JOHN S. TURNBULL
**** ******** ***** 949-***-**** (H)
Newport Beach, CA 92660 949-***-**** (C)
****@*******.***
Chief Operating/Executive Officer
MBA/ Big 4 CPA, CFO, COO & CEO with proven success creating shareholder
value in all aspects of business operations for manufacturing,
distributing and retailing consumer products/medical devices marketed
internationally.
KEY COMPETENCIES
( Market Sector Diversity ( Private Equity
Investments
( Business Restructuring ( Acquisitions
( Organizational Integration ( Business
Planning
( Financial Modeling ( Overhead Scaling
EXPERIENCE
BOOT BARN, INC., Orange, CA. 2006 - 2010
(Largest specialty retailer of western/work wear - 81 stores in 7state,
annual sales $122M)
President & Chief Financial Officer
Led Company's growth & transition strategy to become the largest retailer
in its category.
. Oversaw acquisition due diligence efforts resulting in initial private
equity investment and three follow on acquisitions.
. Transitioned this leading specialty retailer from a cash basis family
business into GAAP compliant private equity sponsored Company.
. The Company's revenue run rate doubled during the first 14 months of the
initial investment.
INNOVATION SPORTS, INC., Lake Forest, CA.
2003 - 2006
(Premium designer, manufacturer and int'l distributor of orthopaedic
medical devices - Annual sales $45M)
CEO
Transitioned this well established medical devices company through a value
enhancement strategy for desired stockholder liquidity (sold, all cash,
valued at 9.5 times normalized EBITDA).
. Developed strategic growth plan involving core product enhancements and
new product introductions. Implemented key initiatives to grow
international distribution.
. Improved working capital turnover and implemented cost containment
initiatives to achieve record setting cash flow from operations.
. Transitioned operations to maximize shareholder value. Attracted
strategic acquirers and led negotiations through successful liquidity
event at premium level valuation.
THE GINGISS GROUP, INC., Van Nuys, CA (sold & Hqtrs moved to Chicago)
1998 - 2002
(The nation's largest specialty retailer of formalwear rental and sale -
Annual sales $183M)
President
Guided private equity sponsored Company through market roll up and merger
to become national leader with a network of 435 stores and five regional
garment processing/distribution centers.
. Led core business to achieve 22% EBITDA margins.
. Executed a three-pronged growth strategy that doubled revenues in four
years.
. Achieved cost cutting efficiencies by successfully integrating three
acquisitions, consolidating two garment processing centers and scaling
operations.
UNIFIBER CORPORATION, San Diego, CA (sold to Private Equity roll up)
1994-1998
(A leading manufacturer of OEM graphite golf shafts and composite sport
product s - Annual sales $33M)
President
Strategically positioned company as premium level engineering and cost
effective manufacturer.
. Accomplished successful exit and liquidity event for stockholders (43%
annualized ROI).
. Boosted unit pricing and margins with product mix enrichment strategy.
. Achieved ISO 9001 certification to enhance quality, reduce costs and gain
market share.
. Restructured debt facilities to provide additional working capital.
TROPITONE FURNITURE COMPANY, INC., Irvine, CA 1991-1994
(A top tier brand of outdoor furniture manufactured and marketed
internationally - Annual sales $37M)
Chief Operating/Financial Officer
Guided development and implementation of financial, marketing and
operations initiatives that returned company to path of success after five-
year decline in sales and diminished profitability.
. Secured $17 million in financing and engaged turnaround marketing
resource, boosting sales 25% in the coming year.
. Reduced overhead structure by 22% with consolidation strategy.
. Increased working capital turnover through overhaul of MIS support for
credit management, inventory and accounting systems.
VISION SPORTS INC., Santa Ana, CA 1988-1991
(A manufacturer of internationally marketed apparel and action sports
products - Annual sales $73M)
Chief Financial Officer
Established financial policies, operating systems and banking resources for
this high growth distribution company with four vertically integrated
manufacturing entities. Directed a staff of 52 in Finance, Accounting,
Credit, MIS and Administration.
. Attracted and negotiated $15 million financing package, preventing a
lender crisis and facilitated a 240% growth in sales over the next two
years.
. Evaluated/developed MIS strategy and implemented software with on-line,
order driven control of sales, credit, inventory and accounts receivable.
This qualified $35 million in assets as prime collateral for borrowing
purposes.
. Expanded credit lines with key vendor groups to free up $2.5 million in
working capital.
CROWN ZELLERBACH CORPORATION, San Francisco, CA 1980-1988
(A "Fortune-100" manufacturer & distributor of forest products)
Divisional VP Finance (1984-1988) ($400mm in sales specialty packaging
business)
Fast track contributor to overhauling financial management reporting and
systems.
Plant Controller (1981-1984)
Financial Analyst (1980-1981)
DELOITTE & TOUCHE, San Francisco, CA 1977-1980
Senior level auditor for large and middle market specialty retail &
manufacturing clients
EDUCATION
Masters of Business Administration, California State University - Hayward -
1977
Bachelor of Arts, San Francisco State University, Major, Marketing - 1975