richard leber resume march 2009

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RICHARD W. LEBER

1037 Swathmore Drive Cell: (404) 735-3173Atlanta, Georgia 30327 Home: (404) 262-2984E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (404) 869-5188

LinkedIn: RichardLeBer

SUMMARY

Senior executive, with over 20 years of operating, consulting and financial experience. Track record of growingbusinesses and improving operations. Deep interest in technology and its application to business. Experience inacquisitions, spin-off and going private transactions, private equity transactions, alliances and divestitures.Operating experience includes general management of public and private companies, post-merger integration,sales and marketing, Lean and Six Sigma process improvement. Active and committed participant in communityorganizations with unique and far-reaching impact.

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Consultant, Shortboard Advisors LLC Atlanta, Georgia 2007 to presentConsultant to small and midsize manufacturing and service companies. Richard has assisted clients to redirecttheir strategies, improve marketing and streamline operations.

Managing Director/Founder, Forge Capital, LLC Atlanta, Georgia 2003 to presentInvestor in small and midsize manufacturing and service companies. As an investor, Forge provides direct hands-on guidance and management assistance to portfolio companies. Investments include a commercial printer and amanufacturer of proprietary cooling components.

Executive, National Service Industries (NSI) Atlanta, Georgia 1996 to 2003President, National Linen Service (NLS), and Executive VP (NSI) 2000 to 2003P&L responsibility for $320 million division of public company, providing textile rental services to over 45,000restaurant, hospital and hotel customers in 16 states. Executive member of NSI Board of Directors.

Helped execute purchase of NSI by a private investor, at 80% premium to shareholders.

Helped execute spinoff of Acuity Brands from NSI, and helped review and select post-spinoff .

Executed numerous acquisitions and alliances for NLS, to increase market share and customer penetration.

Upgraded NLS senior management team, and upgrading key staff in Operations, Engineering, Sales and IT.

Increased revenue retention to 92% and revitalized revenue growth.

Reduced over $20 million in costs. Introduced Lean Manufacturing programs.

Senior Vice President, Regional Operations, National Linen Service 1998 to 1999Ran $90MM operating region. Led all regions in profitability, profit improvement and growth. Six Sigma.

Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, National Linen Service 1997 to 1998

Responsible for all sales and marketing activities. Increased sales force productivity by over 20%.

Vice President, Business Development, National Linen Service 1996 to 1997 Responsible for restructuring, and process improvement. Divested non-performing plants, resulting in a $70million gain and improved operating earnings.

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RICHARD W. LEBER

Chief Executive Officer, Equibase Company Lexington, Kentucky 1994 to1996Upgraded staff, renegotiated customer contracts, restructured finances, expanded product line and revenues.

Consultant, MCKinsey & Company, Inc. Atlanta, Georgia 1986 to 1994More than 20 consulting engagements across diverse client, including software, telecom, utilities, manufacturingand media. Helped clients increase profits by more than $100 million. Developed clientele, negotiatedengagements, managed engagement teams. Practice Leader in Media Industry, Corporate Finance and Strategy.

Summer Associate, Bain & Company Boston, Massachusetts 1985Consultant to a large industrial manufacturer. Identified major cost reduction and operating improvements.

Project Manager, Systemhouse Inc./Ltd. Various locations, U.S. and Canada 1976 to 1984Managed teams and developed commercial computer systems for a variety of clients.

NON-PROFIT EXPERIENCE

Board Member/Chairman, Atlanta Community Food Bank Atlanta, Georgia 2000 to presentThe Atlanta Community Food Bank distributes 25 million pounds of food annually to over 700 member agenciesacross North Georgia. Richard has held a number of roles with the Food Bank, including Treasurer, ViceChairman and Chairman (2007-2009). He helped the Food Bank raise $11 million to build a state of the artdistribution center. He led the effort to define a new 5-year Strategic Plan for the organization. As Chair, he helpedthe Food Bank win the Atlanta Community Foundations award for Management Excellence in 2008.

Board Member/Chairman, Georgia Shakespeare Atlanta, Georgia 2000 to 2007Georgia Shakespeare is one of Atlantas leading theater companies and among the top classics-oriented theaters inthe country. Richard helped Georgia Shakespeare to expand its programs, including driving the development ofShake at the Lake, an annual free public performance in Piedmont Park. He was also active in strategydevelopment, operational planning and fund-raising.

OTHER INFORMATION

Education MBA, Harvard Business School, 1986 . First Year Honors.

B. M athematics, University of Waterloo (Canada), 1981 . Dean's Honor List, all years.

Publications Managing for Shareholder Value - From Top to Bottom. Harvard Business Review,November-December, 1989. Co-author with David L. Wenner.

Organizations Member, Atlanta Web Entrepreneurs, 2006-presentDirector, U.S. Textile Rental Services Association, 2001-2002.

Personal Born October 29, 1958. Married with 2 children at college. Canadian citizen and U.S.

permanent resident. Interests include running marathons, reading, movies and theater.



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RICHARD W. LEBERRepresentative Consulting Engagements

Operational performance improvement food productsDeveloped internal performance benchmarks, assessed operations and management, and identified opportunitiesfor performance improvement for a food manufacturer. Helped coordinate implementation and measure impact.

Strategic plan electronicsAnalyzed market segments, assessed trends and competition, and reviewed growth prospects and financialperformance to create a strategic plan for a major diversified electronics manufacturer.

Strategic plan - mediaReviewed industry strategies and trends to develop a strategic plan for the cable division of a media company.

Strategic plan electronicsAnalyzed market segments, assessed trends and competition, and reviewed growth prospects and financialperformance to create a strategic plan for a major diversified electronics manufacturer.

Growth strategy mediaAnalyzed market segments, assessed trends and competition, and identified potential acquisition candidates as partof an entry strategy for new markets for a major media company.

Software marketing strategy computer manufacturerConducted market research and segmentation analysis, performed competitive assessment and developedmarketing strategies for systems and applications software.

Strategic plan electric utility

Evaluated strategic outlook, regulatory environment, and operational benchmarks to develop a multi-year strategicplan for a major multi-state electric utility.

Post-merger integration electric utilityPlanned post-merger activities and led joint client/consultant teams to integrate two utility companies

Operational performance improvement electric utilityDeveloped internal performance benchmarks, assess all operations, and identified opportunities for performanceimprovement for a major electric utility. Helped coordinate implementation of plans and measure impact.

Strategic plan electric utilityEvaluated strategic outlook, regulatory environment, and operational benchmarks to develop a multi-year strategicplan for a major multi-state electric utility.

Strategic plan - media

Conducted a comprehensive strategic assessment of the outlook and economics of major media lines of businessfor a diversified media company, leading to a complete re-evaluation of the strategic priorities of the company.

Operational improvement plan pulp and paperEvaluated financial and operational performance of all local branch operations for one division of a major pulpand paper company, and created operational improvement plans for each branch.

Post-merger integration pulp and paperPlanned post-merger activities and led joint client/consultant teams to integrate two major pulp and papercompanies after a merger.

Growth strategy pulp and paperIdentified and evaluated growth options, including potential acquisitions.

Market growth strategy construction materials

Analyzed market trends, developed demand and pricing forecasts, assessed investment economics and developedimplementation plans for a product line expansion and related plant investments.

Investment analysis pulp and paperDeveloped economic forecasts, pricing models and investment analyses to assess plant investments and develop astrategy for future investments.

Marketing and customer strategy - retailConducted extensive market research, segmentation and analysis of consumer purchasing patterns to develop anew marketing and customer service strategy for a major national pharmacy chain.


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