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Forward-thinking Lead Independent Board Director and experienced Chairman, President and CEO with a proven record of improving profits, building brands, and creating shareholder value. Driven to maximize P&L via strategic planning and operational performance optimization oversight with both an Emotional Quotient and Intelligence Quotient mindset. Skilled at accelerating organizational and cultural transformations while fostering a strong environment of cooperation, collaboration and servant leadership at every level. Embrace change and welcome challenge. Career steeped in Board and C-Suite Leadership, Strategy Optimization, Governance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Global & National Headquarter Total Business Operations, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, Sales, Service, Product Development, Marketing Communications, Media Planning, Public Relations and Global & National Network Relations Management. Particularly strong prowess and affinity for communicating and building strong relationships with both internal employees/peers and external clients/stakeholders. Director Member of Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA) and hold a Board Leadership Fellowship Certification from (NACD) National Association of Corporate Directors.
Valero Energy Corporation, is an international manufacturer and marketer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products. Valero is a Fortune 53 company based in San Antonio, Texas, and owns 15 petroleum refineries with a combined throughput capacity of approximately 3.2 million barrels per day and 13 ethanol plants with a combined production capacity of approximately 1.7 billion gallons per year. The petroleum refineries are located in the United States (U.S.), Canada and the United Kingdom (U.K.), and the ethanol plants are located in the Mid-Continent region of the U.S. Valero is also a joint venture partner in Diamond Green Diesel, which owns and operates a renewable diesel plant in Norco, Louisiana. Diamond Green Diesel is North America’s largest biomass-based diesel plant. Valero sells its products in the wholesale rack or bulk markets in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland and Latin America. Approximately 7,000 outlets carry Valero’s brand names. 2023 Market Cap average ~$45.4B, Annual Revenue of $144.8B and EBITDA of $15.1B.
Archer is a Silicon Valley based aviation & aerospace company and leading Urban Air Mobility developer of an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft ("eVTOL") commonly referred to as the rapidly up and coming "flying car" or "air taxi" industry. The company's mission is to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility in high traffic cities. Archer is designing, manufacturing, and operating a fully electric aircraft that can carry four passengers for 60 miles at speeds of up to 150mph while producing minimal noise. Archer's team is based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Founded in 1852, Smith & Wesson (NASDAQ:SWBI) embodies a 170 year legacy as the most recognized United States-based, world leader in precision firearm forging, machining, design and manufacturing focused on delivering a broad portfolio of high quality consumer products to global consumer and professional markets. Products are available to enthusiasts, collectors, sportswomen/men, hunters, private buyers, law enforcement, security agencies and military agencies through an independent network of distributors, dealers and retailers.
Formerly known as John Deere Landscapes LLC, SiteOne Landscape Supply Inc. (NYSE: SITE) is the largest and only national wholesale distributor of landscaping products in the United States and Canada with a 2023 Market Cap average above ~$7.3B, Annual Revenues of $4.30B and EBITDA of $410M. Working as a member of this collaborative Board with productive and collegial Executive Team oversight, since January, 2021, SiteOne stock price increased from ~$48 per share to ~$145+ per share. Progressive and positive oversight with the highest of integrity given to corporate performance, governance, shareholder value return and commitment to five key business objectives: 1. Creating a world class work environment for our associates 2. Delivering superior quality, service and value to our customers 3. Being the distributor of choice for our suppliers 4. Achieving industry-leading financial performance and growth for our shareholders 5. Sustaining a good neighbor relationship in our communities
President & CEO and Chairman of the Board for Mitsubishi Motors North America with ultimate responsibility of strategy governance and performance optimization of Mitsubishi’s 2nd largest global focus market with $3.5B+ in annual revenue. Led strategy of U.S. operations with two consecutive years of 100K+ unit sales volume to become the fastest growing Asian brand within the automotive industry in calendar years 2018 & 2019 through strong engagement with National Dealer Advisory Board. Change agent who led key strategic initiative to relocate entire North American Headquarter operations and employees from California to Tennessee to significantly improve financial performance and eliminate outdated culture of legacy thinking. Significantly enhanced diversity of female and multicultural ethnicity on the Executive Committee C-Suite Leadership Team from 10% to 50% diversity representation. Mitsubishi became an alliance partner of the Global Renault/Nissan/Mitsubishi Alliance in September 2016 making The Alliance the biggest Automotive Company in the world.