CPA swwking Controller, treasurer or CFO position

PHILIP BRADTMILLER, CPA *** Fox Hollow Road Pottsville, PA17901

************@*****.*** 570-***-****

July 7, 2018

Dear Human Resources Professional,

I am a proven financial executive with over thirty-five years management experience in both privately-

held and Fortune 500 Corporations.

Over the last eleven years, I was CFO of privately-held Northeast Veterinary Supply Company

(NEVSCo) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania from its inception through its sale on December 8, 2017 and

winding-down process now concluded. As with most startup businesses, individuals

manage multiple functions and do the work of departments in larger companies. In addition to

accounting and finance, I was responsible for:

Insurance: business property and liability, worker’s compensation and group health.

Payroll and personnel compliance with Federal and State labor laws

Administration of Company’s 401(k) Plan

I am experienced with QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions and Microsoft Dynamics GP operating and

financial management system to which the company was converted in 2010.

The financial and operating disciplines I learned with publicly- traded companies enable me to bring

valuable assistance to management in the private sector to derive the optimum value from resources

and strengthen operating performance. That experience helped NEVSCo build profitable growth,

which enabled the owners to realize a premium price on the sale of the business.

My accomplishments as Treasurer of TE Electronics and as Director of Financial Planning for Tandy

Corporation (now known as RadioShack Corporation) highlight my capabilities as a financial

executive. As treasurer, I was responsible for worldwide treasury functions with domestic and

foreign banks in preparation of TE’s spin-off from Tandy. As Director of Financial Planning, I was

responsible for SEC reporting, reports to shareholders, benefit plans administration and investor

relations. Including TE, I have managed all facets investor relations and financial communications

of four Fortune 500 Companies.

While that experience may not seem pertinent to a privately held organization, I believe the necessary

skill sets are valuable in any organization. My team player mindset enabled me to work effectively

with associates at all levels and my high degree of personal integrity enabled me to build credibility

and valued relationships with financial analysts, investors, bankers and media. Certainly, good

relationship building skills facilitates working effectively within the collaborative environment of any

organization.

I look forward to an opportunity to continue to add value.

Sincerely,

Phil Bradtmiller

PHILIP BRADTMILLER, CPA 206 Fox Hollow Road Pottsville, PA17901

************@*****.*** 570-***-****

SUMMARY

A financial executive with over 35 years of experience with four publicly-traded companies and the

last eleven years with a privately held company from its infancy to sale. Financial management

encompasses controllership, treasury, financial planning and investor relations. As a treasurer, I am

experienced with both debt and equity financing. As head of investor relations, I managed all facets

of financial relations - news releases, presentations for investor meetings and annual report preparation

of four Fortune 500 companies during some of their most challenging periods. As an

consultant, then CFO, for a small to medium-sized business, I established financial and operating

controls that helped build profitable growth and increase shareowner value. Particularly noteworthy

personal attributes are:

High degree of personal integrity

Loyal to those who employ me

Strong sense of stewardship

A team player

EXPERIENCE

Northeast Veterinary Supply Co, Inc. (aka NEVSCo), Harrisburg, PA 2006 – Dec 2017

Chief Financial Officer

NEVSCo, founded in May 2004, was a wholesale distributor of veterinary pharmaceuticals, supplies

and equipment to over 1,500 licensed veterinarians throughout the Northeastern United States. The

business attained rapid growth and was sold in December 2017, having reached $70 million in sales.

My initial part-time engagement in 2006 quickly evolved into a permanent role as CFO. As with most

startup businesses, individuals manage multiple functions and do the work of departments in larger

companies. I am experienced with QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions and Microsoft Dynamics GP

operating and financial management system to which the company was converted. In addition to

accounting and finance, I was responsible for:

Insurance: business property, liability, worker’s compensation and group health.

Payroll and personnel compliance with Federal and State labor laws

Compliance with financial covenants of working capital credit line

Administration of Company’s 401(k) Plan

Winding down the financial aspects of the business

Consulting and contract engagements Jan 2003 – 2006

In 2003, I established an investor relations and financial management consulting practice. One such

engagement for a 2004 startup, NEVSCo, evolved into a permanent role as CFO.

AMERICAN STANDARD COMPANIES INC., Piscataway, New Jersey 1994 – Dec. 2002

Division VP, Investor Relations

American Standard was a global manufacturer of plumbing, air conditioning and automotive

Products with annual sales of $7 Billion. In 1988, ASD was taken private through a LBO. In 1994,

American Standard recruited me to establish and manage a formal IR function in preparation of the

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Company's IPO. I led the IR function and was responsible for all external financial reporting until

January 2000 when the former President and COO of AlliedSignal took the helm as the new Chairman

and CEO of American Standard. He installed his own management team predominately comprised of

executives who previously worked with him at AlliedSignal. I chose not to stay, but supported the new

team in its transition. At the end of 2002, I was the last of the previous team to leave. (Beginning in

2007, American Standard was divested with the last business, Trane Air Conditioning Company, sold to

Ingersoll-Rand in 2008.)

Member of management team conducting road shows for IPO and two follow-on offerings.

Led the transformation of ASD's image from a cyclical plumbing products manufacturer to a

growth oriented Company by helping to differentiate it as a leader in Demand Flow

Manufacturing, a productivity and profitability enhancing process technology.

More than doubled research analyst coverage from original five investment banking firms and broadened industry focus from predominately electrical equipment analysts to include multi-

industry analysts that provided more appropriate and favorable peer company comparisons.

Initiated a proactive program that added over 70 new institutional investors and reduced the

concentration of holdings among the top 15 holders from over 60% to under 50%.

Led the lobbying effort among institutional investors for the approval of the Company’s 2002

Omnibus Incentive Plan. Effort helped achieve approval.

Revised the company's disclosure policies to comply with the requirements of the SEC's

Regulation Fair Disclosure and worked with senior management on company's compliance with

the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

TANDY CORPORATION, Fort Worth, Texas 1986 -1994

Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations, TE Electronics, Inc. 1993-1994

TE Electronics, Inc. was a new multinational company formed in January 1993 from Tandy’s proposed

spin-off of its consumer electronics and personal computer manufacturing operations. TE had annual

sales $1.5 Billion and assets of nearly $1 Billion. The treasurer reported directly to the CEO and served

as CFO. The position was responsible for worldwide treasury functions, benefit plan administration,

SEC reporting, reports to shareholders, internal auditing and investor relations. The spin-off strategy

was dropped later in favor of a divestiture plan which was completed in January 1994 whereupon TE’s

offices were closed and staff disbanded.

Established TE’s treasury procedures and maintained relations with 20 domestic and 33 foreign

banks in preparation of TE’s spin-off from Tandy.

Created an innovative financing structure that obtained an unsecured credit facility despite

concern by banks over the magnitude of losses in TE’s computer operations. A $125 Million

unsecured line of credit was obtained by establishing TE’s profitable consumer electronics

segment as the borrower. This approach precluded alternative secured borrowing arrangements

unacceptable to management, specifically a security interest in inventory and accounts

receivable or a sale of accounts receivable to a bankruptcy-remote company.

Managed the due diligence phase for TE’s divestitures which generated $500 Million which

Tandy used to reduce debt.

Led preparation for the $325 Million IPO of TE’s furniture manufacturing subsidiary,

specifically – drafting SEC “Offering” statements, stock exchange listing application, arranging

a $25 Million bank loan to fund a dividend payment to TE prior to public offering and a $40

Million revolving credit facility to cover working capital needs.

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Director, Financial Planning and Investor Relations, 1986-1993

Until TE was established, Tandy was a multinational, vertically integrated retailer of consumer

electronics and personal computers with annual sales of $4.5 Billion. Tandy operated Radio Shack,

Computer City and Incredible Universe retail chains. Until 1991, Tandy did not have a CFO. Financial

management was divided among three positions; Director of Financial Planning / Investor Relations,

Treasurer and Controller, all of whom reported to the CEO. As the head of financial planning and IR,

my responsibilities included financial planning, equity financing, review of acquisition prospects,

presentations to debt rating services and investor conferences, relations with analysts, investors and

financial media and production of the annual and report.

Initiated the strategic concept to separate Tandy into distinct retailing and manufacturing

companies. A unique approach was to shift $90 Million of restructuring charges into a

shortened prior year by immediately adopting a new fiscal year which would benefit fully from

the restructuring. Tandy’s stock price rose 70% during the new fiscal year.

Initiated and spearheaded the issuance of $443 Million PERCS (Preferred Equity Redemption

Cumulative Stock).

Doubled research coverage to include computer industry analysts that added value to the

Company's then rapidly growing personal computer manufacturing and marketing business. The

most comprehensive research on Tandy was published during this period.

PRIOR EXPERIENCE

ASSOCIATED DRY GOODS CORPORATION, NEW YORK, NEW YORK

Vice President, Investor Relations

Associated was a major U.S. retailer with annual sales of nearly $4.5 Billion generated by twelve

divisions including Lord & Taylor, Caldor and Loehmann’s. In 1982, upon recommendation of

financial analysts I was recruited by Associated to establish and manage a formal investor relations

function and serve as the Company's spokesperson. Associated was acquired by May Department

stores in 1986 through a hostile takeover.

SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO., CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Assistant Director, Investor Affairs

Financial and Operations Analyst for Vice President, Merchandise Administration

PROFESSIONAL

Certified Public Accountant

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants,

Illinois CPA Society

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