Greater Chicago Area
Tim is a Partner of The ProAction Group, an operational consulting firm which he co-founded in 1995. Tim has 30+ years of experience helping middle market companies identify, quantify and mine latent value. He is widely recognized for his expertise in supply chain functions as the author a book (Implementing Supplier Partnerships), presenting at national and local conferences, and creating numerous articles on value creation, sourcing and logistics. In addition, he created the firm’s proprietary 9-Box Inventory and Pricing tool which has helped countless companies optimize their inventory levels and improve their pricing practices. Tim’s primary focus is on serving Private Equity clients and their portfolio companies. He has particular experience in manufacturing and distribution businesses and has a unique ability to assess operational issues and symptoms and translate them into actionable solutions that management and ownership alike can understand and measure. Prior to forming The ProAction Group, Tim worked in operational consulting at Arthur Andersen and a boutique supply chain consulting firm. Tim serves on the boards of ACME Metal Coatings, Automated Business Machines and DeWayne’s Quality Metal Coatings. Tim has a BS in Accounting from Marquette University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
The ProAction Group acts as a resource extension to investors and management teams. We provide operating expertise, resources, and tools to help maximize performance. Pre-acquisition, ProAction Group helps private equity firms quantify risks and opportunities, compete in auctions, avoid bad deals, and plan for post-close success. For portfolio companies and select corporate clients, we work with management to identify and implement high-impact value creation projects to grow sales, earnings, and capital productivity.
Board member and investor at Acme Finishing Company, LLC, the best choice for liquid and powder coating for manufacturers in the automotive, agricultural equipment, heavy equipment, medical, and consumer products industries.
The Peakstone Group is a private mergers and acquisitions firm focused on lower middle market companies. We were founded on the belief that business owners desire high quality advice from talented and experienced professionals. We specialize in selling businesses, assisting buyers in acquiring businesses and providing strategic alternatives advice.
For more than 45 years, Automated Business Machines has been providing high quality cash, check, and document handling equipment to the following sectors in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and beyond.