Most recently serving as chief operating officer of a marketing material
distribution company in Elkhart, Indiana, he has been primarily
responsible for a complete assessment of the manufacturing and
financial operations. He has been able to identify inefficiencies
and define the appropriate plans of action to position the company
to add 2-5% to the bottom line.
Prior to that he was brought in to relocate and reorganize the financials
for a food processing division of a Fortune 100 company. Concurrently,
he served as interim Chief Executive Officer for a wiring harness company.
Having been brought in by the board of directors, after the abrupt resignation
of the company’s CEO, he was able to change the direction of this
company that had substantial loses in the previous year and guided them
to profitability within 90 days.
During the early 2000’s Charles worked on several projects involving
a diverse group of clients:
He secured mezzanine financing for an Automotive Tool & Die company,
which was on the block to be liquidated. This effort resulted in saving
all jobs.
He developed lifestyle print and video magazines for both the manufactured
home industry and the church music industry.
He reorganized the administrative, accounting and personnel functions
of a boutique cabinet manufacturer. Following this project he designed
and implemented a manufacturing schedule system for a furniture manufacturer.
In the mid 1980’s Charles bought a graphic arts design and printing
company. For the first 8 years the business grew from 25% to 50% per
year. The company continued to make a good profit through the late 1990’s
when the industry took a dramatic turn with the advent of the desk top
publishing. Charles sold the business and secured a good profit.
Charles received his B.S. from Ball State University. He has also completed
his Six Sigma Certification. Charles has been active in local groups
such as; Lions International, Elkhart Concert Club.