JOHN J. O'HAYRE
Boca Raton,FL
Summary
Accomplished President with over 35 years in P&L turnarounds and growth in private equity-backed operations. Experience scaling portfolio companies through strategic acquisitions and operational transformation, leading to significant increases in sales and EBITDA. Recently led ImageFIRST’s $600M specialty outpatient division through a continuation transaction, delivering impactful results in complex environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
President, Specialty Outpatient
ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists
PA
08.2019 - 02.2026
- Private Equity held - Calera
- Led P&L for $600M revenue and $150M EBITDA
- Oversaw 6 regional vice presidents, CFO, and 3,000 associates to drive operational alignment and performance
- Led multiple acquisitions end-to-end, from due diligence and negotiation through post-close integration
- Directed multiple contract negotiations with various unions
- Scaled sales organization company-wide, driving double digit revenue growth and exceeding profit targets 6 consecutive years
- Significantly enhanced the safety performance of each team.
- Delivered revenue and profit targets that secured 2023 continuation transaction with Calera
President and Chief Executive Officer (Interim)
Electro Motion Inc
CA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Private Equity held – Salt Creek Capital
- Stabilized interim operations by designing organizational structure, deploying Salesforce CRM, formalizing HR processes, and delivering 2019 budget as planned
Advisory Board / Independent Consultant
Dubin Clarke
Boston, MA
02.2015 - 08.2019
- Participated in PE deal teams for diligence and integration, standardizing HR/payroll systems, rolling out Salesforce CRM, and executing strategic plans across portfolio companies.
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic initiatives, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Conducted comprehensive market analysis to identify opportunities for business growth and process improvement.
President and Chief Executive Officer (Interim) | Board of Directors
Advanced Pavement Group
NY
07.2016 - 10.2017
- Private Equity held – Dubin Clarke.
- Led post-acquisition integration, unifying HR/payroll systems, restructuring organization, deploying Salesforce CRM, and ensuring delivery of 2017 budget on target
President and Chief Executive Officer
Johnny On The Spot LLC. and Central Jersey Septic LLC.
NJ
02.2015 - 04.2016
- Private Equity held – Dubin Clarke
- Transformed family-owned business into acquisition platform, professionalizing operations to support PE-backed growth
- Scaled revenue from $19M to $40M and EBITDA from $3.4M to $8M in one year, delivering 300% ROI for Dubin Clarke
- Designed and executed strategic initiatives and sales processes to drive revenue growth
- Designed and executed strategic and sales processes
- Integrated multiple acquisitions to expand operational capabilities
Vice President
Swisher, Inc.
Charlotte, NC
09.2012 - 02.2015
- Led P&L for $200M across 26 U.S. states and East/West Canada, directing 300 employees
- Consolidated Canadian operations across East and West regions, streamlining processes and enhancing operational efficiency
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across all departments.
- Designed and executed various strategic sales initiatives
- Oversaw consolidation of Canadian operations in both East and West regions
- Developed and implemented organization-wide sales process and CRM system using ZOHO, improving sales tracking and customer engagement
Vice President Operations, New England
ARAMARK Corporation, Uniform Division
East Providence, RI
07.2002 - 09.2012
- Led P&L for $160M across 16 branches and 600 associates in NE and Atlantic regions
- Supervised sales, service, production leaders to enhance operational effectiveness
- Delivered $1M+ annual profit improvement (2008–2011), driving 200% margin expansion
- Supervised sales, service, and production leaders
- Negotiated contracts with multiple unions to secure favorable terms and conditions
- Facilitated promotion of GM to VP of ARAMARK Korea
- Negotiated contracts with multiple unions
- Improved safety records throughout teams
- Led acquisition integrations to streamline processes and unify operations
- Piloted “Lean Manufacturing Production Program.”
Vice President and Company Officer
Coyne Textile Services
Syracuse, NY
01.1989 - 07.2002
- $150M family-owned business
- Exceeded revenue and profit targets for 13 consecutive years
- Oversaw integration of multiple acquisitions to align operations and culture
- Created and launched training initiatives for General Manager, Plant Manager, and Merchandise Control Manager roles to enhance leadership capabilities
- Initiated and executed the company’s first solo merchandise fulfillment program across all departments
- Guided strategic planning and long-term objective development as Strategic Planning Committee member
- Led the regionalization of purchasing and accounting operations
- Created and launched training initiatives for General Manager, Plant Manager, and Merchandise Control Manager roles
- Initiated and executed the company’s first solo merchandise fulfillment program across all departments to streamline operations
Education
Business Administration
Fisher College
Business Administration
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Certificate of Business Leadership - Executive Management Institute Program
University of Maryland
Skills
- P&L oversight
- Financial strategy
- Budget execution
- Budget management
- Revenue Growth Strategies
- Growth strategy
- Business strategy
- M&A expertise
- Acquisition Assimilation
- Organizational turnaround
- Market Expansion Initiatives
- Competitive Analysis
- Performance improvement
- Performance analysis
- Process optimization
- Operational excellence
- Strategic planning
- Organizational design
- Multi-site operations
- Private equity leadership
- Team development
- Organizational leadership
- Talent development
- CRM (Salesforce, ZOHO)
- ERP Implementation
- SYSTEMS & PROCESS EXCELLENCE
- Operational excellence
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
ARAMARK National Awards: Promise Keepers (2004, 2009, 2010) | Turnaround Award (2004) | Safety Award (2006), ARAMARK Regional Awards: Group Leader of the Year (2009) | Talent Development (2007) | East Region Sales Contest Winner (2005), ARAMARK Leadership Development Programs: Advanced Leadership Development | Senior Leadership Institute | Level 5 Leadership
Timeline
President, Specialty Outpatient
ImageFIRST Healthcare Laundry Specialists
08.2019 - 02.2026
President and Chief Executive Officer (Interim)
Electro Motion Inc
08.2018 - 08.2019
President and Chief Executive Officer (Interim) | Board of Directors
Advanced Pavement Group
07.2016 - 10.2017
Advisory Board / Independent Consultant
Dubin Clarke
02.2015 - 08.2019
President and Chief Executive Officer
Johnny On The Spot LLC. and Central Jersey Septic LLC.
02.2015 - 04.2016
Vice President
Swisher, Inc.
09.2012 - 02.2015
Vice President Operations, New England
ARAMARK Corporation, Uniform Division
07.2002 - 09.2012
Vice President and Company Officer
Coyne Textile Services
01.1989 - 07.2002
Certificate of Business Leadership - Executive Management Institute Program
University of Maryland
Business Administration
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Business Administration
Fisher College