Charles Carlson

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Ridgefield, Washington 98642

360-***-**** ~ abmtib@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Profile

Operations / Marketing / Management

An accomplished executive with a proven track record of increasing profits

and operational efficiencies. Strong P&L, general management, strategic

planning, risk management and marketing experience. Able to react quickly

to changing markets, implement sound business decisions, and be an

effective negotiator and team builder. CPA with strong knowledge of

corporate finance and accounting.

Areas of Strength

Finance & Budgeting ~ Strategic Planning ~ Negotiation ~ Marketing ~

Project Management ~

Capital Improvements ~ Operations ~ Internal Reorganization ~ Team Building

~ Presentations

Professional Experience

CASCADE GRAIN PRODUCTS, LLC - Clatskanie, OR 2002 to 2009

President and CEO

Originally hired as General Manager to review the feasibility of building a

100 million-gallon ethanol plant in Oregon. Acquired the project from the

original developer and conducted all negotiations and presentations to

financial institutions and potential equity partners to complete the

financing of $120 million of senior debt and equity of approximately $80

million. Analyzed and developed the business plan, negotiated supply

contracts, off take agreements, utility and freight contracts,

environmental permits and other marketing and lease agreements. Oversaw

the construction of the project, and managed the company when the plant

became operational. Due to low margins in the industry and numerous plant

design issues the company was sold in December of 2009. The process

engineering firm that designed the plant went out of business in early

2010.

KBC Trading and Processing Company - Stockton, CA 2000 to 2002

(A subsidiary of ConAgra Foods, Inc. with 23 processing plants and $200

million in annual sales. Processes and markets edible beans worldwide)

Senior Trading Manager

Hired to work with company president and CFO to restructure and turn around

an unprofitable company. Analyzed existing operations; developed and

implemented strategic plans; rationalized product lines; closed obsolete

plants; improved capabilities of remaining plants; reduced personnel by

33%. Controlled an annual capital budget of over $1 million to upgrade and

modernize plants.

Managed the operations of 14 processing plants in three regions and was

responsible for the marketing of all products handled. Supervised a staff

of 100 through 16 direct reports (traders and plant managers). Responsible

for sourcing all internal edible bean requirements for ConAgra Foods with

sales in excess of $20 million per year.

. Implemented marketing programs that resulted in a region doubling the

volume of product handled while increasing the net profit to $2 million

dollars.

. Reduced plant costs by 32% in one region while maintaining sales volume

at over $17 million through effective plant utilization and improved

marketing programs.

. Negotiated long-term supply agreements within ConAgra and external

customers to guarantee sales volume for a base portion of KBC's business.

. Spearheaded marketing agreements on liquidated plants located in a non-

competitive area to maintain company sales volume.

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Mid Columbia Producers, Inc. - Moro, OR 1991 to 1999

(A $50 million grain company and retail distributor)

General Manager

Revitalized struggling corporation to create an efficient and profitable

operation. Reported to and collaborated with the Board of Directors to

determine the strategic direction of the company. Developed and monitored

operating budgets and capital spending projections. Selected, developed and

supervised a superior staff of upper management.

. Turned company around to achieve profitability within one year through

effective management and marketing ability.

. Led company to record income levels through expansion into appropriate

areas.

. Recommended and oversaw capital improvements, including construction of a

$3 million state-of-the-art grain handling / barge loading facility that

meets or exceeds OSHA / EPA requirements.

. Represented Oregon on a trade mission to Pacific Rim countries. Achieved

successful negotiations with the Japanese Food Agency and the South

Korean Flour Millers Association.

. Implemented programs to meet the changing requirements of export

customers that returned more than $1 million dollars to producers over 9

years.

Atwood-Larson Company (acquired by ADM) - Minneapolis, MN 1984 to 1990

(A provider of financing, merchandising and other support services to

private grain elevators and farmer-owned cooperatives throughout the

Midwest)

Vice President, West Coast Operations

Promoted from Merchandiser to Assistant Manager to Vice President, West

Coast Operations with responsibility for rebuilding the division. Recruited

merchandisers from competitors and created a cohesive and exceptional team.

Teamed with merchandisers to develop goals and strategies. Created and

implemented successful marketing programs to expand operations. Planned

annual operating budgets and long term strategic budgets with other company

officers. Reported directly to company president and oversaw 2 branch

offices in addition to main office responsibilities.

Accepted additional responsibility as General Manager of Atwood Commodities

and achieved compliance with CFTC rules by instituting appropriate policies

and procedures.

. Doubled profit by increasing volume of grain handled from 32 million to

68 million bushels.

. Expanded operations of Atwood Commodities by establishing branch trading

offices to better meet the needs of producers.

Art W. Carlson Farms Inc. - Stephen, MN (family farming operation) 1975 to

1984

Owned and managed a profitable row crop and small grain farming operation

DELOITTE (formerly Touche Ross & CO) - Minneapolis, MN Audit Department

1973 to 1975

Education / Licensure

University of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

Bachelor of Science, Accounting ~ Magna Cum Laude

University of Minnesota, Crookston Branch - Crookston, MN

Associates degree, Agricultural Business Finance and Accounting

Certified Public Accountant

North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants - member

Leadership activities

Numerous committee roles as a member of the Pacific Northwest Grain and

Feed Association

Oregon State University Experiment Station Liaison Committee

Business Advisory Council for JTPA (Job Training Partnership Act)

Board of Directors, Portland Merchants Exchange, Portland, Oregon

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