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GEORGE R. BARRAZA **** Granada Ave.,• San Marino, CA 91108

626-***-**** • *******.******@*****.***

PROFILE

Accomplished CEO/President with solid CFO experience, a proven success record as a business leader,

and over twenty-seven years of experience in both public and private companies.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Business turn-around situations

• Extensive experience in acquisitions and divestitures

• Private equity investments

• Experienced in developing and building international business including

managing foreign operations

• Excellent operating skills and solid financial background

• Experienced in aerospace, automotive aftermarket, chemical and environmental

industries

• Manufacturing and service industry experience

EXPERIENCE

GB Consultants, San Marino, California

President and CEO, June 2010 to Present

Assessing acquisition and strategic investment opportunities.

Advanced Chemistry and Technology, Inc. (“AC Tech”), Garden Grove, California

President and Chief Executive Officer, January 2005 to June 2010

A $20 million aerospace specialty chemical company that develops, manufactures and distributes

sealants to commercial and military OEM’s and maintenance markets. AC Tech has 80 employees and is

owned by management and The Jordan Company, a New York based investment (private equity) firm.

• Restructured the business and led the financial turnaround of the Company from one that

incurred an annual loss of over $2 million in 2004 to one that currently generates an annual

EBITDA of approximately $3 million with further strong growth potential.

• Doubled revenues from less than $10 million in 2004, by obtaining new business at Bombardier,

Dassault, Lockheed, Cessna, Sikorsky and Boeing.

• AC Tech has received Gold and Silver Supplier Performance Awards from the Boeing Company.

• Implemented on-going LEAN manufacturing practices, which included consolidating four facilities

down to two, and managed to grow the business while not increasing headcount.

PBT Brands, Inc. (“PBT”) (Parent company of Permatex, Inc. and AC Tech)

Chief Financial Officer, December 1997 to December 2004

A $130 million specialty chemical company with businesses in the automotive aftermarket and

aerospace industries. PBT, a portfolio company of The Jordan Company, had over 300 employees with

plants and operations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

• In 2004, served as the key financial executive of the team that sold Permatex to Illinois Tool

Works for over $160 million.

• In 1999, participated in the formation of PBT Brands, Inc. to raise $130 million in a combination of

senior and subordinated debt and equity to acquire Loctite Corporation’s automotive aftermarket

business known as Permatex.

• Worked closely with the CEO on all aspects of operating the businesses, extending beyond

typical CFO responsibilities, including extensive direct hands-on, day-to-day management, and

working on the strategic direction of PBT.

• Directly responsible for the overall financial management of the Company and its subsidiaries,

including managing the financial, information technology, and human resources departments of

Permatex.

• Headed the Permatex business operations in Mexico, Central America, and South America

driving growth from less than $1 million in 1999 to over $9 million in 2004.

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Experience (continued)

• Led and negotiated several acquisition activities including obtaining the international rights for the

Permatex brand name, the acquisition of Loctite’s $1.4 million hardware business in Mexico, the

acquisition of No Touch, Inc. from Taiho Industries Co. Ltd. and the acquisition of ACP, a $500K

distributor, for AC Tech.

• Pursued and negotiated the rights to the NOS chemical product line that contributed over $2

million in annual revenues to Permatex.

JAMS/Endispute (“JAMS”). Irvine, California

Chief Financial Officer, July 1997 to December 1997

A $50 million judicial arbitration and mediation services company. JAMS, was a private company

owned by Warburg Pincus, with offices nationwide and approximately 175 employees and professionals.

• Responsible for the financial and multi-site management of the business.

• Part of a three-person team formed to manage the business upon the departure of the CEO.

Christensen, Miller, Fink, Jacobs, Glaser, Weil & Shapiro, LLP, Los Angeles, California

Chief Financial Officer, September 1994 to July 1997

A $40 million law partnership with a staff of 150 employees based in Century City, California.

• Responsible for the financial and administrative management of a very prominent and successful

law firm.

• Negotiated a new credit facility for the firm with City National Bank.

• Implemented an upgraded, networked computer system for the firm's billing and accounting

departments.

• Reported directly to the Managing Partner.

Baker Tanks, Inc., Long Beach, California

VP Director of Finance, May 1993 to September 1994

A $35 million private company that manufactured and rented tanks for the temporary storage and

handling of liquids. The tanks were used extensively in the environmental, industrial, and oil field service

industries.

• Responsible for all accounting, financial reporting, contract administration, financial planning and

analysis, insurance and risk management, treasury and investment, human resources, and

management information systems.

• Achieved considerable cost savings for the business including significant tax savings.

• Negotiated a $10 million credit facility. Annual revenues at time of employment were

approximately $35 million.

• Reported directly to the President.

Southern Graphics, Inc., Commerce, California

Vice President of Finance and Business Development, May 1992 to May 1993

• Managed all financial and business planning activities of a $5 million commercial printing

company.

• Directly responsible for the preparation of financial statements, the management of cash flow and

tax planning, and the development of budgets and business plans.

• Participated extensively in the overall management of the business.

• Reported to the President.

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EXPERIENCE (continued)

Courtaulds Aerospace Inc./Products Research & Chemical Corporation (“PRC”), Glendale,

California, May 1983 to May 1992.

In 1983, joined PRC when it was a $60 million public company listed on the NYSE. PRC grew to

over $110 million and was acquired by Courtaulds plc, a $3 billion public UK Company, in 1989. PRC

was a specialty chemical company that manufactured products for the aerospace and industrial markets.

Vice President and Corporate Controller (Courtaulds Aerospace), August 1989 to May 1992

• Responsible for the financial management and reporting of a $170 million operating division of

Courtaulds plc, with manufacturing operations in the U.S., Canada and England.

• Responsible for the activities of six departments with a staff of 35 (including two division

controllers), and the preparation of budgets, business plans, and capital proposals for asset and

business acquisitions.

• Reported directly to the chief financial officer and indirectly to the president of Courtaulds

Aerospace with responsibility for acquisitions, cost controls, and business development.

Corporate Controller (PRC), March 1986 to August 1989

• Responsibilities included preparation of consolidated financial statements and related schedules

and footnotes for management, SEC, and shareholder reports.

• Prepared and filed corporate Federal and State income tax returns.

• Responsible for the preparation of budgets, as well as the monitoring of budgets and business

marketing plans.

• Extensively involved in all acquisition and disposition activities. Participated in over ten

transactions ranging from $200 thousand to $20 million.

• Reported directly to the chief financial officer.

Assistant Division Controller for U.S. Operations (PRC), November 1983 to March 1986

Financial Analyst (PRC), May 1983 to November 1983

EDUCATION

C.P.A. Examination - Passed November 1985

California State University, Los Angeles (post-graduate study) - Completed accounting program to

satisfy requirements to sit for the CPA examination – October 1983 to June 1985

California State University, Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science degree in business administration

with an emphasis in business finance -1983

TRAINING

Arthur Young Internship - summer 1987

LANGUAGES

Fluent in Spanish

VOLUNTEER

Board Member – Angel Flight West – A non-profit organization that arranges free air transportation in

response to health care and other compelling human needs.

PATENT

U.S. Patent 6884763 – Waterless hand cleaner containing plant derived natural essential oil

REFERENCES

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