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Former CEO with 20+ years advising private and family-owned companies through pivotal moments. WHO I WORK WITH Privately held and family-owned businesses $10M–$300M in revenue. Manufacturing, distribution, and industrial sectors. Typical situations: Board or governance inflection points Sale, recap, or acquisition preparation Founder-to-next-generation transitions Turnarounds or strategic reset WHAT I BRING TO THE BOARDROOM Former CEO who led a company out of bankruptcy and into record profitability Led a successful sale at a premium EBITDA multiple Board advisor across manufacturing, building products, packaging, and technology Clear, independent perspective grounded in real operating experience I help boards see around corners, challenge assumptions, and support CEOs without stepping into management. 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