Experience

KPI Concepts

• United States
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  KPI is a leading company in the store fixture (displays, shelving, check lanes), metal fabrication (OEM supplier), and wind energy business. KPI has a 40 year history of designing store fixtures for leading brands across the U.S. KPI is located in Iowa and Utah. KPI is a leading company in the store fixture (displays, shelving, check lanes), metal fabrication (OEM supplier), and wind energy business. KPI has a 40 year history of designing store fixtures for leading brands across the U.S. KPI is located in Iowa and Utah.



Legacy Cabinets

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President & CEO

  • Oct 2019 - Jun 2021

  Private Equity Backed - Legacy Cabinets is a leading manufacturer and distributor of cabinetry throughout the U.S. For over 25 years, Legacy has been designing and manufacturing high quality cabinetry for discerning homeowners. Through an exceptional dealer network, Legacy is able to provide homeowners with products that deliver on our Legacy promise. Legacy is building a tradition of fine cabinetry. Private Equity Backed - Legacy Cabinets is a leading manufacturer and distributor of cabinetry throughout the U.S. For over 25 years, Legacy has been designing and manufacturing high quality cabinetry for discerning homeowners. Through an exceptional dealer network, Legacy is able to provide homeowners with products that deliver on our Legacy promise. Legacy is building a tradition of fine cabinetry.



Inland Coatings

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Oct 2017 - May 2021

  Successful Acquisition - Private Equity. Successful Acquisition - Private Equity.



Inland Coatings Holdings

• West Des Moines, Iowa

• CEO

  • Oct 2017 - Oct 2019

  PE backed CEO and Board Member of Inland Coatings Holdings. Private Equity Platform. Inland, Truco, and ALDO are premiere manufacturers of SEBS Rubber Elastomeric, Acrylic Elastomeric, and Silicone commercial roof coatings plus industrial coatings. National and International distribution, with in-market sales representation throughout the United States. Extensive product portfolio for Commercial Buildings, Ag, Automotive, and Industrial applications. PE backed CEO and Board Member of Inland Coatings Holdings. Private Equity Platform. Inland, Truco, and ALDO are premiere manufacturers of SEBS Rubber Elastomeric, Acrylic Elastomeric, and Silicone commercial roof coatings plus industrial coatings. National and International distribution, with in-market sales representation throughout the United States. Extensive product portfolio for Commercial Buildings, Ag, Automotive, and Industrial applications.



EFCO

• United States
• Construction
• 200 - 300 Employee

• President

  • Apr 2014 - Aug 2017

  EFCO, A Pella Corporation Company. President of EFCO Corporation, Aluminum Windows, Doors, and Storefront. $265mm business with 1300 team members. Led successful sale of EFCO Corporation to Apogee Enterprises. EFCO, A Pella Corporation Company. President of EFCO Corporation, Aluminum Windows, Doors, and Storefront. $265mm business with 1300 team members. Led successful sale of EFCO Corporation to Apogee Enterprises.



Pella Corporation

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• President EFCO Corporation and VP of Commercial Pella Corporation

  • Apr 2015 - Jul 2017

  Leading company within the commercial industry, focused on the mid-market commercial segment: Aluminum Windows, Doors, Storefront, and Curtain Wall. $265M business with 1300 employees. National market coverage through both company owned and independent manufacturer's representation, domestic and international markets. Led divestiture and then subsequent acquisition. Business realized growth of 25% during two year period and was positioned to deliver double digit EBITDA growth. Multiple… Show more Leading company within the commercial industry, focused on the mid-market commercial segment: Aluminum Windows, Doors, Storefront, and Curtain Wall. $265M business with 1300 employees. National market coverage through both company owned and independent manufacturer's representation, domestic and international markets. Led divestiture and then subsequent acquisition. Business realized growth of 25% during two year period and was positioned to deliver double digit EBITDA growth. Multiple manufacturing locations, custom manufacturing. Led business through an extensive improvement situation that required a new strategic direction, accelerated profit growth, capital investments, talent infusion, and customer base expansion all within an expedited time-frame to deliver a $XXXmm company with double digit EBITDA.

• Vice President Commercial

  • Apr 2015 - Mar 2017

  Held role concurrently with President of Commercial Business. Served on Pella Corporation senior executive team.

• Director International Business Development

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

  Responsible for International Business Development. Primary focus was in China, followed by Southeast Asia, and Indonesia. Identified and secured Joint Ventures/Licensing agreements and the scale-up of China based distribution to serve the Chinese construction market.



Pella Corporation

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director Commercial Business Development

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Responsible for commercial business strategy, account development, sales and marketing teams, engineering teams, and delivering growth initiatives including JVs. Led corporate team consisting of 50 members and two in-market sales organizations. Responsible for commercial business strategy, account development, sales and marketing teams, engineering teams, and delivering growth initiatives including JVs. Led corporate team consisting of 50 members and two in-market sales organizations.



Pella Corporation

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Division General Manager

  • 2008 - 2011

  Responsible for market growth and profitability for a $420M Vinyl and Fiberglass Window and Door Division. Led Sales, Marketing, Business Development, Product Development, Quality and IT, with linkage to four production facilities and multiple sales offices throughout the U.S. Developed business relationships with National Accounts partner: Lowe’s Corporation. National Accounts leadership, Consumer Direct Channel Marketing.

• Director of Sales and Marketing

  • 2006 - 2008

  Responsible for divisional marketing and sales team efforts, market share growth and portfolio profitability for a $XXXM Vinyl Window and Door business. Led product portfolio strategy, channel management, and new product introductions. Delivered $17M in new product sales within 12 months and 20% market share improvement in 2008. Successful experience with Lowe’s Corporation line reviews and securing product position within all Lowe’s locations to increase sales performance.

• Director of Operations and Plant Manager

  • 2002 - 2006

  Led four plant locations throughout the United States with 1,500 team members and $XXXM in annual sales. Responsible for improving safety performance, capacity, plant cost structures, service levels, new product launches and P/L performance. Implemented aggressive Continuous Improvement-Lean Sigma efforts throughout manufacturing system. Extensive experience in championing Kaizen, Toyota Production System, Six Sigma, and Lean Sigma methodologies within operations teams.



3M

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lean Six Sigma Manager

  • 1992 - 2002

  Successful 10-year career that included leadership experiences in multiple U.S. locations and multiple divisions. • International Project Manager (Brazil, New Zealand, Taiwan, Canada, Mexico). • Six Sigma Certified Successful 10-year career that included leadership experiences in multiple U.S. locations and multiple divisions. • International Project Manager (Brazil, New Zealand, Taiwan, Canada, Mexico). • Six Sigma Certified