Bryan Hesterman

Operations and Finance Professional

Accomplished Founder and Chief Operating Officer with a distinguished career marked by successful startup transformations, dynamic team leadership, and strategic acquisitions. Proven ability to drive organizational growth and adapt to evolving markets. A strong leader with a diverse business background and a solid foundation in operations and finance. ad3igw@r.postjobfree.com 510-***-**** Woodland Hills, CA, USA WORK EXPERIENCE

COO

InSpire Transpiration Solutions

01/2019 - Present,

Infrastructure, integration and managed services provider to the CEA

(Controlled Environment Agriculture) industry

Pioneered a startup in the CEA industry that transformed from an HVAC manufacturing rep to an integrator of environmental control, lighting, fertigation equipment, and managed services provider.

Successfully scaled the team during the peak of the market in 2021, demonstrating adaptability to market fluctuations. Effectively downsized the team in response to market pressures and pivoted the value proposition to focus on recurring revenues.

Managed a diverse team of cultivation experts and engineers, bridging significant knowledge gaps and fostering an inclusive culture.

Founder and COO

NEXCUT

08/2008 - 12/2017,

Information Management and Logistics

Founded and led multistate information management and logistics business, overseeing accounting, finance, and operations in a growth industry approaching maturity. Grew business to the largest independent information management company in the country.

Facilitated the successful acquisition by Stericycle after eight years of operation for 1.5x gross revenue / 15x EBIDTA multiplier.

Founder and COO

Crosscut

04/2005 - 11/2007,

Information Management and Logistics

Founded and led single-state, multi-branch information management and logistics business during the infancy of a fast-growing industry.

Grew business to the largest independent information management company in the State.

Orchestrated the acquisition by Cintas within 30 months of inception for 3x gross revenue / 20x EBITDA multiplier. ACHIEVEMENTS

8 figure acquisition of NEXCUT by Stericycle for 1.5x gross revenue / 15x EBIDTA multiplier.

8 figure acquisition of Crosscut by Cintas for 3x gross revenue / 20x EBITDA multiplier.

EDUCATION

BS Degree in Business Administration, Small

Business Management & Entrepreneurship

San Francisco State University

08/2001 - 06/2004,

Communications Certificate, Electrical and

Electronics Engineering

Pierce College

01/2024 - 12/2025,

BOARD MEMBER OF

Puzzle Beauty (05/2022 - Present)

Advisor of indie direct-to-consumer makeup brand targeting consumers aged 30 and above.

Avital Beauty Lounge (09/2009 - Present)

Top-rated beauty salon in the Bay Area.

INTERESTS

Fitness Snowboarding Backpacking

Technology Economics Finance

Human Resources

SKILLS

Management Accounting Finance Compliance

Problem Solving Analytics Entrepreneurship

Strategy Leadership Sales Engineering

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