Sector Experience

Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
14
years

Years of Experience

12/19

Member Since

Experience

 
Empire Countertops LLC Operations
CEO/COO/IT Manager
07/2011 - 02/2018
Following acquisition of Associated Tileworks, retained as part of new PE owners’ aggressive growth plan. Within two
years, promoted to COO, leading a team of 100+ across multi-location manufacturing, inventory control, pricing,
customer support, IT, accounting, and commercial sales departments. Due to significant C-level turnover, continuing
losses and resignation of PE board, appointed CEO by original founder and majority stockholder.
Associated Tileworks Inc Operations
Operations Manager
05/2006 - 07/2011
Leveraging past experience within the stone industry, directed plant operations, team of 15, process improvement
initiatives, inventory management, cost and quality control, human resource development, team building, and safety
compliance. Within two years promoted to Operations Manager with increased focus on product quality.
Simultaneously, enrolled in McCombs’ MBA program to further strengthen management, financial and business acumen.
Stone Resources LTD Operations
CNC Engineer
05/2005 - 03/2006
Hired as second shift supervisor, while undertaking additional accountability as a CNC expert to evaluate and
recommend company’s future capital investment plans for modern CNC and Water Jet machinery and process layout
equipment.
DFW Stone Supply Operations
Production Manager
01/2004 - 05/2005
Hired to facilitate adoption of recently purchased, high-tech CNC machines and laser drawing equipment that would
automate, improve accuracy of stonework and meet delivery needs of large, complex commercial projects. Supervised
team of 15, while managing production operations and leading continuous process improvement projects.