Frank Sutton
Founder and CEO at Positive Distribution LLC- Claim this Profile
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John Riddle
I have had the pleasure of working for Frank at Positive Distribution for six years. He is a tremendous focused business leader who invests in his people along with technology which has allowed his companies to reach their full potential and maximize their profitability. He has expertise in business development, retail, consumer products, high-level strategy, and execution. His entrepreneurial spirit, long term vision, transparency, and confidence carries over to his staff and has also earned respect among business leaders globally.
John Riddle
I have had the pleasure of working for Frank at Positive Distribution for six years. He is a tremendous focused business leader who invests in his people along with technology which has allowed his companies to reach their full potential and maximize their profitability. He has expertise in business development, retail, consumer products, high-level strategy, and execution. His entrepreneurial spirit, long term vision, transparency, and confidence carries over to his staff and has also earned respect among business leaders globally.
John Riddle
I have had the pleasure of working for Frank at Positive Distribution for six years. He is a tremendous focused business leader who invests in his people along with technology which has allowed his companies to reach their full potential and maximize their profitability. He has expertise in business development, retail, consumer products, high-level strategy, and execution. His entrepreneurial spirit, long term vision, transparency, and confidence carries over to his staff and has also earned respect among business leaders globally.
John Riddle
I have had the pleasure of working for Frank at Positive Distribution for six years. He is a tremendous focused business leader who invests in his people along with technology which has allowed his companies to reach their full potential and maximize their profitability. He has expertise in business development, retail, consumer products, high-level strategy, and execution. His entrepreneurial spirit, long term vision, transparency, and confidence carries over to his staff and has also earned respect among business leaders globally.
Experience
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Positive Distribution LLC
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder and CEO
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Jul 2014 - Present
Positive Distribution LLC is an eCommerce company that manages third-party products in its Amazon Seller Central store. The company also owns the patent/trademark for LOCK LACES®, the original no tie elastic shoelaces. Positive Distribution LLC manufactures, distributes, and sells LOCK LACES® as well as other consumer products worldwide in stores and online. Positive Distribution LLC is an eCommerce company that manages third-party products in its Amazon Seller Central store. The company also owns the patent/trademark for LOCK LACES®, the original no tie elastic shoelaces. Positive Distribution LLC manufactures, distributes, and sells LOCK LACES® as well as other consumer products worldwide in stores and online.
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UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Member, Building Committee
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Jan 2021 - Present
Board members advise the dean and support development of the school to continue its legacy as a top academic institution. Board members advise the dean and support development of the school to continue its legacy as a top academic institution.
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Durham Coca-Cola Bottling Company
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Member, Board Of Directors
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2017 - Present
As a member of the Board, I advise the executive team members as they navigate strategic challenges and opportunities. As a member of the Board, I advise the executive team members as they navigate strategic challenges and opportunities.
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Great Stops LLC
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Owner and Operator
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1996 - 2012
Developed and operated 8 convenience stores in NC with retail, fast food, laundromats, and financial services. Developed and operated 8 convenience stores in NC with retail, fast food, laundromats, and financial services.
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The Village Bank
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United States
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Banking
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100 - 200 Employee
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President and CEO
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1993 - 1995
Recruited to serve as President and CEO to turn around the troubled community bank. Grew profits and assets for 8 straight quarters before selling the bank. Recruited to serve as President and CEO to turn around the troubled community bank. Grew profits and assets for 8 straight quarters before selling the bank.
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Controller and CFO
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1985 - 1993
Served as Controller and CFO of this $600 million profitable bank. Worked on 8 successful mergers and acquisitions and assisted with the sale of the bank to BB&T. Served as Controller and CFO of this $600 million profitable bank. Worked on 8 successful mergers and acquisitions and assisted with the sale of the bank to BB&T.
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Deloitte
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Accountant / CPA
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1983 - 1985
Served on the audit staff. Served on the audit staff.
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Education
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration, Accounting
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