Chief Administrative Officer

• May 2018 - Present

Controller - Polaris Aftermarket Brands

• Jun 2015 - Apr 2018

Provide financial leadership to portfolio of acquired aftermarket brands with core competencies in apparel, metal & plastics manufacturing and sourced accessories. Ensure accounting and forecasting accuracy while providing general business insights to brand leader. Direct finance teams in four states through dotted-line reporting structure. Achievements:Implemented standard cost structure at plastic manufacturing company leading to 25% reduction in direct laborLed a successful finance integration of two recent acquisitions including analysis of post-integration synergiesEstablished aggressive 2016 budget supported with valid business initiatives

Brand Manager / COO Kolpin Brand

• Feb 2014 - May 2015

Full PL responsibility with direct reports in product management, engineering, marketing, customer service and supply chain. Lead the post-acquisition relocation of operations to Minnesota and Ohio. Create long-range strategic plans to reinvigorate the brand.Achievements:Hired 14 employees over 9 months to establish the go-forward team in Minnesota. Provided leadership to achieve 15% revenue growth in first year of acquisition.Relocated warehouse to Ohio without interruption to customers.Led quarterly integration updates to Senior Executives including CEO.

Purchasing Manager – Parts, Garments, Accessories

• Jun 2011 - Feb 2014

Manage team of 10 purchasing analysts and demand planners to forecast and purchase over 50,000 SKUs. Achieve aggressive customer service and financial goals. Negotiate and purchase from a worldwide supplier network. Achievements:Guided team to consistently achieve 97% fill rate metrics while sales increased over 20%. Developed team of analysts whereas the majority were promoted to roles within Polaris.Completed the post-acquisition integration of Indian Motorcycle service parts.Implemented $1M demand planning software program.Concurrently held sales & purchasing leadership roles for 8 months.

Product Line Sales Manager - Pure Polaris Division

• Dec 2008 - Jun 2011

Achieve annual revenue goals through creation of effective sales programs to meet customer needs. Communicate initiatives to sales force & customers through a variety of mediums. Establish rapport with sales field through in-field customer visits. Achievements:Grew revenue 30% during the role while increasing promotion productivity by nearly 10%. Implemented strategy to maintain customer engagement during 2009 recession.Completed market assessment and cultivated acquisition targets in various industries.

Business Unit Controller - Snowmobiles

• Jun 2006 - Dec 2008

Responsible for all aspects of the $200M snowmobile division including long-term planning, go-to-market strategy, budgeting, and expense control. Ensure the integrity of financial statements through monthly review and accounting close process. Complete and communicate annual budget and monthly forecasts to senior leadership. Partner with division leaders to ensure financially sound decisions. Achievements:Provided financial guidance to ailing business unit to increase profitability by $40MEstablished pricing strategy based on competition and value equations to expand marginsIncreased forecast accuracy by understanding market conditions and business fundamentalsConcurrently held two controller roles for 9 months

Business Unit Controller - Parts, Garments & Accessories

• Sep 2004 - Apr 2007

Responsible for all financial aspects of the $250M business unit. Ensure the integrity of financial statements through monthly review and accounting close process. Complete and communicate annual budget and monthly forecasts to senior leadership. Provide finance leadership to retail financial services division to drive $25M of income.Achievements:Implemented variable profit analysis allowing managers to effectively expand marginAnalyzed $6M warehouse expansion and closure of another Negotiated contract to sell $40M of annual accounts receivable to external finance company

Various Financial Roles

• 1998 - 2004

Progressive finance responsibility in a $4B corporation holding analyst roles in decision support, credit, pricing, merchandising and Maytag Brand business unit Progressive finance responsibility in a $4B corporation holding analyst roles in decision support, credit, pricing, merchandising and Maytag Brand business unit