada and Latin America and still-expanding sales-support and technical-support systems for both markets. Show less Privately held family of companies providing premium, physical-security and access-control solutions to commercial and government clients in the Americas. Focus on entry control, perimeter-intrusion detection, data/behavior pattern-analysis software and continuing technical support. Manufacturing partners of product lines domiciled among the U.S., U.K., and Germany. • Led company to revenue growth from $6.6MM in 2011 to $16.0MM in 2016 (19.4% CAGR) while raising Gross Margins from 30.7% to… Show more Privately held family of companies providing premium, physical-security and access-control solutions to commercial and government clients in the Americas. Focus on entry control, perimeter-intrusion detection, data/behavior pattern-analysis software and continuing technical support. Manufacturing partners of product lines domiciled among the U.S., U.K., and Germany. • Led company to revenue growth from $6.6MM in 2011 to $16.0MM in 2016 (19.4% CAGR) while raising Gross Margins from 30.7% to 44.5% by overhauling product-pricing models and sales-support processes. • Raised EBITDA level from -13.5% (loss) to 26.5% through increased Sales Revenues & Gross Margins, reduction of SG&A expenses, and effective management of foreign-currency exchange risk (USD, GBP, & CAD). • COO/CFO role of “Inside-Outside” management approach with CEO. Primarily responsible for company’s internal support processes for critical functions of Customer Acquisition, Order Fulfillment, Accounting, Technical Support, and Data Capture & Management, enabling CEO to focus on Sales, Marketing, and Public Relations. • Trusted confidential advisor to CEO in working with M&A brokers to prepare financial reports, build book, and evaluate prospective acquisition offers for company. • Directly responsible for all banking relationships, including negotiating debt facilities, account services, and foreign exchange. • Led initial efforts to introduce products and establish partnerships in Canada and Mexico, including attending trade shows in Mexico City. Created price books for Canada and Latin America and still-expanding sales-support and technical-support systems for both markets. Show less
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FESTINA Networks
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Austin, Texas Area
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Founder
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Feb 2009 - Feb 2011
Broadband Internet provider for rural and economically underdeveloped regions. Broadband Internet provider for rural and economically underdeveloped regions.
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Phoenix Management Services, a part of J.S. Held
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Jun 2007 - Sep 2008
Privately held advisory firm, providing turnaround/crisis management, interim management services, and capital advisory services to middle-market companies in transition. Privately held advisory firm, providing turnaround/crisis management, interim management services, and capital advisory services to middle-market companies in transition.
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Enterprise Financial Consulting
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Financial Services
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Partner
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Jan 2004 - Apr 2006
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The Global TeleExchange Inc.
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Washington D.C. Metro Area
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CFO
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Dec 1999 - Mar 2001
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Education
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William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business
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William & Mary
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance, General
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