Experience

Cooley Group

• United States
• Textile Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager Building Products

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  Responsible for revenue and profit of the Building Products/Waterproofing Systems Division representing 60% of company wide sales. Tripled the sales of the division since taking responsibility for it. Achieved continued growth and increased profit over the last 7 years and record sales for roofing for the company in 2022. Added two top four customers in this role. Responsible for revenue and profit of the Building Products/Waterproofing Systems Division representing 60% of company wide sales. Tripled the sales of the division since taking responsibility for it. Achieved continued growth and increased profit over the last 7 years and record sales for roofing for the company in 2022. Added two top four customers in this role.

• Global Accounts Manager Building Products

  • 2011 - 2015

  Transitioned into a sales role in 2011 with focus on single ply roof membranes. Through a highly technical, consultative approach, grew the Building Products Division to 50% of total company revenue. Earned Salesman of the Year Award in 2014 for 27% growth over 2013. Transitioned into a sales role in 2011 with focus on single ply roof membranes. Through a highly technical, consultative approach, grew the Building Products Division to 50% of total company revenue. Earned Salesman of the Year Award in 2014 for 27% growth over 2013.

• Technical Manager

  • 2007 - 2010

  Joined Cooley Group in 2007 as Sign and Print Media Technical Manager. Led a team to develop, trial, and commercialize the top selling lightweight reinforced vinyl with printability and block-out properties. Led projects in the vinyl sign, awning , and product integrated photovoltaic areas. Joined Cooley Group in 2007 as Sign and Print Media Technical Manager. Led a team to develop, trial, and commercialize the top selling lightweight reinforced vinyl with printability and block-out properties. Led projects in the vinyl sign, awning , and product integrated photovoltaic areas.



GAF

• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Research & Development Manager

  • 1997 - 2007

  Managed new product development for GAF's Topcoat liquid applied roofing division. Developed and helped commercialize a complete line of roof restoration coatings and sealants. Led a technical team to develop highly reflective modified bitumen membranes. Received patents for low VOC adhesives and coatings to improve granule adhesion of modified membranes and shingles. Managed new product development for GAF's Topcoat liquid applied roofing division. Developed and helped commercialize a complete line of roof restoration coatings and sealants. Led a technical team to develop highly reflective modified bitumen membranes. Received patents for low VOC adhesives and coatings to improve granule adhesion of modified membranes and shingles.