Rick Walters
Managing Director - Operating Partner at Lincoln Road Global Management, LLC- Claim this Profile
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Dave Bybee
‘Steady, operationally-focused professional with solid integrity’ is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Rick. I reported to Rick at Service King from 2013-2015, where we worked closely together building the finance and accounting infrastructure for the rapidly expanding, and newly PE sponsored, business. I was always impressed with Rick’s ability to navigate complex business issues or challenges with a steady, strategic, thorough, and precise approach. He was extremely supportive of his team, giving us the resources, the space, and the mentorship to grow and to be successful in a very dynamic environment. I would highly recommend Rick for an operational CFO role, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with Rick in the future.
Gary Crutchfield
As a consultant, I supported Rick's improvement initiatives during his tenures at O'Sullivan and Service King. His strategic vision and ability to bring disparate functional perspectives to cohesive and actionable objectives drove financial and operational improvements. His strategic capability, combined with his proven tactical skills offered a sustainable professional competency. Rick presents a calming influence in turbulent situations and his support of those around him creates a highly effective work environment for personal and professional growth.
Dave Bybee
‘Steady, operationally-focused professional with solid integrity’ is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Rick. I reported to Rick at Service King from 2013-2015, where we worked closely together building the finance and accounting infrastructure for the rapidly expanding, and newly PE sponsored, business. I was always impressed with Rick’s ability to navigate complex business issues or challenges with a steady, strategic, thorough, and precise approach. He was extremely supportive of his team, giving us the resources, the space, and the mentorship to grow and to be successful in a very dynamic environment. I would highly recommend Rick for an operational CFO role, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with Rick in the future.
Gary Crutchfield
As a consultant, I supported Rick's improvement initiatives during his tenures at O'Sullivan and Service King. His strategic vision and ability to bring disparate functional perspectives to cohesive and actionable objectives drove financial and operational improvements. His strategic capability, combined with his proven tactical skills offered a sustainable professional competency. Rick presents a calming influence in turbulent situations and his support of those around him creates a highly effective work environment for personal and professional growth.
Dave Bybee
‘Steady, operationally-focused professional with solid integrity’ is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Rick. I reported to Rick at Service King from 2013-2015, where we worked closely together building the finance and accounting infrastructure for the rapidly expanding, and newly PE sponsored, business. I was always impressed with Rick’s ability to navigate complex business issues or challenges with a steady, strategic, thorough, and precise approach. He was extremely supportive of his team, giving us the resources, the space, and the mentorship to grow and to be successful in a very dynamic environment. I would highly recommend Rick for an operational CFO role, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with Rick in the future.
Gary Crutchfield
As a consultant, I supported Rick's improvement initiatives during his tenures at O'Sullivan and Service King. His strategic vision and ability to bring disparate functional perspectives to cohesive and actionable objectives drove financial and operational improvements. His strategic capability, combined with his proven tactical skills offered a sustainable professional competency. Rick presents a calming influence in turbulent situations and his support of those around him creates a highly effective work environment for personal and professional growth.
Dave Bybee
‘Steady, operationally-focused professional with solid integrity’ is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Rick. I reported to Rick at Service King from 2013-2015, where we worked closely together building the finance and accounting infrastructure for the rapidly expanding, and newly PE sponsored, business. I was always impressed with Rick’s ability to navigate complex business issues or challenges with a steady, strategic, thorough, and precise approach. He was extremely supportive of his team, giving us the resources, the space, and the mentorship to grow and to be successful in a very dynamic environment. I would highly recommend Rick for an operational CFO role, and I would welcome the opportunity to work with Rick in the future.
Gary Crutchfield
As a consultant, I supported Rick's improvement initiatives during his tenures at O'Sullivan and Service King. His strategic vision and ability to bring disparate functional perspectives to cohesive and actionable objectives drove financial and operational improvements. His strategic capability, combined with his proven tactical skills offered a sustainable professional competency. Rick presents a calming influence in turbulent situations and his support of those around him creates a highly effective work environment for personal and professional growth.
Credentials
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CPA
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Experience
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Lincoln Road Global Management, LLC
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Director - Operating Partner
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Feb 2021 - Present
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Paradies Lagardère
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Group CFO
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2018 - Feb 2021
A $1B+ operator of travel retail and food & beverage locations In airports across the US and Canada. A $1B+ operator of travel retail and food & beverage locations In airports across the US and Canada.
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ATW
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United States
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Truck Transportation
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100 - 200 Employee
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CFO
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2017 - 2017
A $1 billion manufacturer, distributor and retailer of utility trailers serving the pro-grade and consumer markets with a brand line-up including Big Tex, PJ Trailers, RC Trailers, CM Truck Beds and Carry-on. The retail business segment includes Trailer World dealer locations and Tex Trail parts and service. A $1 billion manufacturer, distributor and retailer of utility trailers serving the pro-grade and consumer markets with a brand line-up including Big Tex, PJ Trailers, RC Trailers, CM Truck Beds and Carry-on. The retail business segment includes Trailer World dealer locations and Tex Trail parts and service.
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Motorsport Aftermarket Group, Inc. (MAG)
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Dallas/Fort Worth Area
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CFO
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2015 - 2017
MAG is a $700 million vertically-integrated manufacturer, distributor and online retailer of aftermarket products for the powersports industry. MAG is a $700 million vertically-integrated manufacturer, distributor and online retailer of aftermarket products for the powersports industry.
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Service King Collision
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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CFO
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2013 - 2015
Senior executive leader for $960 million private equity owned business. Recruited to CFO role after the founder had sold a majority interest to The Carlyle Group. Having improved performance via driving results in mergers & acquisitions, financial planning, treasury, accounting & reporting the business was sold to Blackstone. Senior executive leader for $960 million private equity owned business. Recruited to CFO role after the founder had sold a majority interest to The Carlyle Group. Having improved performance via driving results in mergers & acquisitions, financial planning, treasury, accounting & reporting the business was sold to Blackstone.
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Sun Capital Partners, Inc.
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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100 - 200 Employee
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Vice President- Group CFO, Portfolio Company Operations
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2007 - 2013
Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a $30 billion revenue global private equity firm with over 90 portfolio companies supported by $10 billion in capital under management focused on leveraged buyouts of turnarounds, underperformers and special situations. Responsibilities were focused on partnering with management in strategy development, profit improvement, and value creation process for 17 portfolio companies; including tier-1 auto suppliers, restaurants, furniture, specialty chemical, industrial, retail, electronic component, and branded food processor. These included Shopko, Smokey Bones, Sonneborn, Fluid Routing Solutions, Del Monte Canada, Captain D's, DriveSol, Wabash, Bundy Refrigeration, Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp, NFP Drivesol Steering, Perfect Timing, Powell Furniture, Big 10 Tires, Life Uniform, ThermaSys, and Nationwide Furniture. Show less
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President & CEO
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2005 - 2006
Leader of $240 million private equity owned business directing the efforts of business leaders in sales, marketing, product development, sourcing, operations, distributions, human resources, IT and finance.
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CFO
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2004 - 2005
Full P&L ownership driven through leading controller, treasurer, CIO and VP-HR.
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Newell Brands
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Group CFO
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2001 - 2004
Direct efforts of 9 divisional CFOs with global revenue of $4 billion
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Division CFO (various operating divisions- Sanford, Eldon Office Products, Mirro)
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1992 - 2001
Financial partner to divisional President assuring business execution to strategy and delivery of annual operating plan.
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