Experience

Northern United Brewing Company

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO / CFO

  • Dec 2015 - Present

• CFO / COO

  • Jul 2012 - Present

  Northern United Brewing Company is home to Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, North Peak Brewing Company, Grizzly Peak Brewing Company, Civilized Spirits Micro Distillery, Nomad Ciders and Bonafide Wines brands. We are a craft brewer, distiller and winemaker and showcase our brands in our restaurants and on-site in our production facility located in Dexter, MI. Consumers can enjoy each of our brands in various locations throughout the U.S. and internationally.



Snap56 Real Estate / A&G Real Estate Partners

• Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• Founder and Lead Consultant

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  Primarily focused as a consultant with A&G Real Estate Partners (www.agrep.com) as a Senior Dealmaker focused on dispositions, restructurings, and mitigation of leased and fee-owned real estate both in and out of bankruptcy. Tony is also well versed in managing expansion for growth-minded retail and restaurant companies via retrofits, relocations and new site development. Over his career, Tony negotiated almost $300 million in lease savings. Over the past 3 years working with A&G, Tony… Show more Primarily focused as a consultant with A&G Real Estate Partners (www.agrep.com) as a Senior Dealmaker focused on dispositions, restructurings, and mitigation of leased and fee-owned real estate both in and out of bankruptcy. Tony is also well versed in managing expansion for growth-minded retail and restaurant companies via retrofits, relocations and new site development. Over his career, Tony negotiated almost $300 million in lease savings. Over the past 3 years working with A&G, Tony has handled clients such as WeWork, Chico’s, Party City, Christmas Tree Shops, GNC, Guitar Center, Gopuff, TooJay’s, Red Lobster and others. He has also orchestrated numerous lease terminations, relocations, excess land givebacks, new store locations, and space downsizings or expansions to meet various clients’ needs. Show less Primarily focused as a consultant with A&G Real Estate Partners (www.agrep.com) as a Senior Dealmaker focused on dispositions, restructurings, and mitigation of leased and fee-owned real estate both in and out of bankruptcy. Tony is also well versed in managing expansion for growth-minded retail and restaurant companies via retrofits, relocations and new site development. Over his career, Tony negotiated almost $300 million in lease savings. Over the past 3 years working with A&G, Tony… Show more Primarily focused as a consultant with A&G Real Estate Partners (www.agrep.com) as a Senior Dealmaker focused on dispositions, restructurings, and mitigation of leased and fee-owned real estate both in and out of bankruptcy. Tony is also well versed in managing expansion for growth-minded retail and restaurant companies via retrofits, relocations and new site development. Over his career, Tony negotiated almost $300 million in lease savings. Over the past 3 years working with A&G, Tony has handled clients such as WeWork, Chico’s, Party City, Christmas Tree Shops, GNC, Guitar Center, Gopuff, TooJay’s, Red Lobster and others. He has also orchestrated numerous lease terminations, relocations, excess land givebacks, new store locations, and space downsizings or expansions to meet various clients’ needs. Show less



Owens Corning

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director - Corporate Development

  • Mar 2011 - Jul 2012

  Focused on global acquisition, divestiture and various strategy projects covering each of our businesses. Frequent interaction with banks, private equity, strategics, consulting firms and various business leaders. Other activities included: valuation modeling, financial statement and business analysis, contract development, commercial market thesis development and negotiation. Focused on global acquisition, divestiture and various strategy projects covering each of our businesses. Frequent interaction with banks, private equity, strategics, consulting firms and various business leaders. Other activities included: valuation modeling, financial statement and business analysis, contract development, commercial market thesis development and negotiation.



Borders

• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vice President - Strategic Planning, Real Estate and International Operations

  • Mar 2010 - Jan 2011

  In my previous role as Vice President of Strategic Planning, Real Estate and International Operations I still maintained my previous real estate responsibilities, but also gained the management of strategic processes with the organization as well as oversight of our existing International businesses again. In this role I reported directly to the CEO and CFO at various points and worked very closely with our entire executive leadership team. I also had direct contact with our Board of… Show more In my previous role as Vice President of Strategic Planning, Real Estate and International Operations I still maintained my previous real estate responsibilities, but also gained the management of strategic processes with the organization as well as oversight of our existing International businesses again. In this role I reported directly to the CEO and CFO at various points and worked very closely with our entire executive leadership team. I also had direct contact with our Board of Directors and many outside stakeholders of the business including banks, investors, landlords, advisors, and many others.

• Director - Real Estate & Finance

  • Feb 2009 - Mar 2010

  In this role I oversaw Borders real estate portfolio. I have direct management responsibilities of both the largest long term liability on the balance sheet (leases) and largest annual fixed expense on our P&L (annual gross occupancy). I currently report directly to our CEO and work very closely with our CFO and rest of the executive management team. I also have interactions with our Board of Directors and various outside investors, banking partners and other stakeholders.

• Managing Director - International; Director - Finance

  • Apr 2007 - Feb 2009

  In this position I oversaw international operations supported by our home office including license & franchise partners as well as the strategic development going forward. Our international division was made up of operations in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and the Middle East. As a part of the finance team I also had the opportunity to be directly involved in our strategic alternatives processes in the UK, Australia, and the overall BGI process. I co-managed… Show more In this position I oversaw international operations supported by our home office including license & franchise partners as well as the strategic development going forward. Our international division was made up of operations in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia and the Middle East. As a part of the finance team I also had the opportunity to be directly involved in our strategic alternatives processes in the UK, Australia, and the overall BGI process. I co-managed many aspects of the process from development of financials/models, agreements, as well as direct negotiations.

• Sr. Manager - Airport

  • Jun 2005 - Apr 2007

  In this position I oversaw all aspects of Borders Airport operations. Our main focus was concentrated in development and growth of the store base and refining our operations to maxamize sales while focusing on margin growth and ensuring our assortment was optimized with high ticket and high margin product. I had the opportunity to gain experience in operations, real-estate development, budget development and management, P&L oversight, store development and construction, marketing and… Show more In this position I oversaw all aspects of Borders Airport operations. Our main focus was concentrated in development and growth of the store base and refining our operations to maxamize sales while focusing on margin growth and ensuring our assortment was optimized with high ticket and high margin product. I had the opportunity to gain experience in operations, real-estate development, budget development and management, P&L oversight, store development and construction, marketing and advertising, and team growth and management.



Gap Inc.

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• MBA Summer Intern

  • Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

  Internal strategy consulting and strategic sourcing / procurement. Internal strategy consulting and strategic sourcing / procurement.



JLL

• United States
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager / Plant Planner

  • Sep 2002 - Dec 2003

  Managed all remaining construction projects (over 50) from plant start-up to completion and planned and launched the second shift of production from initial stages to first finished vehicle through the plant. I also managed day-to-day facilities with a team of UAW skilled trade workers. Managed all remaining construction projects (over 50) from plant start-up to completion and planned and launched the second shift of production from initial stages to first finished vehicle through the plant. I also managed day-to-day facilities with a team of UAW skilled trade workers.



National Football League (NFL)

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Washington Redskins Player

  • Apr 2002 - Aug 2002

  Rookie long snapper in mini-camps and pre-season camp. Rookie long snapper in mini-camps and pre-season camp.



Michigan State University Football

• East Lansing, MI

• Player - Offensive Lineman and Long Snapper

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2002