President

• Oct 2021 - Present

SVP, VP Product Development / Management

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2021

100% YoY Gain in Throughput & Double-Digit Sales Growth From Expansion, Productivity, & Sales Strategies ► Expedite growth with new offerings meeting market demand; enhance company image as industry player and tighten operational quality.► Serve as growth advisor on facility moves, market entry, product ideation, business case, product marketing and pricing, and rollouts. ► Created Product Development serving Europe and Americas. ► Bring ideas to market, fulfilling global brand requirements; grow production and customer base.► Oversee 10 direct / 80 indirect reports (Sales & Marketing, Operations, E-Commerce, Logistics).Product Innovation, Brand Awareness, & Global Market Success: ● Expanded profit, revenue, and market opportunity via global distribution, brand and product development, market-centric strategy, and strong sales planning. Outpaced competitor profit margins.● Distinguished company in worldwide markets with strategic vision, corporate identity, marketing strategy, and ad / web content; built US and global trade show presence including #1 show worldwide (Automechanika).● Created Autotecnica brand as profit center attracting B2B / B2C customers in APAC and North America; added OEM deals with major automakers – gaining PR, credibility, and sales edge. ● Established Product Development and grew SKUs exponentially to meet market needs.● Tightened operations, leading seamless consolidation into sole facility. Negotiated acquisition and layout; leased previous facilities for additional revenue stream.● Achieved peak productivity per FTE by restructuring logistics, establishing QMS / ISO 900 mandates, maintaining lean teams; and assisting EDI, barcoding, e-commerce platform, and corporate website design.

Vice President Sales / Marketing

• Jul 2005 - 2016

100% YoY Gain in Throughput & Double-Digit Sales Growth From Expansion, Productivity, & Sales Strategies ► Expedite growth with new offerings meeting market demand; enhance company image as industry player and tighten operational quality.► Serve as growth advisor on facility moves, market entry, product ideation, business case, product marketing and pricing, and rollouts. ► Created Product Development serving Europe and Americas. ► Bring ideas to market, fulfilling global brand requirements; grow production and customer base.► Oversee 10 direct / 80 indirect reports (Sales & Marketing, Operations, E-Commerce, Logistics).Product Innovation, Brand Awareness, & Global Market Success: ● Expanded profit, revenue, and market opportunity via global distribution, brand and product development, market-centric strategy, and strong sales planning. Outpaced competitor profit margins.● Distinguished company in worldwide markets with strategic vision, corporate identity, marketing strategy, and ad / web content; built US and global trade show presence including #1 show worldwide (Automechanika).● Created Autotecnica brand as profit center attracting B2B / B2C customers in APAC and North America; added OEM deals with major automakers – gaining PR, credibility, and sales edge. ● Established Product Development and grew SKUs exponentially to meet market needs.● Tightened operations, leading seamless consolidation into sole facility. Negotiated acquisition and layout; leased previous facilities for additional revenue stream.● Achieved peak productivity per FTE by restructuring logistics, establishing QMS / ISO 900 mandates, maintaining lean teams; and assisting EDI, barcoding, e-commerce platform, and corporate website design.

Business Owner

• Nov 2017 - Nov 2019

Negotiated the purchase and re-location of a UK based OE parts manufacturing business to the US. Negotiated new OE contracts for Ravenite with major car manufacturer. Set-up new production facilities in US prior to Covid shut down. Negotiated the purchase and re-location of a UK based OE parts manufacturing business to the US. Negotiated new OE contracts for Ravenite with major car manufacturer. Set-up new production facilities in US prior to Covid shut down.

Chief Operations Director (Service / Parts)

• May 1995 - May 2005

Major Role in Premier Test Track & First Land Rover Centre Concept – With 10-Year Top Sales Records ► Planned and executed showcase center and related test track enjoying longtime success; earned Master Guild status and Corporate Coach awards. ► Met with Land Rover North America President and dealer principals on building coordination. ► Engaged community with sponsored events, generating goodwill and promoting brand. ► Reported results to dealer group Board. ► Managed 50 direct reports. Flagship Site Leadership, Sales Results, Facility Buildout, & New Customer Attraction: ● Generated exposure with new Centre and test track drawing customers and boosting sales. ● Ranked Top 5 nationwide (10-year growth record) in Sales and Service, plus Customer Service Index. ● Established ground-up Land Rover Centre, coordinating construction, Service and Parts layout, and storefront operations (equipment purchasing, inventory, décor, hiring, permits). ● Built first on-site track nationwide in tandem with corporate / construction engineers. Managed test drives as Ascent certified specialist.

National Director Sales & Marketing

• Aug 1986 - Apr 1995