David J Barron

Canton, MI 48188 812-431-1318 DaveBarron9@gmail.com

FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE Business leader focused on financial and operational improvements. Proven ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives that deliver superior results. My goal-oriented management style places emphasis on quality of product, effective teamwork and open communication. Extensive international experience in Mexico, Europe, China. Strategic Planning & Implementation IT Systems Management, Planning & Implementation Treasury / Cash Management - Financial Analysis - Policies & Procedures - SOX Controls & Compliance M&A Activities - Process Improvements - Cost Reduction & Control Risk Management Lean Trainer PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CIO NEAPCO HOLDINGS, LLC, Belleville, MI 2011 Present

Project Manager for identification, selection, and implementation of a new ERP system. Virtualized most business applications using a SaaS Cloud based model, reducing costs by > 15%. CFO / Managing Director NEAPCO EUROPE, Duren, Germany 2009 2010

Execute integration of two newly acquired European automotive companies ($300MM annual revenue); coordinating financial, operational and IT aspects of the businesses with the U.S. parent company. Negotiate local country bank financing for previously insolvent companies. Instill a profit center mentality focused on generating positive cash flow. Design an automated results reporting package in SAP, producing key metrics and KPIs. During 2009, provided M&A services which resulted in the acquisition of the Europe businesses. Provide strategic planning services and direction. Coordinate due diligence on acquisition targets. Perform financial analysis and modeling, create business cases and conduct negotiations. Operations Controller UNITED COMPONENTS, INC., Evansville, IN 2003 - 2008 (Formed in 2003 when The Carlyle Group acquired 6 automotive part manufacturing companies) Provide strategic direction and execution solutions for a multi business unit, $1B organization. Furnish financial leadership to the business unit CFOs. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results, including 10Qs and 10Ks. Identify and implement profit enhancement initiatives. Analyze sales growth and investment opportunities. Prepare and deliver presentations to Board of Directors, Investors and Rating Agencies. Conducted several Merger & Acquisition projects, performing due diligence and negotiations. Coordinate risk management / commercial insurance activities, annual budget and quarterly forecasts. Selected Achievements: - Created the financial reporting, banking, treasury and risk management functions of the newly formed UCI, a merger of 6 companies. Developed and implemented a common set of policies and procedures leading to improved internal controls. - Established a common, cohesive set of financial and operational metrics, and a results reporting package. - Reduced working capital by >$100MM / 30%. Paid down $283MM of original $580MM debt. - Provided strategic direction and execution solutions for profit enhancing initiatives. Consistently generated bottom line savings equaling 2% of annual sales. - Developed and implemented rationalization plans that reduced the manufacturing and distribution facilities footprint by 40%, generating significant annual savings. - Developed and executed a plan to integrate an acquired company and close a facility. Integration was accomplished within timeframe and under cost budget generating a $12MM annual savings.

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CFO / VP Finance CHAMPION LABS, INC. (acquired by United Components, Inc), Albion, IL Provide overall financial and IT leadership for a $400MM company. Improve and strengthen the financial analysis and reporting systems. Prepare and deliver annual budgets and quarterly forecasts. Develop and implement internal control processes and procedures. Create and deliver the management presentation during sale of company.

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Selected Achievements: - Developed and implemented an operational and financial metrics reporting system providing accurate and timely results to management. Instituted a rigorous forecasting and budgeting process. - Improved working capital by reducing inventory and increasing accounts payable by $17MM or 20%. - Implemented a lean manufacturing training program. Changed the company culture to create employee ownership in the processes. - Instituted a multi-phase capital investment program; reducing material, labor and overhead costs by $27MM annually, establishing Champion as the industry low-cost provider. - Implemented an ERP system in a U.K. subsidiary that tied into the U.S. based system, instituting a standard cost methodology and common reporting. Reduced monthly closing time by two days. - Provided more accurate product cost and profit margin data by upgrading the standard costing system to an activities-based costing system. Group Controller PUROLATOR PRODUCTS, INC. Automotive Division, Fayetteville, NC Provide overall financial and IT leadership for a $300MM division. Analyze customer growth and investment opportunities. Identify and implement profit-enhancing initiatives. Consolidate, analyze and report monthly closing data. Coordinate annual budget and quarterly forecast processes. Selected Achievements: - Developed and implemented plans taking NOP from 4% to 11% through a series of cost reduction projects and profitable sales growth. - Managed transition through four ownership changes in an eight year period. Implemented and enhanced four different management reporting systems. - Co-managed project with parent company IT Director to globalize financials, standard costing and inventory control systems. Collaborated with international divisions to design and implement new systems. - Certified trainer in Total Quality Production System, Value-Stream Mapping, and SPC. Controller & General Manager HAROLD FOOD CO. Plant Controller/Accounting Manager BEATRICE/HUNT-WESSON Cost Accounting Manager FABERGE COSMETICS Cost Accountant WESTERN UNION EDUCATION MBA Finance BA Accounting Lean Manufacturing Seton Hall University Rowan University Dr. Deming NJ (completed 80% of credits prior to relocating) NJ North Carolina North Carolina New Jersey New Jersey 1990 1992 1982 1990 1979 1982 1977 1979 1992 - 2000