Experience

Pinnacle MEP Holdings

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO & Co-Chairman

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Michigan, United States Pinnacle MEP Holdings is a partner for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related mechanical services businesses operating in the central U.S. Its leadership has a wealth of experience in licensed trades and is well-positioned to serve as a partner to organizations in the space that want to grow, invest in relationships and employees, and be a greater force for good in the communities that rely on them. Pinnacle works with businesses that care about customer relationships and their… Show more Pinnacle MEP Holdings is a partner for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and related mechanical services businesses operating in the central U.S. Its leadership has a wealth of experience in licensed trades and is well-positioned to serve as a partner to organizations in the space that want to grow, invest in relationships and employees, and be a greater force for good in the communities that rely on them. Pinnacle works with businesses that care about customer relationships and their employees, and put safety first. By partnering with these companies, Pinnacle seeks to create long-term value and enhance the legacy of the business and its owners. What those owners have built has been incredible already—with Pinnacle at their side, these businesses can reach even greater heights. Show less



Aquila Equity Partners

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Jan 2020 - Present

  Michigan, United States Aquila partners with families, business owners, and management teams to ensure businesses realize their full potential. Focus is on long-term value creation built upon the foundation of the business's core values and strengths, not on short-term "flips." Aquila invests in human capital, better processes and systems, and anything that can enhance competitive differentiation from competitors. The Aquila team leverages the entrepreneurial roots of its leadership and vast network of… Show more Aquila partners with families, business owners, and management teams to ensure businesses realize their full potential. Focus is on long-term value creation built upon the foundation of the business's core values and strengths, not on short-term "flips." Aquila invests in human capital, better processes and systems, and anything that can enhance competitive differentiation from competitors. The Aquila team leverages the entrepreneurial roots of its leadership and vast network of resources to help owners transition their companies into management-led organizations while setting the stage for future success. Flexibility is a big part of why so many come to Aquila; a customized approach and various acquisition and leadership success scenarios allow everyone involved to get what they want out of the process. Show less



Reed Advisory Services

• Managing Principal

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Greater Boston Area Reed Advisory provides growth and scaling services to both nonprofit and for-profit organizations. We help to restructure and focus management teams looking to transform into high-performing organizations, provide board and executive coaching, and offer interim support. Reed Advisory also partners with Team Long Run; I serve as a board member for this nonprofit that uses play and reading activities to help children in rural Maine have a happy, balanced childhood.



US Fence Solutions

• CEO

  • Sep 2017 - Sep 2019

  Greater Denver Area U.S. Fence Solutions was formed by Building Industry Partners in early 2016 with the vision of building a best-in-class fencing distribution and installation platform throughout the U.S.



Vardis

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Feb 2016 - Sep 2017

  Greater Boston Area Vardis is an international, retained executive search firm that works with leading private equity investors worldwide to attract senior operating executives to their portfolio companies. In addition to post-investment retained search, Vardis provides a robust pre-deal/pre-transaction service offering that provides decision-changing insight to support our clients' due diligence, recruitment, and valuation needs.



Shur-Line

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Jan 2014 - Jun 2015

  Mooresville, NC Shur-Line is a paint applicator business providing innovative and quality painting tools to national and independent retailers. PE acquired in September 2013. Here, I was responsible for bringing two operating businesses out of a corporate carveout and into a standalone business model. These objectives were met and the business stabilized with demonstrated growth in key accounts.



US LBM

• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Sep 2009 - Apr 2015

  Greater Chicago Area Provided consulting support on specific issues during the formation and rapid expansion of the company. Worked primarily on projects identified and sponsored by the CEO and CFO. Participated in regular advisory activities leading up to acquisition in 2015.



AMES Taping Tools

• United States
• Construction
• 100 - 200 Employee

• CEO/President

  • Jul 2010 - Oct 2012

  Greater Atlanta Area Restructured Ames Taping Tools and Tape Tech Taping Tools for an ownership group coming out of bankruptcy. Created positive cash flow through growth in all three segments, significant cost eliminations, and restructured management into a lean, efficient structure.



US Builder Services LLC

• CEO

  • Jan 2006 - Jul 2010

  Greater Chicago Area Operated a holding company for residential construction trades in plumbing, electrical, and drywall across the sunbelt states. Was responsible for transitioning successful entrepreneurial companies into divisional structures to maximize value for private equity investors. Scope included acquisition selection, integration, and exit transition.



Robert Bosch Tool Corporation NA

• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• President, Skil Power Tools

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Greater Chicago Area Was responsible for full P&L activity, including product and brand marketing, operations involving shut down of North American manufacturing sites as well as the start-up of China-based manufacturing sites, and both company-owned and outsourced production.



Bosch USA

• United States
• Software Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• VP of Marketing

  • Apr 2001 - Jan 2005

  Greater Chicago Area Was responsible for North American marketing for the full product lifecycle from concept development through product service. Also managed full brand development, communications, advertising, and point-of-sale marketing.



Tyco

• Ireland
• Security and Investigations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Corporate Marketing/Training

  • Sep 1999 - Jun 2001

  Reported to the COO in an internal consulting capacity, supporting divisional presidents in restructuring their business development and communication development. Additionally, ran corporate training and communications, led communication integration during the acquisition into Tyco, and supported the restructuring of the new entities' marketing and communication groups.



SimplexGrinnell

• Director of Marketing Communication

  • 1999 - 2001

  Coordinated industry relations, media, and customer communications across the fire alarm, life safety, and security businesses.



Proteus Design

• Design
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Nov 1996 - Mar 1999

  Greater Boston Area Proteus was a start-up industrial and graphic design studio led by a skilled business development professional and a diverse creative team in industrial and graphic design with engineering and prototyping expertise. My function was to run the business and provide client-side marketing and positioning support to translate a business problem into a visual solution.



Amerock Hardware

• United States
• Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Merchandising/VP of Retail Sales - North America

  • May 1993 - Nov 1996

  Rockford, Illinois Area In these roles, I was responsible for the brand marketing of both the retail business and the direct to cabinet maker/kitchen and bath design firms. This included communication, brand work, merchandising systems, product development and lifecycle management, as well as global sourcing and internal design production. I then ran the retail sales business for the replacement decorative and functional hardware with retailers in the US and Canada.



Rust-Oleum Corporation

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Group Marketing Manager

  • 1988 - 1993

  Greater Chicago Area I served as the marketing lead of the retail brands at Rust-Oleum through home center, hardware, and general merchandising retailers. Coordinated media plans, brand plans, and strategic business planning.



Quaker Oats

• Assistant Brand Manager

  • 1986 - 1988