Brian K. Leonard

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Summary

I am an accomplished management and operations executive, who is skilled in Business Process development and transformation, with a broad base of experience across multiple disciplines in the manufacturing industry and industrial skilled trades. I place a strong emphasis on strategic purchasing, business architecture, organization design, administration and management best practices to achieve optimal results.

I have been proven to be highly adept at process management by maximizing resources and streamlining production, while increasing output and bottom line results, with a full consideration of Cost:Risk:Benefit. I possess a demonstrated expertise at the orchestration of enterprise-wide facility management, product development and design, and strategy, with a history of achievement.

I am equally skillful at empowering employees to highlight individual aptitudes while encouraging collaboration as a team. As cliche as it may sound, those that have worked with me will attest to my strong work ethic, high energy level, approachability and consistent commitment to corporate success while managing multiple priorities.

Specialties: MRO Purchasing and research specific to multiple areas including production facilities, rolling stock, and the skilled trades.

Design & Development of steel desulfurizers, dephosphorizers, and metallurgical/insulating slags with both silica and alumina basis.

Experience

Senior Consultant & Advisor – BKL Risk Management & Risk Consulting

April 2012 - Present (8 years and 10 months)

The primary focus of my services is in the creation of bookkeeping and administrative business structures in coordination with site and facility design and development.

The secondary focus is the analysis and remediation of operational, administrative, and bookkeeping issues as they pertain to the ongoing operation and risk management of ongoing business operations.

Technical Consultant & Advisor – Hunter Pipeline Services, LLC

May 2019 - April 2020 (1 year)

I supported this phase of a multi-corporate business enterprise development with ongoing consultation with regards to risk management and insurance, DOT Compliance, and accounting and software support.

My efforts in the liquidation of excess equipment through social marketing and conventional channels provided the necessary liquidity to help supplement continued business growth efforts.

Full Charge Bookkeeper/Facility & Operations Manager – Class One Rentals, LLC

October 2015 - June 2019 (2 years and 9 months)

As Project Manager I identified suitable sites in the desired market area, researched and purchased various pieces of new material handling equipment and accessories, developed and implemented an industry specific Chart of Accounts and Product item listing while establishing the operational and risk management infrastructure for the rental marketing of crane and access mats as well as dedicated accessorials. This position was one facet of a multi-corporate business creation and development project.

Administrative Manager - Advanced Rescue & Safety, LLC

October 2015 - November 2018 (3 years and 2 months)

As a founding member of the management team I collaborated with the Operations Manager and business principals in the selection of the name and logo while providing leadership and expertise in the identification and evaluation of the critical factors relevant to creating and implementing a functional, efficient, and robust administrative and record-keeping infrastructure.

This infrastructure included the implementation of a collaborative communications solution in addition to the evaluation and configuration of VOIP communications solutions including primary phone lines with PBX style extensions, Toll-Free solutions, and direct dial lines. Personalized company email addresses were established and a web domain was secured. Accounting software was configured and installed while customizing an industry specific chart of accounts.

A timekeeping infrastructure was created to accommodate a biweekly, locked grade compensation rate structure with multiple "task-specific" pay grades being in simultaneous use per employee.

Key security aspects of the physical facility were addressed by the selection and configuration security and surveillance solutions with remote reporting and control capabilities.

Risk Management/Process Optimization Consultant - Environmental Source Resources, Inc.

January 2011 - Present (5 years 8 months)

I provided Risk Management solutions to business processes and practices while optimizing the operating and administrative integration of Property Management, Environmental Services, and Transportation Services.

Driver Recruiting Manager - Palm Affiliate at Coal City Cob Company, Inc.

June 2015 - October 2015 (5 months)

I increased skilled liquid tank driver recruiting through the use of online marketing initiatives, increased social media exposure, and trade specific recruiting boards.

Various trade specific job boards were identified, postings were crafted, and set on a periodic renewal to maximize response. An online presence was created to draw potential applicant interest through FaceBook, Twitter, and Reddit.

The company went from having excess, unmanned equipment to a business scenario of leasing additional equipment to utilize the new, increased driver workforce

General Manager/Administrator - Rose Cartage Service, Inc

August 2014 - February 2015 (7 months)

Managed and supported a 45 truck regional dry bulk operation with an emphasis on operations, maintenance, and dispatch. Major focus on regional driver recruiting and retention in the Midwestern Great Lakes Region through positive leadership initiatives and a targeted marketing strategy. Created a collaborative teamwork culture by significantly increasing cooperation and communication between the drivers, maintenance, management, and administration.

Provided IT and administrative support which resulted in increased functionality of logistical(PeopleNet) and administrative(TMW Suite) technology solutions. Reviewed and coordinated upgrade efforts for the maintenance solution(Transman-TMT) and coordinated EDI implementation efforts between providers, administration, and trading partners.

Business Redevelopment/Risk Management Consultant - CWT Group, Inc.

March 2005 - November 2010 (5 years 9 months)

Provided services(including recruiting, retention and training of staff) as the leader of the transitional team for the new owners of both Russell and Son and Steel Services & Specialties(both the Bagging & Blending Division as well as the Specialty Engineering, Prototyping, and Production Division.

Services also included strategic consulting, including business plan & sales strategy development with a strong focus on a seamless transition of management teams to the new administration.

Transitional Manager - tec-deck, Inc./Modular Surfaces, Inc.(RUSSELL Group)

April 2004 - March 2006 (2 years)

Managed the seamless transfer and transition of all technical, intellectual, operational, and marketing data from prior ownership to the current shareholders at BrightFish Plastics. This transfer included the clarification of historical development details and orientation and training in the (Sage 100)MAS 90 Inventory Management and accounting systems.

All of this was performed in addition to the physical transfer of inventory, marketing materials, and various stock-on-hand.

Transitional Administrator - Russell & Son Environmental Cleaning(RUSSELL Group)

April 2004 - January 2006 (1 year 10 months)

Maintained and finalized the open Receivables, open Accounts Payable, final Payroll processing and year- end accounting data summaries for the closure of the business estate for the Board of Directors prior to the transfer to new ownership and operating management.

CIO/CTO - tec-deck, Inc./Modular Surfaces, Inc.(RUSSELL Group)

February 1992 - October 2005 (13 years 9 months)

As CIO researched and implemented PC based accounting solutions for Inventory Management, Sales Processing, Receivables and Payables. In partnership with outside technical resources developed an integrated solution to provide EDI functionality and defined datasets for participation in a major retailer SFCO program.

As CTO researched historical developments in product formulation to resolve current product quality issues, determined the issue to be production based and satisfactorily adjusted product manufacturing cycles to alleviate cosmetic issues.

Various Roles of Increasing Responsibility at RUSSELL GROUP(Integrated Business Enterprise/ Multi-Corporate Group)

May 1978 - March 2005 (26 years 11 months)

Roles and positions as defined by the detail history shown

Transitional Administrative Manager - Steel Services & Specialties, Inc.(RUSSELL Group)

April 2004 - February 2005 (11 months)

Maintained and finalized the open Receivables, open Accounts Payable, final Payroll processing and year- end accounting data summaries for the closure of the business estate for the Board of Directors prior to the transfer to new ownership and operating management.

Technical Director - Russell and Associates(aka RUSSELL Group)

April 1983 - February 2005 (21 years 11 months)

Worked closely with CEO of a group of multi-million dollar business operations to determine, research, evaluate, explain, and implement various operational objectives.

Accomplishments include the evaluation and implementation of both hard-wired and wireless communications as well electronic security protection for an industrial complex spanning over 1 acre and encompassing half a dozen structures.

Projects included the investigation, and re-establishment of communications with various crude oil investments, including the forensic auditing of production figures independently verified through the U S Geologic Survey and various state agencies.

Day to day duties included regular communications with various legal and financial resources with daily liaison with the CEO.

Controller - Russell & Associates, LLC(aka RUSSELL Group)

January 1983 - February 2005 (22 years 2 months)

Corporate Controller of an Integrated Business Enterprise consisting of five profit centers with manual sweep activity and full accountability including group-wide and separate financial statements with a continuing focus on the design and development of cost analysis and control frameworks.

MRO Purchasing/Research & Development - Russell & Son Industrial Cleaning, Inc.(RUSSELL Group)

October 1980 - February 2005 (24 years 5 months)

Evaluated spending patterns to identify high consumption commodities, instituted competitive bidding with the result of preferential expenditures being awarded to most efficient trading partners.

CIO/CTO - Russell & Son Industrial Cleaning, Inc.(RUSSELL Group)

September 1979 - February 2005 (25 years 6 months)

As CIO researched and implemented PC based accounting solutions for Human Resources and Accounts Payable. Developed and created custom applications and templates for Timekeeping as well as a specialized Accounts Receivable/CRM utility.

As CTO provided research into various technologies relating to environmental services, in addition to regulatory compliance considerations.

Raw Materials & MRO Purchasing/R&D - Steel Services & Specialties, Inc.(RUSSELL Group)

September 1978 - February 2005 (26 years 6 months)

I identified raw material sources and service capabilities consistent with the ongoing and future product and process development efforts. Key performance indicators included the determination of desired physical properties, the ongoing evaluation of existing raw material streams for both physical properties as well

as cost factors and physical supply. Vendor evaluations were regularly performed for "upstream" and "downstream" suitability and potential responsiveness to current and future customer demands.

Transitional Administrator - G. B. Charnas Company, Inc.(RUSSELL Group)

April 2004 - January 2005 (10 months)

I maintained and finalized the open Receivables, open Accounts Payable, final Payroll processing and year- end accounting data summaries of the business estate. In addition I prepared operational guidelines for the continuation of Union administrative procedures and federal workforce reporting requirements for the Board of Directors prior to the separation from the corporate operating group.

Forensic Auditor - Russell and Son Industrial Cleaning, Inc.(RUSSELL Group)

November 1983 - January 2005 (21 years 3 months)

Forensic Auditor/Analyst for Insurance, Union, and client driven audits.

Transitional Administrator - R. E. Russell Painting Company, Inc.(RUSSELL GROUP)

April 2004 - December 2004 (9 months)

Provided the finalization of the open Receivables, open Payables, and year-end accounting data summaries for the transfer of the business estate for the Board of Directors prior to the separation from the corporate administrative group.

MRO Purchasing/Research & Development - R. E. Russell Painting Company, Inc.(RUSSELL GROUP)

October 1980 - December 2004 (24 years 3 months)

Duties consisted of verification/re-calculation of surface area "take-offs", comparative cost modeling of usage/cost calculations with various coating systems, and evaluation and recommendation of alternative coating systems. Additional efforts required assisting potential vendors with municipal pre-approval certifications.

MRO Purchasing/R&D - G. B. Charnas Company, Inc.(RUSSELL GROUP)

October 1980 - December 2004 (24 years 3 months)

Duties consisted of verification/re-calculation of surface area "take-offs", comparative cost modeling of usage/cost calculations with various coating systems, and evaluation and recommendation of alternative coating systems. Additional efforts required assisting potential vendors with municipal pre-approval certifications.

Purchasing - MRO & Production(including Primary, Secondary & ByProduct Raw Materials ) - Molten Steel Products, Inc.(RUSSELL GROUP)

February 1990 - June 2004 (14 years 5 months)

Developed and maintained a corporate wide program of environmentally and economically effective networked material evaluation programs for re-use and re-purposing of various chemical and non-chemical products.

CIO/CTO - Molten Steel Products, Inc.(RUSSELL GROUP)

June 1984 - June 2004 (20 years 1 month)

As part of the Integrated Business Enterprise data initiative.

Quality Control Manager - Molten Steel Products, Inc.(RUSSELL GROUP)

May 1982 - June 2004 (22 years 2 months)

Implemented a Quality Control program, with careful consideration of customer critical factors. Researched and implemented testing procedures to monitor Loss On Ignition values in the raw material streams as

well as in the finished products and maintained close control through the prudent use of Statistical Process Control

Purchasing/R&D/Product Manager - Molten Steel Products, Inc.(RUSSELL GROUP)

May 1978 - April 2004 (26 years)

Researched various solutions to meet both the customers' ongoing requirements as well as their operational needs and evaluated potential solutions.

Identified patterns of high consumption commodities and supplies and negotiated significant savings resulting an an average savings of 10% -12% in operational expenses

Evaluated new sources of supply from unique production systems and negotiated ongoing sources of supply for both the bagging and blending operations as well as marketing and distribution network.

Forensic Auditor - R. E. Russell Painting Company, Inc.

November 1983 - December 2003 (20 years 2 months)

Forensic Auditor/Analyst for Insurance, Union, and client driven audits in addition to internal accounting and loss control audits.

Forensic Auditor - G. B. Charnas Company, Inc.

November 1983 - December 2003 (20 years 2 months)

Forensic Auditor/Analyst for Insurance, Union, and client driven audits.

General Manager/Product Design & Development Director - Steel Services & Specialties, Inc.

January 1984 - May 2003 (19 years 5 months)

Full life cycle design and development of unique specialty solutions to industrial production issues with a focus on the re-purposing of conventional materials in an un-conventional manner as well as unique methods of production.

Forensic Auditor - tec-deck, Inc./Modular Surfaces, Inc.

October 2000 - February 2001 (5 months)

Forensic Auditor/Analyst for Insurance, Union, and client driven audits.

Project Manager – Agglomeration - Molten Steel Products, Inc.

February 1993 - March 1994 (1 year 2 months)

Researched various technologies(both mechanical and chemical) for the agglomeration of fine particle formulations without impairing any of the various products' critical chemical properties

Batchmaster/Blending Supervisor - Molten Steel Products, Inc.

January 1979 - July 1981 (2 years 7 months)

Ongoing evaluations of raw materials and direction of manufacturing operations in regards to maintaining quality formulations and packaging as per customer & management specifications.

Project Manager - Russell and Son Industrial Cleaning

June 1980 - August 1980 (3 months)

Environmental Remediation at a "brownfield" Libby-McNeal metal can production facility

Bagging Machine Operator - Molten Steel Products, Inc.

January 1979 - June 1980 (1 year 6 months)

Directly responsible for the maintenance, calibration, and operations of Black Diamond S-11 Auger packers.

Lift Truck Operator/Material Handler - Molten Steel Products, Inc.

January 1979 - June 1980 (1 year 6 months)

Daily maintenance of LPG powered forklift truck and transportation of open bins of dry chemicals and blends to packaging equipment.

Timekeeper/Field Administration - R. E. Russell Painting Company, Inc.

May 1978 - June 1979 (1 year 2 months)

Maintained time records for HR for a field force of 50 -70 workers working in 3 to 7 locations performing work on different requisitions.

Volunteer Experience

Cadet Commander at Civil Air Patrol

March 1969 - April 1975

Training in, and applications of, skills in radio communications, Search & Rescue techniques, General Flight Training, and Advanced First Aid as well as Military protocol and close order drill.

Organizations

American Institute of Iron & Steel Technology

April 2003 to Present

Test Scores

SAT

March 1974 Score:1210

ACT

November 1974 Score:29

Natural Sciences section scored at 99th percentile(score 33)

PSAT/NMSQT

February 1973 Score:181

Courses

Associates Program, Pre-Engineering

JJC

Engineering Graphics 101

Analytical Geometry 101

Trigonometry 101

Inorganic Chemistry 101

Independent Coursework

Dale Carnegie

Projects

Retroactive Property Tax Reconsideration

May 2011 to November 2011

Members:Brian K. Leonard, Tom Walters, Edward Gholson

Negotiations of reductions of ongoing liabilities in addition to refunds of excess funds previously remitted.

Recovery Technology Solutions

September 2012 to March 2016

Members:Andrew Czech, Brian K. Leonard, Gary Goldberg, P.E., Glenn Dyson, Tom Shaffer, John Knight, Jack Jackman

RTS is bringing to market facilities utilizing a proprietary, full circle re-utilization process that will effectively "de-manufacture" waste shingles back into the constituent raw materials. The "by-products" from this process can then be used by the shingle manufacturing and related industries to manufacture new shingles with a "zero waste footprint".

As of March 2016 the operations were acquired by Flint Hills Resources.

Patents

Compositions and methods for desulphurizing molten ferrous metals

United States Patent 4217134 Issued August 12, 1980 Inventors: Brian K. Leonard, Robert E. Russell

Methods to desulfurize molten ferrous metals, notably molten steels utilizing tap and injection formulations formulated for optimal efficiency without the use of halogen type fluidizers.

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