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Keith A. Rhodes C - level Executive providing proven strategic leadership with a broad base of competencies and an entrepreneurial spirit Highly Accomplished Visionary Finance Executive with track record of unprecedented financial results, vast experiences and broad base of competencies including: business transformation and turnarounds, divestitures, acquisitions, debt financings and start-ups in variety of industries; decisive leader with proven success in strategic thinking, team building and complex problem solving. Expertise that Drives Stakeholder Value

Turnarounds

• Cash Flow Management

• Loan Restructuring

• Organizational Change

Acquisitions

• Deal Negotiation

• Due Diligence

• Integration Management

Start ups

• Business Plans

• Financial Modeling

• Construction Oversight

Executive Office

• Strategic Planning

• SWOT Analysis

• Risk Management

Operations

• Process Improvement

• Equipment Procurement

• Union Relations

Marketing

• Branding / Advertising

• Social Media

• Website Development

Finance

• Syndicated Loans

• Credit Agency Relations

• Commodity Hedging

Accounting

• Budgeting / Forecasting

• Performance Metrics / KPI’s

• Variance Reporting

Information Systems

• System Implementations

• Business Intelligence

• NIST Compliance

SCRAP METAL SERVICES, L.L.C. – Chicago, Illinois 2018 - 2020 Scrap Processor, Mill Services and Marine Vessel Dismantling Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Originally contacted by owners to assist in turnaround of their marine vessel operation and shortly thereafter asked to take over as CFO for the entire $400.0 million business which was under extreme financial distress.

Completely transformed the ship dismantling division by installing five new and experienced management members within 60 days without the company needing to pay any headhunter or placement fees

Implemented PTO, health insurance, performance reviews, wage adjustments and production incentives for all production employees which improved moral, retention, loyalty and profitability

Developed the company’s first budget template facilitating the preparation of a ground up annual budget based on “clean sheet assessments”, headcounts, KPI’s and contribution margins

Transformed the overall business by returning the scrap division to profitability, selling unprofitable locations, resolving significant legal matters while positioning the business for sale EAGLEPICHER TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C. – Joplin, Missouri 2017 - 2018 Defense and Aerospace Contractor

Vice President – Finance & Information Technologies Transformed and top graded the Finance, Information Technology and Contracts departments of a private equity owned stored energy device manufacturer with revenues of $200.0 million while working to sell the business and getting them in compliance with defense reporting requirements and government cybersecurity rules. admn7j@r.postjobfree.com

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Developed the financial model and produced the diligence information needed, including financial audits for three years and two Quality of Earnings reviews, to support the sale of the business in just five months.

Identified scrap as an opportunity for operational efficiency - $5.0 million of savings realized in first year.

Updated the RE’s and BOM’s on the top 40 Defense programs resulting in a $6.0 million pick up in earnings.

Significantly “top-graded” twelve finance, IT and contract staff positions with degreed professionals.

Implemented numerous IT personnel, process and procedure changes, including the outsourcing of the help desk and system security functions, to achieve NIST compliance prior to the required deadline. KAR ENTERPRISES, L.L.C. – St. Louis, Missouri 2014 - 2016 Strategic Leadership Consulting Firm 2010 - 2012

Principal

Successfully advised private business owners and private equity firms and in several different industries on a variety of business matters including the financing, reorganization, transformation, management and sale of their businesses. (See attached “Strategic Leadership Services” and “Selected Client Assignments” documents.) ESCO MARINE, INC. – Brownsville, Texas 2013 - 2014 Ship Dismantling Company

Chief Executive Officer

Turned a privately held $80.0 million revenue company that was losing $1.0 million per month and in default of its senior credit facility into a profitable operation within the first 60 days and developed the vision, business plan and financial information which enabled lender to ultimately be paid in full.

Implemented numerous operational policy and procedural changes that significantly reduced labor and operating expenses which returned the company to profitability.

Repaid $6.0 million of the company’s $22.0 million debt in the first eight months.

Increased production dramatically and incentivized hourly workers via open communication, an Employee Handbook, performance evaluations, wage increases, production bonus plans and health care insurance.

Wrote and published a Confidential Information Memorandum that was circulated by two small boutique investment banking firms to over 200 potential investors.

Led dozens of investor calls/visits that led to the receipt of two letters of intent to recapitalize the business. ALTER TRADING CORPORATION – St. Louis, Missouri 1997 – 2009 Scrap Metal Processing Company

Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President

Transformed a privately held $160.0 million regional business into the largest domestically based scrap metal company with an international presence and revenues of $1.8 billion with cash flow in excess of $100.0 million and a three-year average return on net assets in excess of 40%.

Led all facets, including negotiation, due diligence and integration, of 16 acquisitions, financed 100% with rated senior debt, which added 27 processing facilities to the existing 8 locations and exponentially increased EBITDA.

Guided the company’s marketing strategy through the development of a comprehensive branding strategy.

Led a major turnaround of a union scrap processing facility and then managed it for five years.

Worked with a prominent international investment banking firm to prepare the company for sale. admn7j@r.postjobfree.com

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HOMESTAR INDUSTRIES – St. Louis, Missouri 1992 - 1997 Building Products Manufacturer and Home Remodeler

President (1996 – 1997)

Vice President, Finance and Manufacturing (1992 – 1996) Led the turnaround and sale of a private equity owned $50.0 million organization by refocusing the sales process, closing unprofitable operations, reducing costs, standardizing procedures, strengthening controls, increasing operating efficiencies, improving financial information and recruiting qualified professionals.

Changed the sales process and procedures to become more customer focused which increased the rate of contracts closed and customer referrals to record levels.

Reduced contract cancellations 33% by implementing a customer revolving credit program.

Refinanced the revolving credit line and increased the term debt by $1.0 million without guarantees.

Instituted a multitude of operational programs at the manufacturing facility needed to correct potential OSHA and environmental violations, eliminate insurance hazards and improve productivity, gross margins, corporate image and employee morale.

SLAY INDUSTRIES – St. Louis, Missouri 1986 – 1991

Trucking, Bulk Terminal Operations, Barging and Warehousing Business Vice President of Finance and Administration

Orchestrated the financial turnaround of a closely held company where revenues tripled to $36.0 million.

Negotiated major restructuring of defaulted loans to long term basis without guarantees. Subsequently financed over 25 capital projects with eight new national lenders.

Successfully carried out numerous company and owner related special projects dealing frequently with key business, government and civic leaders.

PRICE WATERHOUSE – St. Louis, Missouri 1979 – 1986 International Public Accounting Firm

Manager – Audit & Accounting Services

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Named “CFO of the Year – Large Private Companies” by the St. Louis Business Journal http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2008/06/09/focus5.html Elected President of the St. Louis Association for Corporate Growth Chapter in January 2009 and as President implemented several initiatives which resulted in chapter being International Chapter of the Year in 2010. EDUCATION University of Illinois - B.S. in Accountancy – 1979 (Graduated with Honors) CERTIFICATION Certified Public Accountant, State of Missouri – 1979 (Passed on the first sitting)

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