Executive Leader: Turnaround & Growth Specialist

James "Eric" Harris

Southlake, TX 817-***-**** ***********@***.***

Executive Leader President General Manager Sales & Operations

Professional Summary

Proven executive with 25+ years of success leading multimillion-dollar organizations in wholesale distribution, facility supplies, packaging, and printing paper. After a brief retirement, I am returning to the workforce in a full-time leadership capacity, bringing renewed focus, energy, and extensive experience in strategic planning, operational transformation, and sales growth. Recognized for building strong teams, executing turnarounds, and consistently delivering results above industry averages.

Career Transition

2021 – Present

• Transitioned from retirement to re-engage in leadership opportunities.

• Provided operational leadership to a Dallas-based home electronics company, implementing process improvements that enhanced profitability, efficiency, and company culture.

• Maintained professional involvement through advisory work, mentoring, and continuous development.

Executive Experience

President – Western BRW Paper Company (JP Gould & OVOL, Tokyo) Carrollton, TX 2015 – 2021

• Directed $150M distribution company, successfully repositioning from declining print paper to facility supplies.

• Acquired and integrated three companies, adding $50M in revenue.

• Delivered consistent EBITDA growth of +3% vs. industry average <1%.

• Developed and implemented a 5-year plan that secured profitability and long-term stability.

Vice President, Sales – Pollock Paper Distributors Grand Prairie, TX 2007 – 2015

• Led a $250M sales division with consistent annual growth of 7–12%.

• Created a customer loyalty program that raised $1M+ and strengthened retention.

• Launched the successful “Radiance” private brand, boosting margins and brand recognition.

Senior Vice President & General Manager – Home Depot Pro (JanPak) Ft. Worth, TX 2003 – 2007

• Increased regional revenue from $54M to $90M in 3 years.

• Doubled EBITDA margin (3.5% 6.0%), achieving best-in-industry performance.

• Consolidated operations into a state-of-the-art distribution center; expanded into Houston via acquisitions.

Regional President & Vice President Roles – Veritiv (Unisource) Various Locations 1991 – 2000

• Managed $500M, 1,000-employee region; drove $13.5M in expense reductions.

• Consolidated 26 divisions into 5, streamlining operations and boosting profitability.

• Led multiple top-performing divisions, recognized as #1 nationally.

President (Founder) – Consolidated Packaging Systems, LLC 2000 – 2002

• Founded and secured venture capital for a national distribution startup.

• Advanced $220M in M&A opportunities before market disruption post-9/11.

Restructuring Leader – PwC (Unisource Project) 2000

• Co-led development of restructuring plan for $7B company.

• Delivered $277M profit improvement through consolidation and organizational redesign.

Core Leadership Strengths

• Strategic Vision & Growth Planning

• Operational Transformation & Profitability

• Mergers, Acquisitions & Integrations

• Sales Leadership & Business Development

• Organizational Change & Team Development

• Client, Supplier & Stakeholder Relations

Education

B.B.A. Marketing – Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Commissioned U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant Army Reserves (5.5 years, Honorably Discharged)

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