Experience39+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

Principal, Board Member, and leader of the Family Enterprises and Owner-Led Business Practice at CFAR—a management consulting and executive coaching firm with offices in Boston and Philadelphia. I thrive on helping family and owner-led businesses carve successful growth strategies, manage change and transition, institute proper governance, and create value across generations of employees and shareholders. In addition, sixth-generation owner and former CEO of 185 years-young Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • 2018–Present· 8 yrs 10 mos
    • Adjunct Professor, AcademicCurrent
      2018–Present
  • Feb 2017–Present· 9 yrs 9 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Feb 2017–Present
  • 2017–Present· 9 yrs 10 mos
    • Principal, Board Member and Market Leader for Owner-led Business practiceCurrent
      2019–Present
    • Senior Consultant
      2017–Dec 2018
  • Oct 2015–Present· 11 yrs 1 mo
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Oct 2015–Present
  • Apr 2000–Present· 26 yrs 7 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Apr 2000–Present
    • Chief Executive Officer
      2008–Dec 2014
  • Sep 2017–Jun 2021· 3 yrs 9 mos
    • Lead Director, Information Technology
      Sep 2017–Jun 2021
  • May 2015–2017· 1 yr 8 mos
    • Partner and Family Business Practice Leader
      May 2015–2017
  • 1994–2006· 12 yrs
    • Various Strategy, Finance and Operations Roles
      1994–2006
  • 1987–1992· 5 yrs
    • Commercial Lending and Loan Administration
      1987–1992

Education

MBA

Finance, Strategy and International Business

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

B.A.

East Asian Studies

Yale University

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Reports To
Caleb White
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Exit StrategiesChange ManagementCorporate GovernanceProduct DevelopmentNew Business DevelopmentFinancial ModelingBusiness Process ImprovementMergers & AcquisitionsFinanceManagement ConsultingStrategyStrategic PlanningStrategic PartnershipsBusiness StrategySuccession PlanningStart-upsProcess ImprovementMergersOperations ManagementEmployee Engagement