Bradford Equities Management, L.L.C. has established an Advisory Board of
influential members of the business community, many of whom have played
important roles in the investment success of the Partners. The Advisory Board
functions as a resource for the management teams as they grow their companies
both internally and through acquisitions.
Anthony J. Alfano, is a consultant and private investor. He retired as a Managing Director of
Russell Reynolds Associates, Inc., having joined that firm in 1983. Previously,
Mr. Alfano had ten years experience with Allied Signal Inc., most recently as
Executive Vice President of the Prestolite Battery Division. Mr. Alfano's prior
experience was with Price Waterhouse as Audit Manager. Mr. Alfano earned his
B.A. in Public Accounting from Hofstra University and he is a Certified Public
Accountant.
Maurice A. Buckley,
is the Founder and President of the Ireland Chamber of Commerce in
the United States. He is also President of the National Ethnic
Coalition, which annually presents the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. The Ellis Island Medal of Honor ranks among the United States' most
prestigious awards, officially recognized by both the U.S. Senate
and the U.S. House of Representatives. Previously, he served as CEO
of Pamarco Technologies, Inc. In 1965, Mr. Buckley founded MAB
group, a European manufacturer in the graphic arts industry. He is a
graduate of Manchester University in England and is a Knight of
Malta.
Lloyd W. Coppedge, is the CEO of Professional
Plumbing Group, Inc., having served as the President of Wolverine Brass since
1987. Previously, Mr. Coppedge served as President of The Lonestar Corporation
(a manufacturer of air movement equipment) and in various executive capacities
with Clark Equipment, Consolidated Aluminum Corporation and American Can
Company. He is on the Board of Directors of PPG, Inrtek, Inc. and the School of
Science at Coastal Carolina University. Mr. Coppedge earned his B.B.A. from
Texas Tech University.
C. Hamilton Davison Jr., was the President and a director of Paramount Cards, Inc. a
manufacturer and retailer of greeting cards. Mr. Davison is also a
director and former president of the greeting card industry trade association,
currently chairing the industry committee on strategic planning. He serves on
the Mailing Industry Task Force for the U.S. Postal Service and has long been
active in postal affairs, including testifying before the Senate and lobbying. Mr. Davison is a director and member of the compensation committee for Tufco
Technologies, Inc., and serves on a variety of private and not-for-profit
boards. Until its sale in 2000, he was a director on the board, and member of
the audit committee of Valley Resources, Inc. Mr. Davison received a bachelor's
degree from Vanderbilt University and a master's degree from the University of
Texas.
Paul D. Durlacher,
was Chief Operating Officer of Imperial Sugar Company, a leading producer of
sugar products sold through industrial, foodservice and retail channels with
approximately $800 million in annual sales. Previously, Mr. Durlacher served as
President and Chief Executive Officer of Maplehurst Bakeries, Inc. and in
various executive capacities with Interbake Foods, Inc., including as Chief
Operating Officer. Mr. Durlacher received his BBA from the University of
Hawaii, his MBA from Central Michigan University and his AMP from Harvard
Business School.
Robert J. Halpern
, was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Trimark USA,
Inc. from 1999 to 2005. Previously, he was President of United East
Foodservice Supply, Co., a foodservice equipment and supply distribution
company, from 1975 until 1999. Mr. Halpern serves as a board member of Electron
Beam Technologies, Inc. Mr. Halpern graduated from the Wharton School,
University of Pennsylvania in 1961.
Nelson R. Henry, retired as Chief Executive Officer
of Zollner Industries, Inc., a supplier of automotive parts. Mr. Henry was
President and Chief Executive Officer of Alexander Proudfoot Company, a
worldwide management consulting firm. Mr. Henry previously served as President
and Chief Operating Officer of Grove Manufacturing, a manufacturer of
construction equipment which is now part of Volvo; Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer of Clark Equipment; and Group Vice President of The
Eaton Corporation. Mr. Henry received a B.S. degree from the University of
Missouri.
Jerald I. Hyman
is the President and CEO of TriMark USA, Inc., the nation's fifth largest
distributor of foodservice equipment and supplies. Mr. Hyman has been
involved in the foodservice industry for over 25 years and started at TriMark
USA, Inc. in 1981. Mr. Hyman currently serves as a Director of Allied
Buying Corporation, Foodservice Equipment Distributor's Association, Supply
America, International Foodservice Equipment Distributor's Association, and
TriMark USA, Inc. Mr. Hyman is a graduate of Cornell University.
Brian Kelly
is the President of Waverly Partners, Inc. He is also a Director of
Berkshire Manufactured Products, Inc. and National Manufacturing
Co., Inc., two specialty metal manufacturing companies serving the
aerospace, electronics and medical industries.
Prior
to starting Waverly in 1994, Mr. Kelly was President of Fitchburg
Coated Products, a manufacturer of specialty coated papers and a
winner of the USA Today National Quality Award. From 1984 to 1989,
he served as Chief Financial Officer of Technographics, Inc. Mr.
Kelly is a Certified Public Accountant, received an AB in Political
Science from Providence College and an MBA from McGill University.
Louis LeCalsey, III, has been President and CEO of
Tufco Technologies, Inc. since April 1996. Mr. LeCalsey joined Tufco following
the sale of Scott Paper Company to Kimberly Clark Company. At the time of the
sale, Mr. LeCalsey was Vice President of Worldwide Logistics and North American
Procurement for Scott Paper Company, where he worked for over twenty-two years
at eleven different Scott sites and offices. Mr. LeCalsey serves as a Board
Member of Trimark USA, Inc., and Chair of the Council of Trustees for the
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay. Mr. LeCalsey graduated from Franklin &
Marshall College and completed MBA studies at the University of Wisconsin.
Philip Leibel,
was the Vice President of Finance at Pamarco Technologies, Inc. from 2002 to
2005. From 1994 to 2002, he was the Chief Financial Officer of Foilmark
Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ) which was acquired by Illinois Tool Works, Inc. in
2001. Mr. Leibel has over 40 years of experience as a financial executive in
manufacturing companies, including graphic arts, printing machinery and the
sporting good industries. He is currently an advisor and consultant to various
small businesses specializing in financial systems and procedures. Mr. Leibel
has a BBA in accounting and finance from the City College of New York and an
MBA from Hofstra University.
Edward H. Levine, is the cofounder and
President/CEO of Firebrand LLC. Mr. Levine and his colleagues advise senior
managers, develop strategic growth plans, and direct brand programs at
organizations in the USA and Europe. Recent engagement categories include:
wireless communications, finance, education, retail, distribution and
non-profit organizations. At the age of 24, he co-founded a bicycling equipment
company which merged with Bell Sports. Subsequently, Mr. Levine served as CEO
of a consumer products company in urgent need of a turnaround. Mr. Levine
serves on the Board of Trustees of the Rhode Island School of Design; Autocrat
Coffee of Lincoln, RI; and is a director of Shield Mobile LLC of London, United
Kingdom. Mr. Levine serves as a board member of Independent Printing Company,
Inc. He is the co-author of the recently released "Deep Branding on the
Internet".
Bruce Merrifield, is President of Merrifield Consulting Group, Inc., a business consulting and speaking practice founded in 1980. In 1983, he purchased and turned around Clark Security Products, located in San Diego. Mr. Merrifield is an expert in the field of distribution and has given presentations to more than 100 different trade associations and companies of all sizes, including many of the world's largest corporations. His range of speaking topics is reflected in over 100 published articles and a successful book, "Electronic Commerce for Distribution Channels". Mr. Merrifield serves on several corporate boards and has pioneered work in the areas of "innovation and collaboration management." Mr. Merrifield graduated from Princeton University and received an MBA from The Harvard Business School.
Lee R. Miskowski, recently has been on the board of
Autocraft Industries and the advisory board of Lear Corporation. He was
Chairman of the Board of Hospice Michigan. Mr. Miskowski was General
Manager and Vice President of The Ford Motor Company with responsibility for
the Lincoln-Mercury division. Previously, Mr. Miskowski was General Manager of
the Parts and Service Division of Ford. Mr. Miskowski has received BBA and MBA
degrees in finance from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Miskowski was on the
board of Adco Technologies, Inc. and now serves as a board member of
Professional Plumbing Group, Inc.
Charles E. Sax, was President and Chief Executive
Officer of Adco Technologies, Inc. from 1985 to 1996 and is currently a
consultant. Mr. Sax joined Adco in 1985 from Nalco Chemical Company following
its acquisition of Adco and spent a combined 40 years with Nalco and Adco. Mr.
Sax holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Case Western and is a
graduate of Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program. Mr.
Sax serves as a board member of Professional Plumbing Group, Inc.
Richard M. Segel, was
President and CEO of Pamarco Technologies, Inc.
from 1998 to 2004. From 1993 to 1997, Mr. Segel
was President and CEO of Dunmore Corporation, a
converter of industrial films. Prior to this,
Mr. Segel held senior level positions with Bell
and Howell, M.A.N. Roland, Inc. and Rockwell
International. Mr. Segel received a Bachelor of
Engineering and a Master of Engineering in
mechanical engineering from Yale University and
an MBA from The University of Chicago. Mr.
Segel serves as a board member of Tufco
Technologies, Inc.
John R. Whitmore, was President and Chief Executive
Officer of The Bessemer Group, Incorporated and the Bessemer Trust Company,
N.A. from 1975 to 1999. Mr. Whitmore is currently a Senior Advisor to the
Bessemer Trust Company, N.A., a Director of Bessemer's Old Westbury Funds Inc.,
Meadowbrook Real Estate Fund, LLC and Fifth Avenue Alternative Investments,
LLC. He is also a director of Chevy Chase Bank, Saul Centers, Inc., B.F. Saul
Company and the B.F. Saul Real Estate Investment Trust. In addition, he is a
Trustee Emeritus of The Foundation Center, New York, New York, and a Director
of the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, Maryland. Mr. Whitmore
serves as a board member of Eagle Solutions, LLC. Mr. Whitmore received
an AB in Political Science in 1954 and a JD in 1958 from the University of
Missouri. He is a member of the Bars of Missouri, Illinois and the District of
Columbia.
William Ziemendorf,
is the CEO of Independent Printing Company, Inc.,
having joined Independent in 1986. Previously, he
was employed as a CPA at Schenck and Associates. Mr.
Ziemendorf received a bachelor degree in business
administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau
Claire. He has been associated with Bradford for
five years.
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