Experience

Autobahn Consultants

• United States
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Consultant

  • May 2023 - Present

  Serving as an extension and amplification of lower and middle market executive teams, Autobahn Consultants support the most critical executions and strategic planning processes. Built upon decades of experience in a multitude of industries, we take the wheel to make sure we get where you want to go. Serving as an extension and amplification of lower and middle market executive teams, Autobahn Consultants support the most critical executions and strategic planning processes. Built upon decades of experience in a multitude of industries, we take the wheel to make sure we get where you want to go.



Spectrum Brands, Inc

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Global Category Development Aquatics

  • Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

  Steered global cross-functional teams coordinating operations, marketing strategies, and specialty business units for $350M portfolio of pet care products and brands for category leader within $1B pet care and $4B corporate umbrellas.Managed $25M specialty manufacturing business unit and ten-person commercial team (15% FY22 revenue and profit growth) with key roles in business development, sales and operations planning, and strategic category management.Spearheaded white space initiatives including $5M co-manufacturing sourcing project, licensing agreement for a $30M brand, expansion of $7M direct business models, and re-alignment opportunities for $50M in USA manufacturing COGS.Led Sales, Sourcing, R&D, Operations, and Global Marketing Teams on exploration and creation of new international market strategies for $50M basket of high potential global consumer brands. Scheduled market launches included Australia, Japan, and Latin American regions.Member of global pet care acquisition team responsible for preparing acquisition recommendations and evaluating new opportunities for executive leadership focused on companies with values between $50M - $500M Show less

• Director Of Business Operations

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

  Post acquisition role leading multi-site operation with full P&L responsibilities ($15M revenue, $3M EBITDA in F21) in coordination with two-year enterprise integration project, business model expansion, global relationship transition, and brand preservation.Managed two-year, cross-functional, Director level integration project delivering 350 basis point EBITDA improvement.Executed two-year $2.5M manufacturing site transition from Ohio to Missouri.Exceeded post-acquisition operating revenue goal by 21% (two year 15% CAGR) and EBITDA goal by 23% (two year 23% CAGR).Outperformed category (3x), industry (2x), and corporate (2x) growth rates during pandemic through achievement of key retailer relationship expansion, strategic supply chain diversification, and transformation of operation planning functions. Show less



Omega Sea LLC

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President, Chief Operating Officer

  • Mar 2013 - Mar 2020

  Provided strategy, leadership, and functional management of private equity-backed pet nutrition business, leading the Omega One brand and Omega Sea business to leadership position in category and global private label manufacturing ($11M revenue, $2.2M Adj EBITDA in FY20).Executed sale of business to Spectrum Brands with exit multiple yielding 7.25x MOIC over nine-year period (21% IRR).Reversed declining EBITDA trend through operational transformation with key deliverables in HR, MIS and KPI reporting, lean process improvements, and key equipment investments.Propelled Omega One to #2 Nielsen-measured brand for aquatics nutrition and doubled total revenue from approximately $5M in 2013 to over $11M in 2019 (category-best 3x segment growth rate).Established industry competitive advantages in temperature controlled fulfillment and small batch food production leading to $6M in sales growth over six-year period. Direct management of seven person global sales team aligned to internal fulfillment operation serving over 3,500 North American retail locations.Led internal marketing team on insights driven brand transformation with key deliverables including product packaging for 100+ SKU catalog, re-designed digital presence, and transformation of e-commerce strategy. Created and managed SQF Food Safety and R&D Teams aligned to customer value stream and global regulatory environment.Led evaluation and execution of approximately $2M in capital improvements with larger projects including $350k for food processing and packaging equipment, $250k for ERP software implementation, and $250k for building expansion projects. Show less

• Vice President Of International Sales

  • Aug 2011 - Feb 2013

  Managed and executed all aspects of international sales including business development, international regulatory compliance, market prioritization, international trade shows, customer training, and product development.Doubled annual sales from approximately $500k in 2011 to over $1M in 2012 through acquisition and expansion of key relationships in South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Middle Eastern countries.Led ESG initiative for business and consumer facing brand sustainability certification with Marine Stewardship Council to create world’s first certified sustainable aquatics nutrition company. Omega Sea remains an MSC Certified company.Utilized government assistance programs and grants through the USDA, Dept. of Commerce, and State of Ohio to evaluate new markets, validate new prospects, and double funding for international marketing budget. Show less



PNC Bank

• United States
• Financial Services

• Assistant Vice President

  • Feb 2009 - Aug 2011

  Managed sales, customer service, operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance of Northeast Philadelphia branch with approximately 2,200 customers and $60 million on deposit.Received Gallup Human Sigma 6 Award for highest achievement in customer and employee engagement.

• Accel Management Development Associate

  • Feb 2009 - Feb 2010

  Rotational management development program supporting retail operations and the National City integration.