Diane F. Adams
Independent Board Director at VALCO INDUSTRIES, INC.- Claim this Profile
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David Minning
I worked with Diane as a trusted colleague for 7 years, and she was instrumental in the success of FXI by providing consumer insights in a variety of end markets we served. Her high level of expertise, healthy self-confidence, and excellent leadership skills make her a very strong candidate for a board position. Her questions are probing and direct, and she listens to employees on the front line and marries it with experience and her customer orientation to help formulate successful strategies. Diane was a key partner in our success and her skills would be valuable in organizations wishing to accelerate innovation, build a direct-to-consumer marketing team, or simply to execute better.
Kathleen Cashman
Diane has a fabulous Marketing and Sales mind and at every opportunity is able to see the opportunity and led her expertise on how to move forward. Her energy, her accumn and her personality all add up to a fantastic colleague and partner. These attributes have made her an excellent mentor to others and inspires others to want to know her.
David Minning
I worked with Diane as a trusted colleague for 7 years, and she was instrumental in the success of FXI by providing consumer insights in a variety of end markets we served. Her high level of expertise, healthy self-confidence, and excellent leadership skills make her a very strong candidate for a board position. Her questions are probing and direct, and she listens to employees on the front line and marries it with experience and her customer orientation to help formulate successful strategies. Diane was a key partner in our success and her skills would be valuable in organizations wishing to accelerate innovation, build a direct-to-consumer marketing team, or simply to execute better.
Kathleen Cashman
Diane has a fabulous Marketing and Sales mind and at every opportunity is able to see the opportunity and led her expertise on how to move forward. Her energy, her accumn and her personality all add up to a fantastic colleague and partner. These attributes have made her an excellent mentor to others and inspires others to want to know her.
David Minning
I worked with Diane as a trusted colleague for 7 years, and she was instrumental in the success of FXI by providing consumer insights in a variety of end markets we served. Her high level of expertise, healthy self-confidence, and excellent leadership skills make her a very strong candidate for a board position. Her questions are probing and direct, and she listens to employees on the front line and marries it with experience and her customer orientation to help formulate successful strategies. Diane was a key partner in our success and her skills would be valuable in organizations wishing to accelerate innovation, build a direct-to-consumer marketing team, or simply to execute better.
Kathleen Cashman
Diane has a fabulous Marketing and Sales mind and at every opportunity is able to see the opportunity and led her expertise on how to move forward. Her energy, her accumn and her personality all add up to a fantastic colleague and partner. These attributes have made her an excellent mentor to others and inspires others to want to know her.
David Minning
I worked with Diane as a trusted colleague for 7 years, and she was instrumental in the success of FXI by providing consumer insights in a variety of end markets we served. Her high level of expertise, healthy self-confidence, and excellent leadership skills make her a very strong candidate for a board position. Her questions are probing and direct, and she listens to employees on the front line and marries it with experience and her customer orientation to help formulate successful strategies. Diane was a key partner in our success and her skills would be valuable in organizations wishing to accelerate innovation, build a direct-to-consumer marketing team, or simply to execute better.
Kathleen Cashman
Diane has a fabulous Marketing and Sales mind and at every opportunity is able to see the opportunity and led her expertise on how to move forward. Her energy, her accumn and her personality all add up to a fantastic colleague and partner. These attributes have made her an excellent mentor to others and inspires others to want to know her.
Credentials
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ESOP Governance Essentials
Private Directors Association®Nov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
NACD Board Leadership Fellow
NACD (National Association of Corporate Directors)May, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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VALCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
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United States
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Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Board Director
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Dec 2021 - Present
Valco Industries is an ESOP company and leading metal fabricator and powder coater in the U.S. Valco Industries is an ESOP company and leading metal fabricator and powder coater in the U.S.
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Thrall Enterprises, Inc.
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent Board Director
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Dec 2021 - Present
Thrall Enterprises is a holding company and owner of Nazdar Ink based in Shawnee, KS. Thrall Enterprises is a holding company and owner of Nazdar Ink based in Shawnee, KS.
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Private Directors Association®
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United States
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Executive Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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National Chair, Board Director Committee
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Extraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB)
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founding Member
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Jan 2021 - Present
Extraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB) is a private membership community for highly accomplished women who are experienced corporate board directors. Extraordinary Women on Boards (EWOB) is a private membership community for highly accomplished women who are experienced corporate board directors.
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Executive Leaders for Advisory Boards
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United States
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Executive Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategic Advisor
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Jul 2019 - Oct 2021
Exceptional group of select advisors that help small, mid, and enterprise level companies overcome the strategic, business development, organizational and board level obstacles they face. Exceptional group of select advisors that help small, mid, and enterprise level companies overcome the strategic, business development, organizational and board level obstacles they face.
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Advisor
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2020
Established appropriate governance structure, succession planning, and strategic growth plans. Established appropriate governance structure, succession planning, and strategic growth plans.
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FXI
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United States
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Consumer Goods
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700 & Above Employee
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Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer
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Dec 2011 - Jun 2018
FXI is a leading polyurethane foam manufacturer supplying multiple industries including bedding, furniture, electronics, healthcare and automotive. Responsible for developing the growth strategy, including the launch of three new business platforms, new product development and acquisition targets. As part of the Executive Team, led the sale process for the company resulting in the sale of the company to new PE owners at 6.5X multiple. FXI is a leading polyurethane foam manufacturer supplying multiple industries including bedding, furniture, electronics, healthcare and automotive. Responsible for developing the growth strategy, including the launch of three new business platforms, new product development and acquisition targets. As part of the Executive Team, led the sale process for the company resulting in the sale of the company to new PE owners at 6.5X multiple.
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Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
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United States
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Sales and Marketing Services
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Apr 2009 - Oct 2011
SGC is a premier manufacturer of outdoor power equipment. Developed company strategic plans as well as Brand Plans for 7 key brands, including Bob-Cat, Craftsman, Mantis, Little Wonder, Classen, Ryan and Steiner. Plan and direct the sales and marketing activities as well as the customer/consumer service department practices. Oversee the sales function, ensuring that sales plans and channel strategies are aligned to achieve maximum sales volume for North America and Europe. SGC is a premier manufacturer of outdoor power equipment. Developed company strategic plans as well as Brand Plans for 7 key brands, including Bob-Cat, Craftsman, Mantis, Little Wonder, Classen, Ryan and Steiner. Plan and direct the sales and marketing activities as well as the customer/consumer service department practices. Oversee the sales function, ensuring that sales plans and channel strategies are aligned to achieve maximum sales volume for North America and Europe.
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K'NEX L.P.G.
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United States
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Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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SVP Global Sales & Marketing
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Jan 2002 - Jan 2009
Plan and direct all aspects of marketing and sales initiatives as well as the customer/consumer service department practices. Oversee the sales function, ensuring that sales plans and channel strategies are aligned to achieve maximum sales volume. Develop and oversee the marketing function, identifying key marketing programs with special emphasis on consumer research and behavior. Establish best-practice for demand planning and forecasting functions and initiate process for obtaining key customer information, forecasting data and market analysis by country.
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Crayola
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Licensing
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1996 - 2002
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Avery Dennison Label and Packaging Materials
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Market Development Manager/NAM
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1985 - 1996
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Education
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1978 - 1982
The Pennsylvania State University
BS
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