Appointments and Reappointments to Boards and Commissions: Fire Board: John Mayer with a Term Ending June 30, 2032; Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Member: James Bouck with a Term Ending July 1, 2029; Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Member: Kate McPolin with a Term Ending July 1, 2027; Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Member: Matt Holley with a Term Ending July 1, 2029; Planning Commission Member: Steven Manns with a Term Ending July 1, 2029; Planning Commission Member: Craig Baldwin with a Term Ending July 1, 2029; Planning Commission Member: Mark LaChey with a Term Ending July 1, 2029; Planning Commission Member: Chris Raphael with a Term Ending July 1, 2027

City Council Agenda Item Report

FROM:

Jamie Wolters

MEETING DATE:

June 8, 2026

SUBJECT:

Board and Commission Appointments

DESCRIPTION: Notice of Board and Commission openings for the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Fire District Administrative Board was provided to the public on April 27, 2026. Attached are the application materials submitted by all individuals who applied for these vacancies for your review. Mayor Anderson and city staff have conducted interviews of new applicants to the applicable boards, and the following recommendations are below. BUDGET ACTION REQUIRED: N/A YES COMMITTEE/COMMISSION REVIEW: LEGAL REVIEW: N/A SAMPLE MOTION: Motion to appoint the following residents to the respective Boards and Commissions as indicated below: • Fire Board: • John Mayer with a Term Ending June 30, 2032. • Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Member: • James Bouck with a Term Ending July 1, 2029. • Kate McPolin with a Term Ending July 1, 2027. • Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Member: • Matt Holley with a Term Ending July 1, 2029. • Planning Commission Member: • Steven Manns with a Term Ending July 1, 2029. • Craig Baldwin with a Term Ending July 1, 2029. • Mark LaChey with a Term Ending July 1, 2029. • Chris Raphael with a Term Ending July 1, 2027.

Daily Management of Greater Elgin Area Emergency Medical Services System which includes paramedic licensing, continuing education and inspections for thirteen regional fire agencies and private ambulance services. Continuing responsibilities as Regional Hospital Coordinating Center for IDPH Region IX.

09/2011 to 09/2013

Disaster Preparedness Coordinator - Sherman Hospital, Elgin, IL • Responsible for the regional coordination and management of a federal Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) Grant through the Assistant Secretary of Preparedness and Response (ASPR). • Manage and chair a regional healthcare coalition consisting of thirteen hospitals, five county health departments local EMS, Police, Fire and others charged with regional healthcare and disaster preparedness. • Coordinate all disaster preparedness training at Advocate Sherman Hospital and nine off-site locations. • Comply with all regulating agency training requirements for evacuation, incident command, hazardous materials decontamination, severe weather, utility failure and emergency incidents that may impact patients, visitors and staff at all Advocate Sherman facilities.

03/2008 to 12/2010

Deputy Fire Chief - Operations - Hoffman Estates Fire Department • Oversaw daily operational activities of the fire department. • Supervised the Assistant Chief of Training and Safety, and three Battalion Chiefs • Project Manager of a new seven-million-dollar fire station which opened in June of 2009. • Developed and facilitated the bi-annual Lieutenant's promotional examination. • Facilitated new hire eligibility test for 700 candidates. • Negotiated collective bargaining agreements. • Coordinated the Insurance Services Organization (ISO) evaluation. • Represented the department at regional fire service, civic organization, and Village Board meetings.

02/2006 to 03/2008

Deputy Fire Chief - Administration • Managed $12 million annual fire department budget. • Created a program that manages divisional responsibilities for each of the department's fifteen Company Officers. • Hired Fire Prevention Bureau staff and administrative assistants. • Developed department's longand short-range goals. • Coordinated Capital Improvement Budget and Apparatus Replacement Programs. • Facilitated annual medical examinations for over 100 employees. • Improved annual employee appraisal evaluations.

Represented the department at regional fire service, civic organization, and Village Board meetings.

12/2003 to 02/2006

Fire Marshal Although titled Fire Marshal, my responsibilities during this period of my career, included mainly Fire Department Administrative assignments. During this period my responsibilities included Capital Improvement and Annual Budgets, codification of the Department Standard Operating Guidelines and implementation of new computer reporting programs within the department.

09/2003 to 12/2003

Acting Fire Marshal I was appointed to the position of Acting Fire Marshal in September of 2003, during the short time I served in this capacity, I assisted with the completion of the 2004 annual budget and completed the 2004 Capital Improvement Budget.

01/2002 to 09/2003

Captain/Paramedic During my career as a Captain, I continued to be the Department's Public Education Officer. I served in my capacity as Captain exclusively at Station 24, where I was responsible for the facility and apparatus. Part of this responsibility involved submitting annual facilities budgets to be included in the EDA Budget.

09/1995 to 01/2002

Lieutenant/Paramedic During my career as a Lieutenant, I continued to balance my role as Public Education Officer, with my responsibilities as Company Officer. As the Public Education Officer, my duties included budget preparation, providing educational fire safety programs to over 7000 school children annually, scheduling speaking engagements to civic groups, creating quality local cable television programming, scheduling career day programs, business programs, block parties, station tours, Code Three programs and other public education programs. As Company Officer of one of the busiest companies in the department, my responsibilities included, annual training and documentation, emergency scene safety, and annual performance reviews for a company of five individuals. During this time, I also served on a Community Advisory Board, at Woodland Hospital, which is now Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health.

03/1987 to 09/1995

Firefighter/Paramedic During my career as a firefighter, I became a member of the Department's Public Education Division. The last three of these years, I held the title of Public Education Coordinator. As a firefighter, I created the "Trauma Teddy Bear" program, as well as the Library Safety Corner at the Hoffinan Estates Branch Library. I also became a regular provider of fire safety programming on local cable access television. I was a member of the Department's SCUBA Team, the EMS Coordinator for my shift, and I was honored as Firefighter of the Year, in 1991, by VFW Post 8080.

01/2009 to 12/2010

Kane County Commissioner Served as a County Commissioner, also a Commissioner on the Kane County Forest Preserve District. Additionally, I was a committee member on the Kane County Public Services and Public Health Committees, and the Kane County Forest Preserve Utilization and Planning Committee.

04/1997 to01/2008

West Dundee Village Trustee As a Village Board Member, I was the Board Liaison to Public Safety, a Local Liquor Commissioner, Village representative on the Quad-Com Regional Dispatch Board, and member of the Carpentersville School District 300 Leadership Council.

09/98 to12/2013

President - Evacuation Planning Consultants, Inc. A consulting company that assists corporate and residential clients with the preparation of emergency evacuation plans for their facilities. Clients include Verizon and Walgreens

December2009

Bachelor's Degree/ Business Management Benedictine University, Lisle, IL

May 24 , 1995

Associate of Applied Science/ Fire Science and Safety (with Honors) Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL

July 29 , 1993

Associate of Arts William Rainey Harper College, Palatine, IL

EDUCATION

CERTIFICATES & LICENSES Available upon request

2022 - Current

VOUNTEER

Chairman City of Saugatuck Board of Assessment Review

11/19 -05/23

Saugatuck Douglas History Center - Family Search Group

03/20 -12/23

Holland Hospital - Security and Post-Op Recovery

2021

Michigan Volunteer Registry/Saugatuck Township Fire District Allegan County Community COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics.

Daniel W. Fox 1 May 2026 To the members of the Saugatuck City Council: I hereby submit my name for reappointment to a term as one of the City Council’s two representatives to the Saugatuck Township Fire District Administrative Board. I currently serve in this position and have for more than six years now. In that time, I have been elected STFD Board Secretary multiple times and served on the Board’s three-person Executive Committee; attended more than 98% of of the STFD Board meetings (as well as virtually every City Council meeting in which an STFD report was expected); worked effectively with the other six Board members; and helped nurture a very productive and collegial dynamic on the Fire Board; all to the benefit of the residents of the Fire District. I am fully versed in the details, practices, priorities, personnel and not least of all, the mission of the fire service. I was part of the working group of the Board that navigated the upgrading of advanced life-support ambulance service within the Fire District, ultimately selecting the new provider, Life EMS. I was one of two Board members working directly with union leadership and STFD legal advisors on contract negotiation and various personnel matters. I served on the District’s 2022 Ad Hoc Parade Safety Group and authored its final report. Candidly, it could easily take two years or more for a new appointee to come up-to-speed on all this institutional knowledge. Currently, the STFD is embarked on a generational initiative in the form of planning, funding, and construction of a second fire station, as well as renovating the current station. This project will dramatically improve emergency-service delivery in the District. Since its inception, I have played—and hope to continue to play — an important role in this complex undertaking. I urge Council members to seek out each of my fellow STFD Board members — and Fire Chief Greg Janik — for their views of my performance and qualifications. Respectfully,

Daniel W. Fox ~ 1006 Elizabeth Street ~ Saugatuck, Michigan 49453

July 20, 2025

To Whom it May Concern:

I am submitting my interest in serving on a city board or committee. I am passionate about supporting the community around me and contributing to a joyful, connected city—one that celebrates its people and natural resources. I bring a strong combination of civic involvement, leadership experience, and professional expertise in communication, collaboration, and strategic thinking. Highlights of Qualifications: •

Civic Leadership: Former board member of the Commercial Park Advisory Board in Chicago, where I helped secure a $300K donation for park improvements, led community events, and supported inclusive programming.

Local Engagement: Active in the Saugatuck community through volunteer work with the school system and as a cast and board member of the annual Christmas Carol production.

Professional Experience: Marketing Business Partner at Sheppard Moscow, an international leadership development consultancy. I bring experience in program management, business development, and storytelling—shaped by deep exposure to leadership development practices such as vertical development, influencing, and team effectiveness. This work has given me a unique lens on how individuals and organizations grow.

Collaborative Mindset: Known for building strong relationships, navigating complex projects, and bringing people together around shared goals.

In support of my application I have submitted 2 additional pieces of information: 1) statement of qualifications, and 2) professional resume. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute my energy, experience, and perspective to the city’s ongoing work, thank you for the consideration.

Jennifer Rees

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Statement of Qualifications I’ve always been drawn to opportunities that allow me to contribute meaningfully to the communities I’m part of—whether through volunteer work, creative collaboration, or civic leadership. In all of my endeavors, I bring forward the experience I’ve gained from my professional life, which includes a strong background in business development, project management, and marketing. Below are three areas I believe make me a strong candidate for consideration: 1. Relevant Civic Experience Before moving to Saugatuck full-time, I served on the Commercial Park Advisory Board in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. During my tenure, I held the roles of Secretary and Treasurer—at one point, both simultaneously. Highlights from that time include: •

Securing a $300K Donation: As a Board we worked with Fifield, a developer, the City of Chicago, and the local Alderman over the course of more than a year to secure a $300,000 donation for park and fieldhouse upgrades, as well as improved pathway access. This complex effort involved navigating competing interests and priorities, and it was a testament to the leadership, collaboration, and persistence of our Board that we were able to secure the funds.

New Playground: As a member of the Board we worked with the City, Park District and the playground equipment manufacturer to establish a new, accessible playground – upgrading to safer ground material, more accessible and modern play structures. This involved creating awareness in the community and seeking their input and fund raising. This helped me to be aware of different perspectives and viewpoints, and the work needed to bring people together in support of a cause.

Hosting the Midnight Circus: Our Board successfully brought this citywide fundraising event to our park—an honor that required strong project and resource management, coordination with city departments and volunteers, and a commitment to creating a joyful, inclusive experience for the community.

Community Events and Programs: We organized an annual Halloween parade and party, providing costumes and a safe, welcoming space for children and families. We also supported initiatives like reading hour and a pollinator garden—efforts that helped build a more connected and vibrant neighborhood.

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2. Local Engagement in Saugatuck Since moving to Saugatuck, I’ve continued to stay involved in community life. I’ve volunteered through the local school system and have been an active participant in the beloved Christmas Carol production—as both a cast member and a board member. Most recently, our board formalized a partnership with Christian Neighbors. As has been the practice all proceeds from the play are donated to support local needs. The formation of the board creates the scaffolding for a proper legacy so it can persist in vision to delight and aid the community. This is another example of how I seek out opportunities to contribute meaningfully and sustainably to the place I call home. 3. Professional Experience in Leadership Development I currently work at Sheppard Moscow, an international leadership development consultancy. I’ve program managed and aided in design of large-scale leadership development programs for global clients such as the World Bank Group, Ford, Lear, Ericsson, Bayer and Vodafone. I currently serve as the Marketing Business Partner, helping shape how our firm communicates its work and values. Whether managing projects, developing content, or collaborating with teams, I bring a strategic, people-centered approach to everything I do—always with an eye toward clarity, impact, and connection.

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Resume (reference LinkedIn) ABOUT Over the years, working with teams and clients across marketing, program management, and business development, I’ve developed a way of making complex work feel seamless, strategic, and human—always brought to life with energy, passion, and determination. As a program manager at Sheppard Moscow, I worked on flagship leadership development programs for global financial institutions. I worked closely with clients and delivery teams to scope projects, manage multiple moving parts, and ensure smooth, high-quality delivery—crafting premium experiences that reflect our brand. Whether developing communications, producing high-impact materials, or integrating digital tools, I’ve always approached the work with a partner mindset—keeping the whole system in view and the client at the center. Now, as a Marketing Business Partner, I bring that same lens to shaping how Sheppard Moscow shows up in the world. I collaborate with colleagues and our partners to translate our collective expertise into marketing that’s clear, compelling, and storyful.

SHEPPARD MOSCOW Marketing Business Partner Jul 2024 - Present As the Marketing Business Partner at Sheppard Moscow, I work at the intersection of brand, business development, and client experience—translating our firm’s expertise into marketing that’s as thoughtful and premium as the work we deliver. I partner across the Sheppard Moscow business engine to educate, enable, and embed our brand into every layer of how we operate—from foundational systems and proposal frameworks to elegant, repeatable assets that empower our collective. I also collaborate with client teams to bring our story of impact and partnership to market—through strategic content, digital presence, and more storyful means.

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I’m at my best when asked to be creative and innovative in service of crafting assets that reflect our USP—accessible, compelling narratives that embody who we are and the experience clients can expect when partnering with us. Project Manager Apr 2013 - Jul 2024 As a core member of the Operations team, I focused on client program management and digital initiatives. For over 11 years, I served as the lead program manager for multiple flagship leadership development programs with a North America-based International Financial Institution. I bring a broad and deep background in business development and project management—seeing initiatives through from discovery to delivery. My work included: •

Partnering with client leads to scope projects aligned with financial models, building detailed project plans, managing critical paths, anticipating blockers, and innovating where possible to enhance client outcomes

Creating and producing premium proposal and delivery materials—leveraging existing assets and ensuring new content was shared across the wider team.

Co-developing and executing participant communications plans, ensuring every touchpoint reflected our premium brand and supported a seamless, human-centered learning experience. This included integrating the Sheppard Moscow learning app as a key part of our delivery.

Maintaining warm, collaborative relationships with clients and internal teams— communicating consistently across financial milestones, logistics, and delivery planning, always with a partner mindset.

I work to keep the whole system in view—applying strong commercial acumen and well-honed program management skills to ensure our work is impactful, supportive, and memorable for our clients. As a core member of the Operations team, I focused on client program management and digital initiatives. For over 11 years, I served as the lead program manager for multiple flagship leadership development programs with a North America-based International Financial Institution. I

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bring a broad and deep background in business development and project management—seeing initiatives through from discovery to delivery. My work included: •

Partnering with client leads to scope projects aligned with financial models, building detailed project plans, managing critical paths, anticipating blockers, and innovating where possible to enhance client outcomes.

Creating and producing premium proposal and delivery materials—leveraging existing assets and ensuring new content was shared across the wider team.

Co-developing and executing participant communications plans, ensuring every touchpoint reflected our premium brand and supported a seamless, human-centered learning experience. This included integrating the Sheppard Moscow learning app as a key part of our delivery.

Maintaining warm, collaborative relationships with clients and internal teams— communicating consistently across financial milestones, logistics, and delivery planning, always with a partner mindset. I work to keep the whole system in view—applying strong commercial acumen and well-honed program management skills to ensure our work is impactful, supportive, and memorable for our clients.

M3 CAPITAL PARTNERS Project Assistant May 2005 - May 2011 Managed and maintained all aspects of internal and external email communications (including calendar events) for multiple Principals; including responding as the person, or on their behalf. Established a system for compliance email archiving required on a daily basis. Coordinated all aspects of domestic and international travel which included multi-party property and investor “road shows”. Obtained business visas and monitored passport validity. Managed air ticket issues (refunds, exchanges) and actively worked to control air / hotel costs. Capitalized on travel planned for conferences by working to establish multiple meetings with clients within those cities. Prepared all reporting required for expense reimbursements on a monthly basis, reconciling both corporate

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AMEX and cash expenses. Proactively stayed ahead of this administrative duty in order to avoid fees / penalties. Worked with other team members to edit and publish enterprise-wide quarterly capital market update reports for distribution to over 1,000 clients and investors. Continually updated contacts in the company’s SalesForce database and within Principals’ individual Outlook folders. Created and managed on-going list of action items for Principals including: prioritizing call lists, providing near term deliverables, evaluating potential conferences and coordinating future travel. Performed research on property sectors and investors; then compiled a weekly news “clipping” portfolio for Principals. Established and maintained an electronic “deal close” file in adherence to FINRA compliance standards. Arranged all meetings in-office or off-site and created corresponding presentation materials. Managed and maintained all aspects of internal and external email communications (including calendar events) for multiple Principals; including responding as the person, or on their behalf. Established a system for compliance email archiving required on a daily basis. Coordinated all aspects of domestic and international travel which included multi-party property and investor “road shows”. Obtained business visas and monitored passport validity. Managed air ticket issues (refunds, exchanges) and actively worked to control air / hotel costs. Capitalized on travel planned for conferences by working to establish multiple meetings with clients within those cities. Prepared all reporting required for expense reimbursements on a monthly basis, reconciling both corporate AMEX and cash expenses. Proactively stayed ahead of this administrative duty in order to avoid fees / penalties. Worked with other team members to edit and publish enterprise-wide quarterly capital market update reports for distribution to over 1,000 clients and investors. Continually updated contacts in the company’s SalesForce database and within Principals’ individual Outlook folders. Created and managed ongoing list of action items for Principals including: prioritizing call lists, providing near term deliverables, evaluating potential conferences and coordinating future travel. Performed research on property sectors and investors; then compiled a weekly news “clipping” portfolio for Principals. Established and maintained an electronic “deal close” file in adherence to FINRA compliance standards. Arranged all meetings in-office or off-site and created corresponding presentation materials.

EDS, an HP COMPANY

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Project Assistant Jan 2001 - Dec 2003 Provided executive and sales support to the Midwest & Northeast Regional President for Solutions Consulting. Conducted business development specifically for Regional President including competitive and industry research, and prepared subsequent presentation materials. Worked within Salesforce.com to establish weekly regional procedures to report sales and operating figures and deal closing dates; this resulted in more accurate and reliable sales, operating, and new deal numbers which were reported to corporate management. Corresponded, on President’s behalf, via email to both internal staff and external clients. Planned and coordinated all regional meetings with management staff. Managed all travel logistics and produced subsequent business expense reports. Provided executive and sales support to the Midwest & Northeast Regional President for Solutions Consulting. Conducted business development specifically for Regional President including competitive and industry research, and prepared subsequent presentation materials. Worked within Salesforce.com to establish weekly regional procedures to report sales and operating figures and deal closing dates; this resulted in more accurate and reliable sales, operating, and new deal numbers which were reported to corporate management. Corresponded, on President’s behalf, via email to both internal staff and external clients. Planned and coordinated all regional meetings with management staff. Managed all travel logistics and produced subsequent business expense reports. Business Development May 1999 - Jan 2001 Managed internal sales process and supported sales team in the creation of end-to-end business solutions from conception to delivery. Engaged in multiple sales of $10M - awarded to the President’s Club for 2000 sales achievements. Conducted marketing, intelligence and competitive research and analysis for sales team; contributed in the development of sales strategies by identifying critical business factors. Engaged in prospect qualification and development, including viability of incoming RFIs and RFPs. Further, managed proposal development, including; defining deal scope and functioning as a liaison for the development of the solutions architecture, along

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with managing internal “check points” and management reviews, also identified appropriate internal resources to support sales, and created the internal cost model to guide the effort. MCI SYSTEMHOUSE Business Development Aug 1997 - May 1999

Education and Skills BA Humanities – San Francisco State University Multiple professional skills: •

Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

AI: CoPilot, Gemini and ChatGPT

Google Workspace: Docs, Sheets, Drive)

Adobe: Rush

Collaborative tools and videoconferencing: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Trello, Monday.com, Miro

Active Campaign

Salesforce,

WordPress

Google Analytics

SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics

Cvent

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May 12, 2026 Planning Commission, My wife and I are native Michiganders, meeting at The University of Michigan and later raising three children in the Ann Arbor area. During our transition to “empty nesters” we decided to buy a condo near Lake Michigan. That brought us to Douglas and Saugatuck where we decided to settle permanently. Below are some personal and professional details that I think would be relevant to a position on the planning commission Professional • As you will note on my resume, I have formal education in engineering, statistics and business. • I spent most of my career in the automotive industry across many different functions • Eventually I led companies in the roles of President in one company and Chief Operating Officer in another • I have settled into self-employment as a consultant in Raravis Consulting LLC where I work anywhere from 20 to 40 hours per week advising companies with problem solving, continuous improvement, the implementation of processes/systems, and merger & acquisitions Community Connections • We lived in Douglas at Singapore condos from 2016 - 2019 • We moved to 450 Spear Street in 2019 which has been our permanent residence ever since • We have owned and operated The Book Nook since 2018, now at 242 Butler Street • We also own a slip in Tower Harbor Marina to the west of Safe Harbor Marina (property taxpayer in Douglas) • We own and operate a classic boat on the local waterways, storing it and restoring it during the winters in Holland Real Estate/Planning • We live permanently in our home and own a separate ADU that has an STR license • I was initially exposed to the planning commission during the debates regarding STR’s • I believe I was the first person to seek a special land use permit for an ADU after the new STR regulations, and helped the planning commission think through the impact of the new regulations on prior approved units • Over the past 2 years I have attended about 60% of planning commission meetings and city council meetings on zoom • Last summer we completed the process of adding a garage with primary suite to our 100+ year old home (which included all permitting requirements) • Along with two partners I am an investor in a residential real estate rental company, currently with a single property in the city of Hazel Park MI. In this business we bought “unloved” properties, personally rehabbed them, and then rented them on a long-term basis. We owned and operated three rental units at one time. The reason I am volunteering my service to the planning commission is to simply help serve the community as my professional life slows down and I approach retirement. We love living here in Saugatuck and we plan to stay. We want to help the community always maintain its character and attractiveness. Regards, Paul Whitfield

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Developed & managed a cadence of reviews (staff meetings, ops reviews, innovation sessions, etc.) to drive execution Led Continuous Improvement Project planning and execution Frequently led all-hands communications meetings and established a collaborative work culture across all employee levels

Increased PBT every year as a percent of sales, and beat budget each year

RARAVIS CONSULTING LLC: Ann Arbor, MI

2014-2016

President After a successful turnaround, ChML was sold to a company owned by Trive Capital, a private equity firm. During the sale process I developed a good working relationship with Trive and formed my own company to consult for them. I then added Michigan Capital Partners and Skypoint Ventures as clients. Projects with each client included the following: Trive Capital (Dallas, TX) - I successfully completed a 14-month project working in their portfolio company Valence Surface Technologies (VST). VST is a roll-up of metal finishers in the aerospace industry, located throughout the United States. Nine businesses, with a consolidated annual sales run rate of $80M, were acquired in 12 months to form the largest independent company in the industry. I mentored their c-level team to implement management systems to run a larger, multi-site company, assisted with due diligence on three of the transactions, and worked on turn-around activities for two business units. I also helped recruit a new CEO and VP of Ops to the company, and then transitioned out as they came up to speed. Michigan Capital Partners (MCP) (Detroit, MI) – On one project I assisted with due diligence on the potential purchase of a stamping company, and formulated 30/60/90 day operational improvement plans. On another project I identified issues in a failing screw machine business, and assisted with beginning the execution of a turnaround plan. I also assisted with operational due diligence on a potential acquisition target in the plastics industry. Skypoint Ventures (Fenton, MI) – I implemented management tools and processes for Coliant Corporation to manage their startup company which supplied motorcycle accessories & heated clothing. CHICAGO MINIATURE LIGHTING (ChML): Novi, MI

2012-2014

President ChML was a Revstone-owned company, but Revstone was not able to provide appropriate funding for the business. Our privateequity partner took control of the company and asked me to continue leading the way toward profitability in 2013. The business had a manufacturing site in Costa Rica with over 770 employees, and a headquarters/distribution site in Michigan with 37 employees. Significant accomplishments included:  Growing quarterly adjusted EBITDA as follows: Q2 2012 Q3 2012 Q4 2012 Q1 2013 Q2 2013 Q3 2013 Q4 2013 -$1.2M $0 $0.8M $1.2M $1.4M $1.6M $2.2M  Launching new products resulting in significant sales growth from $50M in 2012 to $65M in 2013  Selling a non-core business segment to help fund turnaround activities and focus on core strengths  Improving margins by exiting unprofitable business, gaining price increases, and implementing lean manufacturing REVSTONE: Southfield, MI

2009-2012

Operations Executive To gain further P&L experience, I joined a private company focused on acquiring and turning around poorly performing/bankrupt manufacturing companies. I rotated through several executive positions. Significant assignments included:  Recruited to Revstone to turn around their Specialty Products ($60M sales) group of companies in a P&L role. In 8 months we massively restructured the group, closing or selling two-thirds of the companies and moving one-third into other business units.  In a 6-month turnaround assignment I led one of our casting/machining business units. We implemented a plan where we negotiated customer and bank accommodation agreements, completed a product line profitability analysis, gained price increases, exited operations for numerous no/low-profit parts, and developed a stabilization plan to include operational improvements, headcount reductions, and other savings opportunities. This effort resulted in financial performance that significantly beat budget for 2011.  In a VP role supporting the COO of Revstone Transportation group ($600M in annual revenue), I led difficult discussions with two major customers of our cast products divisions, making several presentations of action plans, and served as the liaison between our operational teams and the customers.

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TRW: Livonia, MI 1996-2009 Director, Program Management & Quality – N.A. Body Controls (Jan 2007 – Oct 2009) I joined a new, turn-around management team where we improved program launches, quality, delivery, and financial performance. I was responsible for driving quality vision and integrating quality with launch management. We had 1 site in Michigan, 3 sites in Minnesota, and 1 site in Mexico with a total headcount of 2,645. In the first year our team accomplished the following:  Reduced scrap 47% and reduced premium freight 78%  Increased profit from ($2M) on sales of $297M in 2006 to $18.5M on sales of $329M in 2007  Improved cash flow from ($0.8M) in 2006 to $33M in 2007 The global depression of the automotive markets reduced sales to approximately $160M during 2009, but the division was still profitable. I was designated as a successor to the VP & GM. Director, Global Market Planning (Dec 2003 – Dec 2006) I assumed leadership of this strategic planning position in the OE business and significantly improved the integrity of all data, and the analysis capabilities of the team, while also broadening the scope of the function. Responsible for tracking OEM vehicles, TRW components, and competitor components globally, and working within a sales-matrix organization to identify new target business for the next 5 years.  Maintained & improved a part number database that built revenue forecasts for strategic planning covering $9B+ of business.  Tracked sales team’s achievements to plan, forecasted sales, and managed CEO reviews of customer and product strategies  Managed an organization in Germany and the U.S, while developing an organization in Asia Pacific General Manager, North American Independent Aftermarket (Jan 2002 – Dec 2003) In this role I replaced the General Manager of a California-based business of 375 employees and 5 distribution sites in a turn-around situation, accomplishing the following:  Reduced canceled shipments from 22% to 8% in 24 months by improving logistics execution  Repositioned 52% of employees in 12 months to improve customer satisfaction while reducing cost  Closed a manufacturing facility, moved operations, and reduced headcount from 375 to 230 employees TRW Automotive decided to exit the aftermarket in April, 2003. From this time forward I helped lead the efforts to sell the company while also maintaining restructuring activity. The sale was concluded in January, 2004. Director, VM Service Operations (June 1999 - Dec 2001) I was promoted to Director within the Aftermarket group with shared P&L responsibility of $120M in sales in Wixom, MI. Responsible for achieving minimum customer service levels, and implementing manufacturing and sourcing strategies across North America. Achievements included:  Improved average on-time delivery from 40% in 1999 to 95% in 2000.  Improved on-time performance for remanufacturing from 36% in the summer of 1999 to 100% in 2000.  Achieved over $900k in Purchasing cost reductions in 1999 (6% of 3rd party spend), and $1.1M in 2000. Manager - Strategic Planning (May 1998 - June 1999) Senior Manager – Operations (Prototype) (Mar 1997 – May 1998) Program Manager (April 1996 – Mar 1997)

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Director of Mfg Services, Product Design Center, Livonia, MI Quality Systems Manager, Rockwell Automotive, Louisville KY and Centralia IL Staff Quality Engineer, Rockwell Automotive, Troy MI Manufacturing Methods Engineer, McDonnell Douglas, Long Beach CA

1993-1996 1991-1993 1988-1991 1987-1988

EDUCATION Master of Business Administration (MBA) with High Distinction, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Master of Science (MS) – Applied Statistics, Oakland University, Rochester, MI Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial and Operations Engineering, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

2001 1991 1986