Experience

EGC Enterprises

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO and Owner

  • Oct 2014 - Present

  EGC Enterprises has pioneered the use of flexible graphite in fluid sealing and thermal management applications for high heat, high pressure and high stakes applications. We have over 30 years of experience serving some of the world’s most recognized companies in aerospace, transportation, power generation and commercial applications.Responsibilities include: Development and execution of strategic growth planFinancial managementResource development and allocation EGC Enterprises has pioneered the use of flexible graphite in fluid sealing and thermal management applications for high heat, high pressure and high stakes applications. We have over 30 years of experience serving some of the world’s most recognized companies in aerospace, transportation, power generation and commercial applications.Responsibilities include: Development and execution of strategic growth planFinancial managementResource development and allocation



Slater Capital

• South Africa

• Founder and Managing Partner

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  Slater Capital is a private investment group that makes controlling investments in manufacturing and specialty distribution businesses in North East Ohio. Focusing on businesses with revenues from $5 to $20 million, we take profitable business and grow them into the middle market. Each investment is based on the long term merits of the business since we have no fund driving decision making. Slater Capital is a private investment group that makes controlling investments in manufacturing and specialty distribution businesses in North East Ohio. Focusing on businesses with revenues from $5 to $20 million, we take profitable business and grow them into the middle market. Each investment is based on the long term merits of the business since we have no fund driving decision making.



PEBCO, Inc.

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Apr 2010 - Present

  PEBCO® is recognized as a leader in designing and manufacturing customized material handling equipment for the dry, bulk solids industry. Our products include ruggedly built gates, valves, diverters, feeders, loading spouts and chutes. PEBCO® is recognized as a leader in designing and manufacturing customized material handling equipment for the dry, bulk solids industry. Our products include ruggedly built gates, valves, diverters, feeders, loading spouts and chutes.



The Takoda Group, LLC

• Operating Partner

  • May 2012 - Sep 2014

  Takoda Group is a private investment firm that specializes in the acquisition of leading middle market companies . Our primary focus is on profitable companies with revenues from $5 to $100 million and the potential for growth, both organic and through acquisitions. We are focused on making investments in the following industries: consumer products and services, niche manufacturing, and business services. Takoda Group is a private investment firm that specializes in the acquisition of leading middle market companies . Our primary focus is on profitable companies with revenues from $5 to $100 million and the potential for growth, both organic and through acquisitions. We are focused on making investments in the following industries: consumer products and services, niche manufacturing, and business services.



NAVCO, LLC

• United States

• President

  • Jul 2011 - Sep 2012

  North American Vehicle Components, LLC (NAVCO), based in Charlotte, NC, is a leading producer of steel and aluminum reservoirs and related components for heavy trucks, military vehicles, automotive, and motor sports applications. North American Vehicle Components, LLC (NAVCO), based in Charlotte, NC, is a leading producer of steel and aluminum reservoirs and related components for heavy trucks, military vehicles, automotive, and motor sports applications.



Oatey Company

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director of Asian Operations

  • Feb 2010 - Jul 2011

  Responsible for Oatey Company operations in Asia including procurement, manufacturing, sales and engineering.

• Asian Sourcing Manager

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2010

  Direct all sourcing and inventory planning activities in Asia for Oatey, Dearborn Brass, Harvey, and Cherne brands

• Project Manager

  • Jun 2007 - Jan 2009

  Managing ERP search and selection process



Cleveland Clinic

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Analyst

  • Feb 2005 - Sep 2005

  Performed market research and development analysis in the diagnostic imaging space Performed market research and development analysis in the diagnostic imaging space