Jeffrey C. Flath
Greenville,NC
Summary
Accomplished and growth-focused business development manager with 40 + years of leadership experience, including developing distribution networks and joint venture partnerships in the US, Far East Asia and Europe. Hands-on expertise in overseeing strategic business planning for million-dollar companies, optimizing resources and workflows, and motivating cross-functional teams to achieve objectives. Multiple patent holder and founder of an innovative, cleantech company focused on facilitating zero-emission commercial transportation systems.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder, President, CEO
eNow Inc/eNow Systems LLC
05.2011 - Current
- Launched cleantech company specializing in renewable energy applications aimed at reducing carbon emissions, raising $15 million in new start-up capital
- Partnered with two major international companies in the communications and transportation sectors to accelerate entry of advanced technologies to the market, minimizing energy costs
- Originated multiple new products for commercial roofing, geomembrane, military flexible tank applications, as well as solar and battery storage applications in the commercial transportation market
- Leveraged robust negotiation skills while securing $100 million contract with major OEM Roofing company
- Credited with creating first 100% solar-powered billboard in Times Square New York
- Instituted recycling program, leading to cost savings of over $2 million annually
- Established joint venture partnership generating $25 million in sales in the first 18 months
President & COO
Cooley Group, Inc.
01.2004 - 04.2011
- Provided vision and direction while overseeing manufacturing, quality control, engineering, research and business development for 4 US divisions generating over $100 million in revenue
- Oversaw 200 employees, driving increase in productivity through effective performance management
- Formed CF Solar, a solar integration business for commercial graphics, transportation and geomembrane markets
- Capitalized on business development opportunities, acting as a key player in product adoption and strategic planning efforts
Education
Leadership Program -
Center For Creative Leadership
Greensboro, NC04.2002
Green Belt -
Philip Crosby Quality College
07.2005
Acquisition Strategy -
Northwest University Kellog School of Business
Chicago, IL06.2003
Sales And Marketing -
Columbia University
New York, NY06.2001
Acquisition Finance -
Columbia University
New York, NY06.2000
Skills
- Executive Leadership, Team Supervision & Development, Project/Program Management, Strategic Planning, Operational Oversight, Business Development, Change Management, Performance Improvement, Financial Management
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Johns Manville Corporation Program
- Leadership Development Program, Center for Creative Leadership
- Merger & Acquisition Program, Kellogg Graduate School
- Management Programs in Finance and Marketing, Columbia University School of Business
Additional Experience
- Cooley Group, Inc. | Senior Vice President of Business Development
- Mantrose-Haeuser Company, Inc. (an RPM Company) | Director of Sales, Marketing & Business Development
- The MarTek Group | Vice President of Marketing and Sales
- ETCO Inc. | Vice President/ General Manager
Timeline
Founder, President, CEO
eNow Inc/eNow Systems LLC
05.2011 - Current
President & COO
Cooley Group, Inc.
01.2004 - 04.2011
Leadership Program -
Center For Creative Leadership
Green Belt -
Philip Crosby Quality College
Acquisition Strategy -
Northwest University Kellog School of Business
Sales And Marketing -
Columbia University
Acquisition Finance -
Columbia University