Private Equity–Backed CEO, President & COO Turnarounds, EBITDA Growth & Exits
Multi-Unit Entertainment, Restaurants & Retail Portfolio Company Leader
Board Director & Advisor
I am a board-level operating executive with 30+ years of experience leading multi-unit, sponsor-backed platforms through operational transformation, value creation, and profitable exits across family entertainment, restaurants, hospitality, and experiential retail.
• 30+ Years Executive Leadership
• 150+ Brands | 10,000+ Locations
• $500M+ P&L Oversight | $570M+ Capital Raised
• $18M+ EBITDA Improvement | 6× EBITDA Exit
Trusted by Private Equity Firms,
Boards & Multi-Unit Operators
Throughout my career, I have partnered with private equity sponsors, boards of directors, family offices, and founder-led organizations to stabilize performance, build scalable operating models, and position businesses for growth, recapitalization, or exit.
My experience spans private-equity-backed portfolio companies, founder-led enterprises, and complex multi-unit platforms.
What I Do —
and Why Organizations Engage Me
Operational Turnarounds
• Rapid assessment and stabilization
• EBITDA recovery through pricing, labor, and throughput optimization
• Disciplined capital allocation and unit economics
• Accountability-driven operating cultures
Growth & Scale
• Repeatable, scalable operating model design
• Multi-unit and franchise expansion strategy
• Leadership team development
• Margin expansion without sacrificing guest experience
Private Equity & Board Leadership
• Sponsor-aligned operating execution
• M&A integration and post-close execution
• KPI rigor and governance support
• Exit preparation and value maximization
Representative Outcomes
Boomers Parks – PE-Backed Turnaround
• Reversed approximately –$10M in EBITDA losses to +$8M in EBITDA in ~12 months, resulting in a 6× EBITDA exit to Bowlero (Lucky Strike) in 2024.
• Rebuilt operating discipline, pricing strategy, and cost structure
• Led repositioning across multiple locations
An Operator’s Perspective — Not Theory
​I am a highly operational, metrics-driven executive known for aligning strategy with execution in complex, multi-unit environments. My leadership style balances performance accountability, cultural alignment, and sponsor expectations.​
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Board & Advisory Engagements
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In addition to operating roles, I serve on and advise boards seeking experienced operators who understand both governance and execution. I bring a practical, sponsor-aligned perspective to growth, risk, leadership transitions, and value creation.
Executive Insights
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​I share practical insights on leadership, private equity value creation, operational turnarounds, and scaling multi-unit businesses — informed by real operating experience.
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Let’s Talk
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​If you are a board member, private equity sponsor, recruiter, or founder evaluating leadership for a CEO, President, COO, Board, or Advisory role, I welcome a confidential conversation.
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All inquiries are treated confidentially.