Executive Manager
Resume:
James W. McGinley
Tarzana, CA 91356
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Exceptional Business Builder and Strategist with a successful record of leading small teams to multi-million dollar revenue and profit contributors as well as launching six industry leading products.. A proven senior manager, adept at maximizing profitability, building market share and driving customer loyalty by creating innovative products and service. A high energy leader possessing a unique expertise in synergistically developing management teams, growth strategies, sales organizations, manufacturing operations, strategic partnerships with world class R&D teams.
Achievements
Spearheaded the development and release of six industry leading products
Successfully launched two business units from inception leading them to multi-million dollar revenue and profit contributors
Named inventor on 27 issued patents
Led team in M&A activities resulting in seven acquisitions
Generated in excess of $26 million in license fees and royalties
Chicago Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame – Stratos Lightwave 2002
Professional Background
Sunistics Marina Del Ray California
June 2016 to Present – Regional Energy Consultant
Sunistics is a privately held energy management company providing better energy for small businesses and faith based organizations
Photonic Engines Inc. Schaumburg Illinois
September 2013 to May 2016 -- President
Photonic Engines Inc. is a privately held technology company that was formed to commercialize the ground-breaking Barium Titanate modulator technology out of Northwestern University for ultra-high data rates optical transmission.
Led all funding activities for the company
Negotiated option for exclusive licensing rights with Northwestern University
VoltStar Technologies Inc./Aerobic Water Works Schaumburg Illinois
March 2005 to Present -- President and Owner
VoltStarTechnologies Inc. is a privately held Intellectual Property licensing company of advanced charging solutions for portable electronic devices.
Financed and led startup operations of company
Developed two industry first products
Named inventor on 8 patents and 7 pending applications
Aerobic Water Works LLC developed a therapeutic spa that provides deep cleansing of the skin, cardiovascular exercise, and symptomatic relief from fibromyalgia, gout, arthritis and other conditions.
Stratos Lightwave LLC, Chicago Illinois
June 2000 to October 2004 – President
Stratos Lightwave LLC (NASDAQ) is a provider of optical subsystems and components for data communication and telecommunication applications. The Company was acquired by Emerson in 2007.
Led and managed all activities of the company
Presented the company at numerous investment conferences
Led quarterly conference calls with investors
Led quarterly Board of Director meetings
Acquired Tsunami Optics Inc. located in Mountain View, California
Acquired Paracer Inc. located in Santa Clara, California
Acquired Sterling Holding company located in Mesa, Arizona
Methode Electronics, Inc., Chicago Illinois
September 1998 to June 2000 – President
Methode Electronics Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is a global provider of advanced electro-mechanical devices for automobile, aerospace, computer, communications and military applications.
Managed all 22 company subsidiaries and business units, with bi-monthly reviews with each management team
Led quarterly conference calls with investors
Presented results at quarterly Board of Director meetings
2000 sales $422,731,000, income $50,669,000, EBITDA $67,327,000
Executive President Optical Products Group
2000 sales $87,115,000, income $12,725,000, EBITDA $11,777,000
1998 sales $33,999,000, income $2,646,000, EBITDA $2,862,000
Acquired Bandwidth Semiconductor, located in Bedford, Mass
Acquired Polycore Inc. located in Melbourne, Florida
Methode Electronics, Inc., Chicago Illinois (Continued)
July 1993 to Jan 1998 – Fiber Optics Group - Executive Vice President, Board of Director
Business development and operations responsibilities for the group
Merger and acquisition strategies for the group
Corporate development including technology transfers, patent licenses, etc.
Management of start-up ventures including research and development on advanced products
Corporate management of business units’ performance including manufacturing, organizational development, budgeting, capital spending, marketing, new product development, ISO certification, etc.
Acquired Mikon Limited located Haverhill, UK
Acquired 50% of Optokon located in the Czech Republic
Methode Electronics, Inc.
February 1989 to June 1993 -- Vice President Corporate sales and Marketing and
President, Fiber Optics Products Division responsibilities
Sales management of 24 sales representative organizations
Sales management of 4 district sales managers, 3 regional sales managers and 1 distribution sale manager
Execution of all sales representative contractual agreements and distribution contractual agreements. Recruiting, training and termination of field sales personnel
Chicago Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame Stratos Lightwave
2002.
Education Background
Barrington High School – Student Body President
The Evergreen State College Olympia Washington – B.A.
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