Experience

Models & Tools

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Finanical Officer - Private Equity

  • May 2014 - Present

  PRIVATE EQUITY - AEROSPACE AND AUTOMOTIVE TOOLING, ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING. For nearly 40 years, Models & Tools has provided high quality tooling solutions for the aerospace and communications industries. Our primary focus is aerospace tooling while specializing in designing and manufacturing metallic and composite bond jigs, trim tools, and assembly fixtures. The company is an approved supplier to Lockheed-Martin Aeronautics, and others, as well as being a delegated source for Boeing. Models & Tools has an established reputation for first class quality, on time delivery, and outstanding customer support. We are constantly trying to discover the latest technology and apply innovative solutions to exceed the demands of today's precision aerospace tooling customers. Show less



HGS Aerospace

• United States
• Machinery Manufacturing

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Sep 2013 - May 2014

  AEROSPACE TOOLING, ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING. HGS Aerospace is an innovative and cost-effective supplier of engineering and assembly solutions for aerospace manufacturing. With advanced fabricating and assembly techniques, robotic capabilities, CNC machining and related equipment, HGS Aerospace produces flexible tools and automated machinery for virtually any application. Two locations offer regional support in engineering, manufacturing and assembly. HGS maintains 60,000 square feet of engineering and manufacturing facilities and offers regional support with two locations. The engineering/design center in Seattle, Washington specializes in turnkey design projects for OEMs and Tier One suppliers ranging from tool design and FEA analysis to complex, automated positioning and reconfigurable work holding systems. The machining, fabrication, and assembly facilities in Southeast Michigan fabricate customer and HGS designed tooling and manufacturing solutions for carbon fiber, aluminum and titanium products. Show less



Advanced Integration Technology

• United States
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Oct 2010 - Sep 2013

  AEROSPACE TOOLING, ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING. Global Aerospace Tooling Manufacturer, specializing in industrial automation. AIT is a global provider of turnkey factory automation and aerospace tooling, including the design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of fully integrated plant-floor systems. With hundreds of systems in operation worldwide. AIT Tooling's comprehensive turnkey tooling operations include design, weld fabrication, machining, assembly and design to build for Assembly Jigs, Locating Jigs, Bond Tools, Layup Mandrels, Holding Fixtures, and more. Show less



Skyline Licensing - Rolling Stone Magazine - Branded Division

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Mar 2009 - Oct 2010

  Responsible for financial management, tax preparation, HR, cash flow, asset management and litigation support. Assisted with launch of new product line for Rolling Stone Branded Division into Bloomingdales, Walmart, Kohl’s, FYE and Hudson News, including product development, branding and licensing, marketing, and merchandising. Performed due diligence and start-up of The PFD Co., which is an importer of raw goods for apparel manufacturing doing business internationally with offices in Troy, MI and Los Angeles, CA. Launched US Weekly Branded Division similar to the Rolling Stone product line and launch. Show less



Harley-Davidson, Powersports, Golf Equipment

• VP of Operations, CFO

  • Jan 2001 - Mar 2009

  Private Equity conglomerate with investments and operations in retail, gaming, entertainment, real estate, and venture capital. Complete responsibility for operational performance and financial reporting of all retail locations including cash management, forecasting, HR management, marketing, sales and service, inventory management and ERP software implementation and management. Managed multiple locations with 100+ employees. Performed due diligence, business valuations, financial analysis, M & A, divestitures and liquidations work for venture capital. Show less



Sun & Sail Marine

• Germany
• Facilities Services

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  Complete financial management including cash management, budgeting, payroll, month-end and year-end financial statements with tax preparation for multiple entities and management system implementation Complete financial management including cash management, budgeting, payroll, month-end and year-end financial statements with tax preparation for multiple entities and management system implementation