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Bill Mattoon

Bill Mattoon

Executive Operator
Dallas,Texas

Summary

Results-driven Executive with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building highly successful teams and managing profitable operations.


Brings thought leadership, problem-solving, and the intuitive knowledge from hands-on experience to get things done.

Work History

CEO | Founder

BT Solutions Group
2020 - Current
  • Perform in several roles for Food & Beverage/E-Commerce Companies as an Interim/Fractional Executive as a CEO, President, COO, Advisor, and Board Member
  • Engaging in a multitude of projects in Food & Beverage including sports drinks, energy drinks, sparkling waters, coffees, pain relief beverages, protein supplements and powders, rosemary, honey, and soaps
  • Supporting Founders, Investors, and Business Executives with thought leadership and hands-on implementation


Below are a few examples of specific projects I have been engaged with recently through BT Solutions Group:

COO Related Activities/Independent Contractor

Congo Brands
  • Responsible for $50M spend in Distribution related activities while company grew to $1.5B in revenue
  • Procured, negotiated, and managed over 60 warehouses throughout North America
  • Coached and supported internal operations and sales management
  • Advised on Business Intelligence creation and implementation

Interim CEO

Seguro Brands
  • Interim CEO for overseas company exporting Rosemary, Honey, Coffee Beans, and Soaps Creation of go to market strategy Creation of pitch deck for pre-seed capital Retail and wholesale execution

Interim CEO/Full-time Advisor

Buti Mvmnt
  • Interim CEO/Full-time Advisor for this $4M fitness subscription & protein powders e-commerce business Completed a 2.5 year project advising the owners in running the business until they sold & exited Directed CMO and marketing efforts Business planning and secured capital Monthly subscription growth from 1,000 to 13,000 paying members

President/Executive Board Member

Equishare Alliance
  • Spearheaded business planning and creation of investor deck
  • Helped recruit executive team for different verticals
  • Sought and established operations partners

Interim CEO

Vital Technologies
  • Supported the North American Launch for an overseas vitamin supplement company
  • Extensive business planning, marketing management, and sales planning
  • Distribution and retailer execution

President | CEO | Board Member

Snake River Spirits
2016 - 2020
  • Transitioned from consultant to C-Level Executive for a liquor company with a Large Family Office and a Publicly Traded Fund as investors
  • Expanded business via new distribution, retail authorizations, e-commerce, and marketing campaigns, while developing innovation, and preparing an exit strategy
  • Reduced G&A and COGS by 50%; re-organized the company management, supply chain, co-manufacturing, and sourcing
  • Backed business expansion by securing >$3M in equity and an additional $3M in non-equity funding
  • Enhanced revenue by 4X through effective strategies and operational excellence and innovation
  • Performed distribution and chain programming in major retailers and on-premise across North America.

COO| Partner

Catapult Partners
2015 - 2018
  • Performed Management Consulting providing support for a portfolio of companies in operations, sales, marketing, HR, & IT
  • Supported several capital raises
  • Identified and capitalized on new opportunities by securing clients
  • Devised metrics and strategic plans to support multiple businesses
  • Conducted all advisory board conference meetings.

President | COO

We Pack Logistics & HWH Companies
2008 - 2015
  • Oversaw 7 different business entities providing services in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Contract Packaging, Warehousing, Distribution, Transportation, Site Selection, REIT Management, Construction (Commercial GC), Engineering, and Industrial Work
  • Responsible for overseeing all operating facets of 7 companies
  • Managed 5 company Presidents and 3 VP’s from HWH companies and at We Pack Logistics
  • Increased revenue by 75%
  • Enlarged customer base by 260% via small, mid-size, and Fortune 50-1000 customers
  • Increased EBITDA by 93%
  • Reduced COGS by up to 30% while decreasing G&A by 35%
  • Reported to banks, investors, and owners on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
  • Scaled We Pack Logistics and created an M&A and exit plan.

Director of Sales

Talking Rain Beverage Company (Sparkling Ice Beverages)
2007 - 2008
  • Appointed to nationally lead a regional beverage manufacturing company via product packaging, distribution of new products, new retail authorizations, and new distribution channels across the U.S
  • Our team took the company from $17M to $200M in revenue in less than 2 years
  • Recruited Directors of Sales, Field Sales Managers, and Key Account Managers
  • Negotiated and signed contracts with 125 new Beverage Distributors throughout the United States and negotiated retail chain programs
  • Rebuilt and restructured several brands, including Sparkling Ice
  • Responsible for rapidly growing new age beverage brands using new flavors, branding packaging, and DSD distributors.

Director of Sales

Pepsi Bottling Group
2004 - 2005
  • Directed sales turnaround within growing market for Pepsi Distribution Company
  • Managed senior key account managers, territory sales managers, and all major retail accounts for Pepsi beverage products
  • Worked directly in a $115M market unit, part of a $350M Business Unit, and a $10B company
  • Improved under-performing market unit
  • Grew unit by 7% from -2% and market share by 2+ points
  • Boosted sales division in the upsurging market from 9th place to 2nd place within a year
  • Devised efficient and highly complex pricing strategies, leading to significant improvement in margins.

General Manager

Red Bull North America Inc.
1998 - 2007
  • One of the very first employees for the North American launch of Red Bull Energy Drink
  • Responsible for the creation and full range of operations, P&L, and business planning throughout Red Bull's Distribution Companies
  • Chaired and implemented best practices, which were replicated across North America.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts -

Austin College

Skills

  • Effective Decision Making
  • Operational Excellence
  • Customer Focus
  • Strategic Visioning
  • Organizational Development
  • Revenue Growth

Membership Recognition

  • Equishare Alliance Board
  • Snake River Spirits Board
  • Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Board
  • Javafit Board
  • Chevron Vendor of the Year
  • Leadership Lamar Program
  • Vistage International
  • Former Orvis Fly Fishing Guide

Timeline

CEO | Founder

BT Solutions Group
2020 - Current

COO Related Activities/Independent Contractor

Congo Brands

Interim CEO

Seguro Brands

Interim CEO/Full-time Advisor

Buti Mvmnt

President/Executive Board Member

Equishare Alliance

Interim CEO

Vital Technologies

President | CEO | Board Member

Snake River Spirits
2016 - 2020

COO| Partner

Catapult Partners
2015 - 2018

President | COO

We Pack Logistics & HWH Companies
2008 - 2015

Director of Sales

Talking Rain Beverage Company (Sparkling Ice Beverages)
2007 - 2008

Director of Sales

Pepsi Bottling Group
2004 - 2005

General Manager

Red Bull North America Inc.
1998 - 2007

Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts -

Austin College
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