M A Private Equity

Ron Walser

Tampa, FL ***** • 813-***-**** • *******@**********.*** • linkedin.com/in/ronwalser/

Visionary CEO Private Equity & M&A Leadership Driving Growth & Scalability Track Record of Driving Growth, Enhancing Margins, & Optimizing Operations to Build Scalable, Market-Leading Companies Success-driven CEO with a proven ability to scale companies, drive M&A success, and create sustainable enterprise value in private equity-backed and high-growth environments. A sales-centric, culture-driven leader who combines operational efficiency with business development expertise to increase revenue, improve profit margins, and strengthen organizational agility. Deep expertise in corporate strategy and market expansion, having led multiple start-ups from inception through acquisition, securing multimillion-dollar contracts, and positioning companies as market leaders. Focused on empowering teams, fostering innovation, and executing high-impact growth strategies that maximize stakeholder returns. EXECUTIVE COMPETENCIES

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Private Equity & Capital Strategy

P&L & EBITDA Optimization

Revenue Growth & Sales Leadership

Operational Efficiency & Profitability

High-Performance Culture Building

Trademarks & IP Law

Post-Merger Integration & Scalability

Technology & Digital Transformation

Regulatory Compliance

Partnerships & Enterprise Sales

Talent Development & Training

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BIOSECURE WASTER SOLUTIONS Tampa, FL

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2019 – 2023

Founded and scaled a biohazard waste disposal company, growing market presence and securing key contracts with hospitals, schools, and surgical centers. Led a high-performance workforce of 15 staff while optimizing service delivery in a highly regulated environment. Led all aspects of strategy, operations, and financial performance, positioning the company for acquisition within four years. Select Contributions:

Grew revenue from $0 to $4M within four years, establishing the company as a recognized leader in biohazard waste disposal.

Built an industry-compliant operational model in a highly regulated, risk-controlled sector, ensuring full adherence to environmental and safety mandates.

Negotiated and executed the successful sale of the company to a local competitor in 2023, maximizing valuation and shareholder returns.

Strengthened business infrastructure with scalable operational processes and compliance-driven protocols, enhancing acquisition readiness.

WASTE AWAY LLC Tampa, FL

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 2002 – 2020

Founded and led a national waste solutions provider, growing from a startup to a 22-state enterprise servicing major multifamily residential clients, including the largest property management firms in the U.S. Led expansion, building a 118-person workforce, scaled the business, acquired a North Carolina-based competitor, and ultimately sold the company to private equity firm Harvest in 2020. Select Contributions:

Bootstrapped and self-funded the company from $0 to $8M in annual revenue, maintaining 16% year-over-year growth without external capital injections.

Developed and launched a proprietary service-tracking application, providing real-time operational insights to property management firms and enhancing client retention.

Acquired and integrated a North Carolina-based competitor, leading all aspects of the M&A process, from deal structuring and due diligence to post-merger integration.

Executed the strategic sale of Waste Away LLC to private equity firm Harvest, successfully positioning the company for long- term scalability and continued market expansion.

Earned Company of the Year awards from the National Apartment Association and Bay Area Apartment Association, reinforcing the brand's industry leadership.

Early Career: Marketing Executive, HOPCO Food Brokerage, Tampa, FL, 1998 – 2002

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