Bob Bruckmann
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TJ Gaul
I worked very closely with Bob for five years during his time at Dynapower. He was a critical part of the management team and is one of the best CFOs that I have worked with during my career in private equity. By way of background, Dynapower is a manufacturer of power conversion equipment - a heavy, industrial manufacturer. Projects typically take 1 – 6 months to manufacture so the planning and accounting related to the jobs is the most complex that I have experienced. Managing the company to maximize profitability on a monthly basis (scheduling shipments, establishing accurate absorption rates, coordinating with engineering, etc.) was where Bob excelled. He is a really strong operational / strategic CFO that has the technical GAAP accounting acumen. Finally, Bob is a great person and leader. People respect Bob, and he is a team player. I highly recommend Bob, and he would be an asset to any organization.
TJ Gaul
I worked very closely with Bob for five years during his time at Dynapower. He was a critical part of the management team and is one of the best CFOs that I have worked with during my career in private equity. By way of background, Dynapower is a manufacturer of power conversion equipment - a heavy, industrial manufacturer. Projects typically take 1 – 6 months to manufacture so the planning and accounting related to the jobs is the most complex that I have experienced. Managing the company to maximize profitability on a monthly basis (scheduling shipments, establishing accurate absorption rates, coordinating with engineering, etc.) was where Bob excelled. He is a really strong operational / strategic CFO that has the technical GAAP accounting acumen. Finally, Bob is a great person and leader. People respect Bob, and he is a team player. I highly recommend Bob, and he would be an asset to any organization.
TJ Gaul
I worked very closely with Bob for five years during his time at Dynapower. He was a critical part of the management team and is one of the best CFOs that I have worked with during my career in private equity. By way of background, Dynapower is a manufacturer of power conversion equipment - a heavy, industrial manufacturer. Projects typically take 1 – 6 months to manufacture so the planning and accounting related to the jobs is the most complex that I have experienced. Managing the company to maximize profitability on a monthly basis (scheduling shipments, establishing accurate absorption rates, coordinating with engineering, etc.) was where Bob excelled. He is a really strong operational / strategic CFO that has the technical GAAP accounting acumen. Finally, Bob is a great person and leader. People respect Bob, and he is a team player. I highly recommend Bob, and he would be an asset to any organization.
TJ Gaul
I worked very closely with Bob for five years during his time at Dynapower. He was a critical part of the management team and is one of the best CFOs that I have worked with during my career in private equity. By way of background, Dynapower is a manufacturer of power conversion equipment - a heavy, industrial manufacturer. Projects typically take 1 – 6 months to manufacture so the planning and accounting related to the jobs is the most complex that I have experienced. Managing the company to maximize profitability on a monthly basis (scheduling shipments, establishing accurate absorption rates, coordinating with engineering, etc.) was where Bob excelled. He is a really strong operational / strategic CFO that has the technical GAAP accounting acumen. Finally, Bob is a great person and leader. People respect Bob, and he is a team player. I highly recommend Bob, and he would be an asset to any organization.
Experience
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ECS Municipal
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United States
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Double E
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United States
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Financial Officer
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Mar 2020 - Jan 2023
PE-owned manufacturer of engineered web converting and web handling components and equipment enabling the production of a wide variety of non-discretionary end products. In addition to its corporate headquarters in the USA, Double E has offices and service facilities in Italy, England, Germany, France, Mexico, and Colombia. • Partnered with private equity ownership and Senior Management Team to position the company for a successful liquidity transaction executed in June 2022 PE-owned manufacturer of engineered web converting and web handling components and equipment enabling the production of a wide variety of non-discretionary end products. In addition to its corporate headquarters in the USA, Double E has offices and service facilities in Italy, England, Germany, France, Mexico, and Colombia. • Partnered with private equity ownership and Senior Management Team to position the company for a successful liquidity transaction executed in June 2022
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OnProcess Technology
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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CFO, Treasurer, Secretary
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May 2018 - Mar 2020
OnProcess Technology is a managed services provider specializing in complex, global service supply chain operations – the flow of people, parts and services following the sale of a product. OnProcess is an innovator and pioneer in the development of comprehensive service supply chain optimization programs. Today, our services include everything from revenue enablement, triage and service fulfillment, through reverse logistics, warranty and fraud management, and transportation order management. OnProcess Technology is a managed services provider specializing in complex, global service supply chain operations – the flow of people, parts and services following the sale of a product. OnProcess is an innovator and pioneer in the development of comprehensive service supply chain optimization programs. Today, our services include everything from revenue enablement, triage and service fulfillment, through reverse logistics, warranty and fraud management, and transportation order management.
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CFO
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2013 - 2018
PE-owned global leader in the design and vertically-integrated manufacture of custom power supplies and energy storage systems. Acquired by Sensata Technologies in 2022. • Created new reporting system for five business segments, providing sharper focus • Restructured debt to better position Company for growth PE-owned global leader in the design and vertically-integrated manufacture of custom power supplies and energy storage systems. Acquired by Sensata Technologies in 2022. • Created new reporting system for five business segments, providing sharper focus • Restructured debt to better position Company for growth
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CFO, Treasurer
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2008 - 2013
PE-owned manufacturer of innovative and energy-efficient drying solutions for commercial laundry markets in 90 countries worldwide, acquired by Whirlpool in 2015. • Navigated the 2008-2009 Recession and emerge with record sales growth • Restructured debt and positioned Company for growth and a future liquidity event PE-owned manufacturer of innovative and energy-efficient drying solutions for commercial laundry markets in 90 countries worldwide, acquired by Whirlpool in 2015. • Navigated the 2008-2009 Recession and emerge with record sales growth • Restructured debt and positioned Company for growth and a future liquidity event
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CFO
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2005 - 2008
Privately owned manufacturer of pressure sensitive adhesive tapes, with locations in the US, Europe and Asia, acquired by 3M in 2008. • Collaborated with COO to reduce annual operating costs $2 million • Led value-added analyses for M&E investment, cutting costs, and lowering inventory • Integrated Italy acquisition, increasing profitability Privately owned manufacturer of pressure sensitive adhesive tapes, with locations in the US, Europe and Asia, acquired by 3M in 2008. • Collaborated with COO to reduce annual operating costs $2 million • Led value-added analyses for M&E investment, cutting costs, and lowering inventory • Integrated Italy acquisition, increasing profitability
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Group Controller
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2003 - 2005
Publicly traded global water separations technology company, acquired by GE in 2005. • Managed accounting and reporting for 9 controllers in US and overseas, representing 50% of Company revenues and over 75% of EBIT • Confirmed Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and Section 404 certification • Analyzed $250M of project engineering and construction bid proposals Publicly traded global water separations technology company, acquired by GE in 2005. • Managed accounting and reporting for 9 controllers in US and overseas, representing 50% of Company revenues and over 75% of EBIT • Confirmed Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and Section 404 certification • Analyzed $250M of project engineering and construction bid proposals
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American Engineered Components
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United States
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Retail Office Equipment
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CFO
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2001 - 2003
PE-owned manufacturer of specialty stamped metal parts for automotive and industrial applications. • Identified and implemented company reorganization plan, saving $2M • Restructured debt with private equity investors and company bankers PE-owned manufacturer of specialty stamped metal parts for automotive and industrial applications. • Identified and implemented company reorganization plan, saving $2M • Restructured debt with private equity investors and company bankers
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Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
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United States
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Group Controller
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1993 - 2001
- TACC, a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Rockland, MA • Managed integration of $150M acquisition to ensure ITW standards were followed - CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, Glenview, IL • Managed growth of Polymers, Fluids & Machine Components Group from $330M to $750M through acquisition and organic growth - DEVCON, a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Danvers, MA • Managed accounting and IT operations in US, Mexico, UK, Ireland and Japan - TACC, a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Rockland, MA • Managed integration of $150M acquisition to ensure ITW standards were followed - CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS, Glenview, IL • Managed growth of Polymers, Fluids & Machine Components Group from $330M to $750M through acquisition and organic growth - DEVCON, a division of Illinois Tool Works, Inc., Danvers, MA • Managed accounting and IT operations in US, Mexico, UK, Ireland and Japan
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Osram Sylvania
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Manager Business Analysis
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1985 - 1993
Manager, Business Analysis • Reporting, Planning, Financial Analysis Manager, Business Analysis • Reporting, Planning, Financial Analysis
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Education
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1985 - 1990
Bentley University - McCallum Graduate School of Business
MBA, Finance -
1977 - 1981
Fairfield University
BS, Accounting
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