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David Rowland is a business executive with experience leading organizations through turnarounds and strategic growth. He has over 20 years of experience in manufacturing industries, directing P&Ls from $35M to $500M. Rowland specialized in turnaround management, strategic planning, and international operations, leading facilities in 7 countries. His experience includes executive roles at Brunswick Corporation, where he improved profitability and grew market share.

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David A. Rowland 8448 S 69 East Ave., Tulsa, OK 74133 / 918.688.6623 / rowlandda1@gmail.com th Business executive with a vision for creating a dynamic organization rooted in unique AREAS OF core competencies that drive organic growth, generate adjacent business opportunities EXPERTISE and make exponential M&A growth possible. Demonstrated success driving both top and bottom line financial growth in integrated Fortune 500 manufacturing organizations. Skilled in negotiating global process improvement, turnaround management and corporate renewals. Executive Leadership EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP P & L Management • Directed full P & L and divisional budgets ranging from $35M to $500M including currency hedging, capital planning, business development funding, and operational expenses. • Diverse Fortune 500 experience in the heavy equipment, agriculture, construction, and Turnaround & consumer goods industries. Change Management • Progressive achievement in executive roles as a key advisor, creative problem solver, astute process and business strategist partnering with clients and C-level executives. Strategic Vision & • Chaired and served on Executive Boards for state and local Chambers of Commerce and industry professional associations. Planning • Liaison skills honed working with customers, global vendors, legislators and workforce across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Business • Led diverse international workforces in 7 countries including China, S. Korea, Poland, Development Italy, Belgium, England, and Canada ranging in size from 80 to 1,100 union and non- union employees. M & A Initiatives Multi-site & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT International Operations • Engineered 2 successful P & L turnarounds resulting in profitability improvements of 18% and 500%. • Proven history of increasing market share 8% in domestic and international markets, while Cost Takeout driving revenue growth 30%. Strategies • Championed 25% ($16.3M) Lean Six Sigma savings over the past four years. Lean Six Sigma & STRATEGIC PLANNING ISO Champion • Developed gated product development process driven by Product Managers to develop a 10-year product plan for highly engineered product portfolio. Development costs were reduced by 55% and time-to-market was reduced from 28 months to 14 months. • Instrumental in the acquisition of PrinceCraft boats and Swiv’l-eze Marine Accessories to meet growth targets of 5-year business plans. • Consolidated facilities and integrated adjacent product portfolios into core marine business to create new business profiles.
Resume / page 2 David A. Rowland PROFESSIONAL HISTORY Brunswick Corporation, Lake Forest, IL 1996 - 2009 $ 4.8 B Manufacturer of marine, bowling and exercise equipment Affiliations MERCRUISER (Stillwater, OK) - $1.8B manufacturer of marine propulsion packages Director of Operations / General Manager: Challenged with lowering the break-even point of the business unit by 10%. Directed 1,100 employees; Reduced inventories by 53%; A.P.I.C.S. Member Increased productivity by 15%; Championed Lean Six-Sigma projects that generated $8.3M in annual savings; Achieved 1.9 million hours with 0 lost time accidents. Reduced the break- Oklahoma State Chamber of even position of the business unit by 24.6%. Commerce: Past Board Member MOTORGUIDE MARINE (Tulsa, OK) - $35 M manufacturer of small electric marine motors General Manager: Challenged with leading a turnaround of a business unit losing $14 M Stillwater Chamber of annually. Grew revenues 30%; Achieved ISO9001: 2000 certification and reduced warranty Commerce: Past Board costs 18%; Led annual Lean Six-Sigma savings of 8%; Reengineered supply base to low-cost Member Asian sources; reduced cost of goods 19%. Achieved $16.6M turnaround in 16 months. Oklahoma State MERCURY MARINE LTD (ON, Canada) - $85 M sales & service of marine engines. Manufacturing Council General Manager: Charged with returning Canadian division to profitability. Gained 8% market share; increased revenue by 25%, acquired adjacent business; Reengineered leasing Stillwater Regional program; Improved inventory turns 30%: Implemented Lean Six Sigma and achieved ISO Manufacturing Council: Past 9001 certification; Division achieved profitability with $10.3 M turnaround. Chair MERCURY MARINE (Fond du Lac, WI) $1.8B Manufacturer of Marine propulsion packages Family & Children Services: Director of Global Sourcing – Challenged with creating global sourcing capabilities within Non-Profit Charity Mercury Marine. Established offices consisting of procurement and quality professionals in US, Italy, Poland, South Korea, and China; Procured materials from16 countries; Reduced Iron Gate: Non-Profit Charity annual material cost 22%; Standardized supplier selection, currency management, employee certification, contract language, and costing processes. PRIOR EXPERIENCE New Holland NV ($6.2B annual sales) -- Progression: Purchasing Manager to Director of European Procurement. CATERPILLAR, Inc., Engine Division ($44B annual sales) -- Progression: MRO Buyer, Engineering Change Coordinator, Receiving Supervisor, Assembly Supervisor, Materials Manager, Plant Buyer to Commodity Manager EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS BS: International Management & Administration Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) Lean Six Sigma Champions Air Academy Associates (Colorado Springs, CO) Economics/Finance For Executives Kellogg School Of Business (Purdue & Northwestern) Leadership Training Thunderbird School Of Global Management (Glendale, AZ) Accounting And Human Behavioral Studies Bradley University (Peoria, Il) International Marketing Institute For Management Development (Lausanne, Switzerland)

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  • 1. David A. Rowland 8448 S 69 East Ave., Tulsa, OK 74133 / 918.688.6623 / rowlandda1@gmail.com th Business executive with a vision for creating a dynamic organization rooted in unique AREAS OF core competencies that drive organic growth, generate adjacent business opportunities EXPERTISE and make exponential M&A growth possible. Demonstrated success driving both top and bottom line financial growth in integrated Fortune 500 manufacturing organizations. Skilled in negotiating global process improvement, turnaround management and corporate renewals. Executive Leadership EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP P & L Management • Directed full P & L and divisional budgets ranging from $35M to $500M including currency hedging, capital planning, business development funding, and operational expenses. • Diverse Fortune 500 experience in the heavy equipment, agriculture, construction, and Turnaround & consumer goods industries. Change Management • Progressive achievement in executive roles as a key advisor, creative problem solver, astute process and business strategist partnering with clients and C-level executives. Strategic Vision & • Chaired and served on Executive Boards for state and local Chambers of Commerce and industry professional associations. Planning • Liaison skills honed working with customers, global vendors, legislators and workforce across North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. Business • Led diverse international workforces in 7 countries including China, S. Korea, Poland, Development Italy, Belgium, England, and Canada ranging in size from 80 to 1,100 union and non- union employees. M & A Initiatives Multi-site & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & TURNAROUND MANAGEMENT International Operations • Engineered 2 successful P & L turnarounds resulting in profitability improvements of 18% and 500%. • Proven history of increasing market share 8% in domestic and international markets, while Cost Takeout driving revenue growth 30%. Strategies • Championed 25% ($16.3M) Lean Six Sigma savings over the past four years. Lean Six Sigma & STRATEGIC PLANNING ISO Champion • Developed gated product development process driven by Product Managers to develop a 10-year product plan for highly engineered product portfolio. Development costs were reduced by 55% and time-to-market was reduced from 28 months to 14 months. • Instrumental in the acquisition of PrinceCraft boats and Swiv’l-eze Marine Accessories to meet growth targets of 5-year business plans. • Consolidated facilities and integrated adjacent product portfolios into core marine business to create new business profiles.
  • 2. Resume / page 2 David A. Rowland PROFESSIONAL HISTORY Brunswick Corporation, Lake Forest, IL 1996 - 2009 $ 4.8 B Manufacturer of marine, bowling and exercise equipment Affiliations MERCRUISER (Stillwater, OK) - $1.8B manufacturer of marine propulsion packages Director of Operations / General Manager: Challenged with lowering the break-even point of the business unit by 10%. Directed 1,100 employees; Reduced inventories by 53%; A.P.I.C.S. Member Increased productivity by 15%; Championed Lean Six-Sigma projects that generated $8.3M in annual savings; Achieved 1.9 million hours with 0 lost time accidents. Reduced the break- Oklahoma State Chamber of even position of the business unit by 24.6%. Commerce: Past Board Member MOTORGUIDE MARINE (Tulsa, OK) - $35 M manufacturer of small electric marine motors General Manager: Challenged with leading a turnaround of a business unit losing $14 M Stillwater Chamber of annually. Grew revenues 30%; Achieved ISO9001: 2000 certification and reduced warranty Commerce: Past Board costs 18%; Led annual Lean Six-Sigma savings of 8%; Reengineered supply base to low-cost Member Asian sources; reduced cost of goods 19%. Achieved $16.6M turnaround in 16 months. Oklahoma State MERCURY MARINE LTD (ON, Canada) - $85 M sales & service of marine engines. Manufacturing Council General Manager: Charged with returning Canadian division to profitability. Gained 8% market share; increased revenue by 25%, acquired adjacent business; Reengineered leasing Stillwater Regional program; Improved inventory turns 30%: Implemented Lean Six Sigma and achieved ISO Manufacturing Council: Past 9001 certification; Division achieved profitability with $10.3 M turnaround. Chair MERCURY MARINE (Fond du Lac, WI) $1.8B Manufacturer of Marine propulsion packages Family & Children Services: Director of Global Sourcing – Challenged with creating global sourcing capabilities within Non-Profit Charity Mercury Marine. Established offices consisting of procurement and quality professionals in US, Italy, Poland, South Korea, and China; Procured materials from16 countries; Reduced Iron Gate: Non-Profit Charity annual material cost 22%; Standardized supplier selection, currency management, employee certification, contract language, and costing processes. PRIOR EXPERIENCE New Holland NV ($6.2B annual sales) -- Progression: Purchasing Manager to Director of European Procurement. CATERPILLAR, Inc., Engine Division ($44B annual sales) -- Progression: MRO Buyer, Engineering Change Coordinator, Receiving Supervisor, Assembly Supervisor, Materials Manager, Plant Buyer to Commodity Manager EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS BS: International Management & Administration Indiana University (Bloomington, IN) Lean Six Sigma Champions Air Academy Associates (Colorado Springs, CO) Economics/Finance For Executives Kellogg School Of Business (Purdue & Northwestern) Leadership Training Thunderbird School Of Global Management (Glendale, AZ) Accounting And Human Behavioral Studies Bradley University (Peoria, Il) International Marketing Institute For Management Development (Lausanne, Switzerland)