Christopher Siebert
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Zach Abad
I worked with Chris at ALMADEN for 3 years and learned a lot during that time. He helped our company improve processes and communication across the board and personally worked with me to grow in my position within the company. His guidance and attention to detail elevated everyone around him and I appreciate the impact he had during his time here.
Ken Baker
In his role as Lead Operator at Pfingsten Partners (our private equity majority owner), I have worked closely with Chris for more than three years. He has great an ability to both see the broad issues and dive into the details, when needed. He has been helpful with strategic vision, operational improvement and deep analysis. I have interacted with Chris in both my COO role and CEO role and his help and insights have been helpful to me in both roles. Though he has helped with many projects, I would highlight two as an example. Chris was instrumental, with both guidance, insight and analysis, in our selection of a new ERP system (Netsuite). I also worked closely with Chris on our first acquisition, Sure Grip Controls. He was instrumental in our due diligence, decision making to close, and integration activities. Chris is personable and good to work with, as well. I highly recommend Chris.
Zach Abad
I worked with Chris at ALMADEN for 3 years and learned a lot during that time. He helped our company improve processes and communication across the board and personally worked with me to grow in my position within the company. His guidance and attention to detail elevated everyone around him and I appreciate the impact he had during his time here.
Ken Baker
In his role as Lead Operator at Pfingsten Partners (our private equity majority owner), I have worked closely with Chris for more than three years. He has great an ability to both see the broad issues and dive into the details, when needed. He has been helpful with strategic vision, operational improvement and deep analysis. I have interacted with Chris in both my COO role and CEO role and his help and insights have been helpful to me in both roles. Though he has helped with many projects, I would highlight two as an example. Chris was instrumental, with both guidance, insight and analysis, in our selection of a new ERP system (Netsuite). I also worked closely with Chris on our first acquisition, Sure Grip Controls. He was instrumental in our due diligence, decision making to close, and integration activities. Chris is personable and good to work with, as well. I highly recommend Chris.
Zach Abad
I worked with Chris at ALMADEN for 3 years and learned a lot during that time. He helped our company improve processes and communication across the board and personally worked with me to grow in my position within the company. His guidance and attention to detail elevated everyone around him and I appreciate the impact he had during his time here.
Ken Baker
In his role as Lead Operator at Pfingsten Partners (our private equity majority owner), I have worked closely with Chris for more than three years. He has great an ability to both see the broad issues and dive into the details, when needed. He has been helpful with strategic vision, operational improvement and deep analysis. I have interacted with Chris in both my COO role and CEO role and his help and insights have been helpful to me in both roles. Though he has helped with many projects, I would highlight two as an example. Chris was instrumental, with both guidance, insight and analysis, in our selection of a new ERP system (Netsuite). I also worked closely with Chris on our first acquisition, Sure Grip Controls. He was instrumental in our due diligence, decision making to close, and integration activities. Chris is personable and good to work with, as well. I highly recommend Chris.
Zach Abad
I worked with Chris at ALMADEN for 3 years and learned a lot during that time. He helped our company improve processes and communication across the board and personally worked with me to grow in my position within the company. His guidance and attention to detail elevated everyone around him and I appreciate the impact he had during his time here.
Ken Baker
In his role as Lead Operator at Pfingsten Partners (our private equity majority owner), I have worked closely with Chris for more than three years. He has great an ability to both see the broad issues and dive into the details, when needed. He has been helpful with strategic vision, operational improvement and deep analysis. I have interacted with Chris in both my COO role and CEO role and his help and insights have been helpful to me in both roles. Though he has helped with many projects, I would highlight two as an example. Chris was instrumental, with both guidance, insight and analysis, in our selection of a new ERP system (Netsuite). I also worked closely with Chris on our first acquisition, Sure Grip Controls. He was instrumental in our due diligence, decision making to close, and integration activities. Chris is personable and good to work with, as well. I highly recommend Chris.
Credentials
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Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
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Experience
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Empire Auto Parts
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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2020 - Present
Private equity-backed automotive aftermarket parts company with over 700 employees across more than thirty locations in the Eastern U.S. Private equity-backed automotive aftermarket parts company with over 700 employees across more than thirty locations in the Eastern U.S.
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ALMADEN
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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President & CEO
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2017 - 2020
Privately-held company providing branded marketing products and fulfillment services to corporate marketing, sales, human resources, recruiting and event teams. Led growth strategy and sales and operational transformations. Crafted go-to-market strategies and refined sales process to drive sustained 8% organic growth CAGR. Overhauled lines of business, developed proprietary technologies and transformed support infrastructure. Secured and integrated two accretive acquisitions… Show more Privately-held company providing branded marketing products and fulfillment services to corporate marketing, sales, human resources, recruiting and event teams. Led growth strategy and sales and operational transformations. Crafted go-to-market strategies and refined sales process to drive sustained 8% organic growth CAGR. Overhauled lines of business, developed proprietary technologies and transformed support infrastructure. Secured and integrated two accretive acquisitions, diversifying offerings, sectors and geographic reach. Doubled EBITDA in less than four years. Show less Privately-held company providing branded marketing products and fulfillment services to corporate marketing, sales, human resources, recruiting and event teams. Led growth strategy and sales and operational transformations. Crafted go-to-market strategies and refined sales process to drive sustained 8% organic growth CAGR. Overhauled lines of business, developed proprietary technologies and transformed support infrastructure. Secured and integrated two accretive acquisitions… Show more Privately-held company providing branded marketing products and fulfillment services to corporate marketing, sales, human resources, recruiting and event teams. Led growth strategy and sales and operational transformations. Crafted go-to-market strategies and refined sales process to drive sustained 8% organic growth CAGR. Overhauled lines of business, developed proprietary technologies and transformed support infrastructure. Secured and integrated two accretive acquisitions, diversifying offerings, sectors and geographic reach. Doubled EBITDA in less than four years. Show less
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Pfingsten Partners
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operating Partner
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2011 - 2016
Operationally-focused private equity firm founded in 1989, headquartered in Chicago, with representative offices in China and India and total commitments of approximately $1.3 billion across five funds. Led oversight of six portfolio companies with over $300 million in combined annual revenue. Defined and executed growth strategies, achieved operating plan objectives, and created shareholder value. Successfully led due diligence of four platform and six add-on acquisitions representing… Show more Operationally-focused private equity firm founded in 1989, headquartered in Chicago, with representative offices in China and India and total commitments of approximately $1.3 billion across five funds. Led oversight of six portfolio companies with over $300 million in combined annual revenue. Defined and executed growth strategies, achieved operating plan objectives, and created shareholder value. Successfully led due diligence of four platform and six add-on acquisitions representing $225 million of enterprise value. Designed and facilitated best-practice sharing forums for portfolio CFOs, CIOs, Operations/Engineering and Supply Chain executives. Show less Operationally-focused private equity firm founded in 1989, headquartered in Chicago, with representative offices in China and India and total commitments of approximately $1.3 billion across five funds. Led oversight of six portfolio companies with over $300 million in combined annual revenue. Defined and executed growth strategies, achieved operating plan objectives, and created shareholder value. Successfully led due diligence of four platform and six add-on acquisitions representing… Show more Operationally-focused private equity firm founded in 1989, headquartered in Chicago, with representative offices in China and India and total commitments of approximately $1.3 billion across five funds. Led oversight of six portfolio companies with over $300 million in combined annual revenue. Defined and executed growth strategies, achieved operating plan objectives, and created shareholder value. Successfully led due diligence of four platform and six add-on acquisitions representing $225 million of enterprise value. Designed and facilitated best-practice sharing forums for portfolio CFOs, CIOs, Operations/Engineering and Supply Chain executives. Show less
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WorkflowOne, part of Taylor Communications
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United States
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Printing Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Vice President, Business Operations and Strategy
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2009 - 2011
Private equity-backed $700 million business services company with over 2,000 employees. Led business operations, transformation and corporate strategy. Increased EBITDA 36% and improved liquidity by $50 million. Deployed foundational corporate strategy, business planning and operations processes. Oversaw five departments of more than 30 professionals. Member of executive leadership team. Private equity-backed $700 million business services company with over 2,000 employees. Led business operations, transformation and corporate strategy. Increased EBITDA 36% and improved liquidity by $50 million. Deployed foundational corporate strategy, business planning and operations processes. Oversaw five departments of more than 30 professionals. Member of executive leadership team.
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AlixPartners
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Director
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2007 - 2008
Global turnaround, restructuring and performance improvement consulting firm. Led multiple client service delivery teams of over 15 professionals. Strengthened analytic rigor of operational improvement engagements. Developed and deployed new, advanced analytic capabilities. Collaborated on business and intellectual capital development efforts. Global turnaround, restructuring and performance improvement consulting firm. Led multiple client service delivery teams of over 15 professionals. Strengthened analytic rigor of operational improvement engagements. Developed and deployed new, advanced analytic capabilities. Collaborated on business and intellectual capital development efforts.
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AnswerMine, LLC (formerly Pattern Associates, Inc.)
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Greater Chicago Area
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COO / Director of Operations and Business Development
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2000 - 2007
Privately held data modeling, processing and technology services provider. Orchestrated turnaround strategy to create foundation for sustainable growth and consistent financial performance. Held P&L and cash flow responsibility for entire company. Developed and implemented new business model. Overhauled operational processes, directed all production activities, and defined technology strategy. Directed all business activities, including client management, accounting and human… Show more Privately held data modeling, processing and technology services provider. Orchestrated turnaround strategy to create foundation for sustainable growth and consistent financial performance. Held P&L and cash flow responsibility for entire company. Developed and implemented new business model. Overhauled operational processes, directed all production activities, and defined technology strategy. Directed all business activities, including client management, accounting and human resources. Identified M&A opportunities and alternatives and coordinated due diligence. Show less Privately held data modeling, processing and technology services provider. Orchestrated turnaround strategy to create foundation for sustainable growth and consistent financial performance. Held P&L and cash flow responsibility for entire company. Developed and implemented new business model. Overhauled operational processes, directed all production activities, and defined technology strategy. Directed all business activities, including client management, accounting and human… Show more Privately held data modeling, processing and technology services provider. Orchestrated turnaround strategy to create foundation for sustainable growth and consistent financial performance. Held P&L and cash flow responsibility for entire company. Developed and implemented new business model. Overhauled operational processes, directed all production activities, and defined technology strategy. Directed all business activities, including client management, accounting and human resources. Identified M&A opportunities and alternatives and coordinated due diligence. Show less
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EY
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager
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1996 - 2000
Global accounting, tax and management consulting firm. Integrated operations and strategy expertise on client projects. Sourced and secured new clients and engagements. Created thought leadership concepts and frameworks to differentiate services. Developed and delivered consulting training programs. Global accounting, tax and management consulting firm. Integrated operations and strategy expertise on client projects. Sourced and secured new clients and engagements. Created thought leadership concepts and frameworks to differentiate services. Developed and delivered consulting training programs.
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Corning Incorporated
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United States
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Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Section Supervisor
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1992 - 1994
Directed round-the-clock operations of four continuous glass-melting furnaces for production of Corelle Dinnerware. Supervised team of eight union furnace operators.
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Engineer
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1990 - 1992
Managed design, fabrication and construction projects for glass melting processes and equipment for manufacturing facilities in U.S., China and Russia.
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Education
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1994 - 1996
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA, Strategy, Finance, Marketing, Accounting -
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Northwestern University
Master of Engineering Management, Manufacturing -
1986 - 1990
Cornell University
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
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