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Adam (AJ) Aldaco

Woodbury,MN

Summary

Director-level business leader with over 20 years of experience in business development, operations, and post-merger integration. Driving measurable growth across specialty chemicals, manufacturing, and distribution. Proven track record of managing a $200M+ portfolio, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering cost savings, margin expansion, and market share growth through strategic initiatives.

Recognized for empowering teams, building customer trust, and aligning technical, sales, and operational functions into a unified growth strategy. Experienced in national and global markets, with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, portfolio integration, and organizational transformation. A confident communicator and keynote speaker, known for delivering engaging industry presentations that drive buy-in and highlight product innovation.

Six Sigma certified, with an Executive MBA from the Carlson School of Management.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Business Manager

IP Corporation
Saint Paul, Minnesota
09.2022 - Current

Oversaw North America’s largest gel coat portfolio, managing over $200M in annual sales.

  • Directed post-merger distribution network restructuring, enhancing efficiency by 35% and reducing logistics costs by $12M.
  • Achieved a 15% increase in productivity without additional headcount, while ensuring high employee satisfaction.
  • Spearheaded SKU rationalization and resin consolidation, generating $8M in cost savings.
  • Collaborated with national and global sales teams, driving over 10% revenue growth annually during tenure.
  • Led integration efforts for M&A initiatives, aligning R&D, operations, and sales with a unified growth strategy.
  • Regularly delivered keynotes at industry events, fostering customer and stakeholder trust through engaging presentations.

Founder & Owner

Lilly-Ram Chemical Company
Ontario, CA
08.2008 - 08.2022

Founded and scaled a specialty chemicals business, achieving profitability within the first year.

  • Directed comprehensive business development, operations, and financial strategy.
  • Established a high-performance culture with a 95% employee retention rate.
  • Negotiated supplier contracts and secured strategic partnerships to enhance distribution.
  • Consistently grew revenue, establishing brand recognition in a competitive market segment over 14 years.

Main Distribution Warehouse & Fleet Manager

Revchem Composites
Bloomington, California
07.2002 - 08.2008

Oversaw operations for the main distribution center and three satellite locations.

  • Implemented logistics and process improvements, achieving 12% annual cost reduction.
  • Enhanced inventory management and distribution processes to support rapid growth.
  • Created employee training and safety programs that boosted performance and retention.

Education

MBA - Business Administration and Management

Carlson School of Management
Minneapolis, MN
05-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Business & Entrepreneurial Management

California State University, San Bernardino
San Bernardino, CA
06-2002

Skills

  • Business development and market expansion
  • Post-merger integration and change leadership
  • P&L ownership
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Strategic partnerships and negotiation
  • Global market development
  • Continuous improvement
  • Keynote speaking and thought leadership

Certification

  • Six Sigma Certification – Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

Affiliations

  • Keynote Speaker – Featured at national industry conferences (PolyCon, Distribution School, trade shows), known for impactful presentations that inspire buy-in and highlight innovation.
  • Recognized internally for leadership in high-profile merger integration initiatives.
  • Trusted partner to executive leadership teams, frequently called upon for strategic business cases and transformation planning.

Timeline

Senior Business Manager

IP Corporation
09.2022 - Current

Founder & Owner

Lilly-Ram Chemical Company
08.2008 - 08.2022

Main Distribution Warehouse & Fleet Manager

Revchem Composites
07.2002 - 08.2008

MBA - Business Administration and Management

Carlson School of Management

Bachelor of Arts - Business & Entrepreneurial Management

California State University, San Bernardino