Andrew L. Outcalt
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Stefan Heiniger
As CEO of ASH Worldwide, Andy reported to me. We had just acquired the LBWPC, and I had the pleasure of working with him for almost two years. Above all, as we were growing our global footprint, I greatly appreciated Andy’s ability to lead, communicate effectively and connect with people from every corner in the world with a unique ability to inspire and motivate. Andy came up an innovative idea to combine ASH technology with American product to create a totally new unit to penetrate a lucrative market niche. Despite being 6 or 7 hours behind Europe time, he and his team never missed one conference call or monthly meeting in Zurich, Switzerland! Andy has been a true asset and his passion for innovative product development, creating and managing channel tension, expanding distribution channels would be contagious and exhilarating for any team. On a personal note, I greatly appreciated Andy’s friendship and his management style and especially his balance of his work and personal life.
Maria Burk
I shadowed Andy in learning the ropes in the real world of sales, in the challenges of being a leader and the importance of building teams. Andy is a solid point of reference for me as a benchmark in character, enthusiasm and initiative. I appreciate the opportunity I had to work with Andy at MTD. In broadening my own horizons I recognize the rarity of true leadership and value the experience with Andy all the more because of it.
Stefan Heiniger
As CEO of ASH Worldwide, Andy reported to me. We had just acquired the LBWPC, and I had the pleasure of working with him for almost two years. Above all, as we were growing our global footprint, I greatly appreciated Andy’s ability to lead, communicate effectively and connect with people from every corner in the world with a unique ability to inspire and motivate. Andy came up an innovative idea to combine ASH technology with American product to create a totally new unit to penetrate a lucrative market niche. Despite being 6 or 7 hours behind Europe time, he and his team never missed one conference call or monthly meeting in Zurich, Switzerland! Andy has been a true asset and his passion for innovative product development, creating and managing channel tension, expanding distribution channels would be contagious and exhilarating for any team. On a personal note, I greatly appreciated Andy’s friendship and his management style and especially his balance of his work and personal life.
Maria Burk
I shadowed Andy in learning the ropes in the real world of sales, in the challenges of being a leader and the importance of building teams. Andy is a solid point of reference for me as a benchmark in character, enthusiasm and initiative. I appreciate the opportunity I had to work with Andy at MTD. In broadening my own horizons I recognize the rarity of true leadership and value the experience with Andy all the more because of it.
Stefan Heiniger
As CEO of ASH Worldwide, Andy reported to me. We had just acquired the LBWPC, and I had the pleasure of working with him for almost two years. Above all, as we were growing our global footprint, I greatly appreciated Andy’s ability to lead, communicate effectively and connect with people from every corner in the world with a unique ability to inspire and motivate. Andy came up an innovative idea to combine ASH technology with American product to create a totally new unit to penetrate a lucrative market niche. Despite being 6 or 7 hours behind Europe time, he and his team never missed one conference call or monthly meeting in Zurich, Switzerland! Andy has been a true asset and his passion for innovative product development, creating and managing channel tension, expanding distribution channels would be contagious and exhilarating for any team. On a personal note, I greatly appreciated Andy’s friendship and his management style and especially his balance of his work and personal life.
Maria Burk
I shadowed Andy in learning the ropes in the real world of sales, in the challenges of being a leader and the importance of building teams. Andy is a solid point of reference for me as a benchmark in character, enthusiasm and initiative. I appreciate the opportunity I had to work with Andy at MTD. In broadening my own horizons I recognize the rarity of true leadership and value the experience with Andy all the more because of it.
Stefan Heiniger
As CEO of ASH Worldwide, Andy reported to me. We had just acquired the LBWPC, and I had the pleasure of working with him for almost two years. Above all, as we were growing our global footprint, I greatly appreciated Andy’s ability to lead, communicate effectively and connect with people from every corner in the world with a unique ability to inspire and motivate. Andy came up an innovative idea to combine ASH technology with American product to create a totally new unit to penetrate a lucrative market niche. Despite being 6 or 7 hours behind Europe time, he and his team never missed one conference call or monthly meeting in Zurich, Switzerland! Andy has been a true asset and his passion for innovative product development, creating and managing channel tension, expanding distribution channels would be contagious and exhilarating for any team. On a personal note, I greatly appreciated Andy’s friendship and his management style and especially his balance of his work and personal life.
Maria Burk
I shadowed Andy in learning the ropes in the real world of sales, in the challenges of being a leader and the importance of building teams. Andy is a solid point of reference for me as a benchmark in character, enthusiasm and initiative. I appreciate the opportunity I had to work with Andy at MTD. In broadening my own horizons I recognize the rarity of true leadership and value the experience with Andy all the more because of it.
Experience
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The Fountainhead Group, Inc.
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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CGO - Chief Growth Officer
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Apr 2019 - Present
The Fountainhead Group, Inc. (FGI) est. 1888 is the premier Innovator in Liquid Applicator Technologies for 130 Years! FGI prides itself as THE liquid application Subject Matter Experts. This distinction and commitment allows us to deliver sustainable added value solutions for our brand partners. Our products can be found in virtually all distribution channels; eCommerce, D.I.Y. Specialty Retailers, Farm Stores, Hardware and Independent Dealers. Consumers can find our products under a host of household brand names; Scotts, Miracle Gro, DeWALT, Craftsman, Black+Decker, Cutter, Repel, Black Flag, Burgess, D.B. Smith, ORTHO and more.- Grew business 30%+ during the pandemic- Developed & Launched new DeWALT product platforms & penetrated Farm Stores, Home Depot, TSC- Launched new Husqvarna, Round Up and Black Flag products at Lowes - Restructured business with new Pro Channel dedicated sales / product managers- Built Australian market by expanding business to DIY leader Bunnings Warehouse - Penetrated Pro (Rural) market in Australia through distribution leader Silvan- Developed and implemented new Forecasting & POS reporting - added Business Analyst- Expanded Amazon business by 34% annually - Hired dedicated Digital Asset Manager- Developed dedicated customer information Portal for 24/7 access to business
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Hinkley
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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CGO - Chief Growth Officer
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Dec 2017 - Apr 2019
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Aebi Schmidt Group
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Switzerland
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Machinery Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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CEO ASH North America Inc.
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Sep 2015 - Nov 2017
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Bettcher Industries
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Member Board of Directors
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Oct 2015 - Oct 2017
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Meyer Products - Aebi Schmidt Group
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO - Chief Executive Officer
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Mar 2003 - Sep 2015
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MTD Products
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. VP Independent Retail
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1999 - 2003
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General Manager
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1996 - 1999
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MTD Products
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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VP International Sales & Distribution
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1994 - 1995
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National Sales Manager
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1990 - 1994
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International Sales Manager
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1987 - 1990
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PERRY proTECH
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Micrographic Sales Manager
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1982 - 1987
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Education
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1978 - 1982
Ohio Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts - BA (History/Politics) -
1978 - 1978
Grandview Heights High School
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1975 - 1977
Continental High School
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