AZZ CEO and leadership

Professional QualificationsDemonstrated ability to:- Rebuild operating platforms through intense focus on Operational Excellence;- Create market growth strategies and programs that consistently generate |2x market level growth rates by focusing on Customer Solutions and Satisfaction;- Lead businesses to significantly higher than industry level profitability, cash flow and RONA by recruiting and developing highly capable and enthusiastic leadership teams; and- Significantly increase shareholder value by leveraging assets, resources and talent.Proven experience in general management, strategic development, marketing, sales, service, technology, and manufacturing. This experience encompasses mechanical seals, centrifugal pumps, complex engineered assemblies, and services for the petroleum, chemical, paper, mining, power generation and municipal sectors. These products and services have been successfully marketed throughout the world via multiple channels and supported by an extensive network of manufacturing and service facilities. Additionally, have demonstrated abilities to drive Operational Excellence and attract, retain and develop top leadership talent.Merger & acquisition experience ranging from small acquisitions to major mergers of similar sized business units, with track record of rapid and successful integration.

As a broad experienced-based legal executive, I manage all legal matters for a public company, including: corporate finance; securities; mergers and acquisitions; investor relations; annual proxy statement and SEC filings; internal audit and governmental agency investigations; settlement negotiations for labor and commercial litigation; implementing e-training for employees; managing all aspects of Board of Directors Meetings, Annual Shareholder Meetings and National Securities Exchanges (NASDAQ and NYSE) for public companies; commercial contracts, foreign strategic alignment and joint venture agreements; corporate re-branding; financial restatements; capital reorganizations; and employee compensation and benefit programs. I also specialize in corporate governance, corporate compliance and implementing policies designed to mitigate business enterprise risks.

Utilizing my strong business sense and leadership skills, I have a long history of enhancing legal department efficiencies, reducing operating expenses, and successfully executing strategic plans to generate higher profit margins in both high-growth and corporate down-sizing environments.

My core strengths include:

- Managing complex legal matters and strategic business projects across all corporate functions

- Providing solutions driven legal advice to Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Tax, the Board of Directors

- Enhancing the legal team and operational efficiencies to increase ROI and continuous improvement

- Facilitating due diligence, leading commercial transactions, and implementing reorganizations

- Identifying and removing legal road blocks for internal business partners and external clients

Corporate Securities / SEC and Regulatory Compliance / Corporate Governance / M&A /

HR and Business Litigation / Corporate Finance / Board of Directors and Shareholder Meetings / Corporate Restructuring / National and Global Business Operations / Ethics and Compliance

Professional Summary• IT Executive with 30 years of experience • Strong partner with business and functional organizations• Builds IT strategy and plans that align with business goals and priorities• Financial management of up to $25M annually• Leadership of 100+ people organizations• Project Management for projects up to $6M• Strong project/program management experience• Drives high quality, cost effective IT operationsLeadership Skills and Experience• Leading global software development and support organizations• Developing and implementing Information Systems strategy, architecture and policy• Vendor management and negotiations• Optimizing organizational structure, workflow, roles and responsibilities for IT organizations• Defining technology standards and processes• Integrating IT operations from mergers and acquisitions• Experience with multiple ERP Systems (SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle EBS)

Professional QualificationsDemonstrated ability to:- Rebuild operating platforms through intense focus on Operational Excellence;- Create market growth strategies and programs that consistently generate |2x market level growth rates by focusing on Customer Solutions and Satisfaction;- Lead businesses to significantly higher than industry level profitability, cash flow and RONA by recruiting and developing highly capable and enthusiastic leadership teams; and- Significantly increase shareholder value by leveraging assets, resources and talent.Proven experience in general management, strategic development, marketing, sales, service, technology, and manufacturing. This experience encompasses mechanical seals, centrifugal pumps, complex engineered assemblies, and services for the petroleum, chemical, paper, mining, power generation and municipal sectors. These products and services have been successfully marketed throughout the world via multiple channels and supported by an extensive network of manufacturing and service facilities. Additionally, have demonstrated abilities to drive Operational Excellence and attract, retain and develop top leadership talent.Merger & acquisition experience ranging from small acquisitions to major mergers of similar sized business units, with track record of rapid and successful integration.