Craig Cook
Precision Production, Inc.
Company Industry
Company Description
Year Sold
Type of Buyer
Remain with the Business Post Sale
Experience
Functional Area(s) of Focus
Education
Manufacturer of precision machined components for use in various industrial applications. In addition to U.S. based manufacturing facilities, the Company maintains partnerships with multiple manufacturers in the Pacific Rim and provides Kanban/Distribution services to OEM customers
2019
Private Equity
Yes - Remained with the business and served as CEO until mid-2023
Broad range of experience in starting and building business spanning 28 years. Established track record of sales and earnings growth over time. Expertise in management of multiple personnel layers within a manufacturing and distribution environment. Expertise in global sourcing and procurement. Well established track record with national accounts, industrial OEM manufacturers and distributors. Experience managing strategic acquisitions and subsequent merger and integration of competitor into the platform company. Experience with ERP systems and Quality Management systems selection, implementation and operation. Familiarity with ISO, OSHA and REACH regulations, broad experience with ferrous and non-ferrous materials
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Attorney at law. Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Ascertain potential operational weaknesses and opportunities for improvement within potential acquisition candidates: audit of Quality of Earnings results vs. observed operational realities that exist in potential acquisition candidates which may affect report accuracy; assist in implementation of improved controls and procedures in contract manufacturing environments; review/audit of health and safety procedures, hazard communications, PPE and general HR procedures; open to interim CEO/COO roles as necessary
Muskingum University: BA History and Political Science, Business minor
Case Western Reserve School of Law: Juris Doctor
Baldwin Wallace University: MBA
University of Akron School of Law: Master of Laws/Legal Letters: Intellectual Property
MIT Sloan School of Management: Program Course Certificate: Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy
Other: Six Sigma Yellow Belt
OSHA 10-hour course (not current)
Member: Ohio Bar, District of Columbia Bar, Association for Corporate Growth, Private Directors Association