1. BILL THURBER
Selected Accomplishments
$400MM distressed manufacturing company:
Treasurer and key member of team that executed a dramatic turnaround and sale of a PE controlled
manufacturer of high performance packaging products. Restored credibility with lenders and improved
liquidity through development of detailed 13-week cash forecast; negotiated with vendors to protect
supply chain; improved internal controls and financial closing processes, resulting in a 2014 audit free
from previously identified material weaknesses.
$30MM digital marketing agency:
CFO and member of team that grew revenues by 40% CAGR for a PE controlled digital marketing
agency. Developed high performing staff; secured asset based credit facility and capital lease line to
support rapid growth. Closed acquisition that added significant top line growth.
$100MM professional services firm:
Treasurer, director of finance and highly utilized consultant for a PE controlled professional services firm.
Managed liquidity during both rapid growth as well as financial distress; closed a $17 MM asset based
credit facility to support rapid growth; key member of team that executed a successful sale to a strategic
industry player.
$30MM manufacturing company:
Interim CFO for a PE controlled manufacturer of intermediate bulk container products. Rebuilt and
developed high performing staff; regained credibility with PE sponsor through development of realistic
operating plans and shortened financial close processes; revamped standard costing methodology after
relocation of manufacturing facility; dramatically improved audit preparedness.
$90MM distressed manufacturing company:
Treasurer and key member of team that led a recapitalization and turnaround of a PE controlled global
manufacturer of apparel and light industrial fasteners. Closed a $40MM credit facility; structured
extended terms and increased vendor credit lines to protect supply chain; reduced monthly financial
closing cycle by 40%.
$15MM professional services company:
CFO for a PE controlled provider of K-12 instructional software and professional services. Led a
restructuring of the company and reduced annualized operating expenses by $5MM; secured $9MM in
bridge financing; led a successful sale to a strategic industry player.
$550MM financial services company:
Treasurer for a NYSE provider of financial printing, database marketing systems, direct marketing
campaign management, and compliance software. Key member of M&A team that added more than $150
MM of top line growth through multiple acquisitions; secured $100 MM of long-term growth capital.