High-energy, turnaround-driven manufacturing leader with a 20+ year track record of transforming underperforming industrial and automotive operations into cohesive, profitable enterprises. He combines private-equity discipline, lean execution, and brand-building strategy to deliver rapid EBITDA expansion and long-term enterprise value growth.

He is the executive who turns chaos into profitability—the leader PE firms and manufacturing owners call when they need cultural alignment, process discipline, and measurable returns.  When a manufacturing business is bleeding cash, buried in excuses, and running out of time, Mark is the fix. He’s the no-nonsense operator private equity firms and boardrooms call when they’ve seen enough underperformance. He doesn’t manage decline; he reverses it. With a record of double- and triple-digit EBITDA gains, 80 % turnover reduction, and cultural turnarounds that stick, he rebuilds organizations from the shop floor up. Lean manufacturing, disciplined P&L control, and a relentless push for accountability. This is how he wins. And when he’s done, the operation doesn’t just survive—it dominates!  He builds teams that believe, cultures that perform, and results that compound. He’s not running a company, he’s driving a movement for disciplined growth and measurable wins.  He is a perfect fit for mid-sized or private-equity portfolio manufacturers seeking rapid transformation, operational excellence, and sustained EBITDA growth.

Core Competencies

• Private Equity Operations & M&A Integration
• Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement / TPS
• EBITDA Growth & Margin Expansion
• Multi-Plant Consolidation & Right-Sizing
• Team Development & Succession Planning
• Strategic Planning / KPI Systems / Visual Management
• Global Business Development & Brand Expansion
• CAPEX Prioritization / ERP Implementation
• Change Management / Culture Transformation

Transformative Growth & Turnaround Leadership

• Led multiple PE-backed manufacturing firms through rapid restructures, culture resets, and profitability rebounds.
• Drove EBITDA gains of +45 % to +212 % YoY, reduced injuries 84 %, turnover 80 %, and rework 73 %.

Private-Equity Operator with Full P&L Accountability

• Partnered with boards to restructure operations, streamline multi-plant consolidation, and instill performance metrics.
• Delivered double-digit margin growth through disciplined capital deployment and operational excellence.

Market Expansion & Revenue Acceleration

• Executed new-product launches and channel diversification in 49 countries, adding 17 % industrial-segment revenue.
• Secured a $24 M U.S. Army JLTV defense contract—creating a durable revenue stream.

Culture, Team & Accountability Builder

• Instills “bias for action” culture built on ownership, transparency, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Recruits and mentors high-potential leaders while embedding daily KPI systems and visual performance dashboards.

Pain Points Solved for Manufacturing Investors & Owners

Industry Pain Point	How Mark Delivers Results
Fragmented job-shop operations with no unified process	Consolidated 4 companies across 3 states into one coordinated contract-manufacturing group, increasing operating margins 11 % and repeat orders 300 %.
Stagnant revenue and poor market diversification	Launched new business categories, added 49 countries, grew international revenue 38 %, and built sustainable defense and industrial channels.
Rising labor cost and inefficiency	Applied Lean / TPS and value-stream mapping to reduce labor 40 %+, raise productivity 28 %, and lift delivery performance from 93.5 % → 99.8 %.
Lack of accountability and data-driven metrics	Created visual-management and KPI systems, driving daily accountability and measurable EBITDA gains across divisions.
Supplier risk and long lead-time exposure	Insourced key product lines and critical components, improving cash flow, inventory turns, and delivery reliability.
Declining safety culture and workforce engagement	Introduced DuPont STOP™ and employee-ownership programs—cut injuries 84 %, improved retention 80 %.
Underperforming brand presence	Built modern branding + e-commerce platform and CRM pipeline boosting average order value 8 % and customer retention.

EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Master of Business Administration, University of Phoenix
• Bachelor of Science, cum laude, Southern Illinois University, Workforce Development & Training

Training:             

• The Eli Broad College of Business, Michigan State University – Executive Education
• Lionheart Leadership Center – 12-month Leadership Mastery Program
• Lean Enterprise Institute – Lean Logistics, Value Stream Mapping, Creating Continuous Flow