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BEN C. WELCH III, Chairman / CTO
Veteran, U.S. Navy (1968-1972)
benwelch@welchamerica.com
http://www.welchamerica.com Qualifications for EXECUTIVE-LEVEL MANAGEMENT
in
High-Tech Project Management, Product and Market
Development
Creative, results-oriented management professional
with over 25 years of experience in high-tech application engineering, marketing, end-to-end software development, system
integration, production, market development, sales and support. Proven track record in initiating, maintaining, and expanding
customer relationships as well as driving increased market presence and revenues. Leverages international empathy and cultural
awareness acquired over the course of an extensive background in global sales and marketing to conduct business comfortably
anywhere in the world. Conversant in Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, and Thai. Active member of the Society of
Television and Motion Picture Engineers, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
AREAS
OF EXPERTISE
Digital imaging and audio
Audiovisual system design/integration and implementation
Applications
Engineering
Prototype Development
Real-Time Data Acquisition
Microcomputer networks
Computer systems
analysis
Security systems
Market research/development/sales
Commercial applications analysis
Systems
integration/documentation/implementation/training
International business
Contract negotiations
Public and
client relations
Product and service development and marketing
Product support
Proposal preparation / RFP/RFQ/RFI
Project management
R&D
SUMMARY
The combination of an Applications-Based Technical Background and Product Development, Sales and Marketing training
and experience spanning over Thirty Years, in the context of large corporate frameworks, and entrepreneurial company management,
provides a unique skill-set that has proven to be effective in giving Ben Welch the tools with which to use his energy and
drive to optimum effectiveness in providing maximum positive impact to the bottom-line. -------------------------------------- DAN PECK, President / Chief
Operating Officer danpeck@welchamerica.com
http://www.welchamerica.com Past · President at Coinstar Entertainment Services · Vice President
and General Manager at Coinstar Entertainment Services · Vice President
Business Strategy & International Operations at Coinstar Entertainment Services · Vice President Manufacturing & Logistics at Sugarloaf (Acquired by Coinstar 2004) · Food & Beverage at Procter & Gamble · Supply Chain Manager, Juice Products & Global · New Business Development at Procter & Gamble · Technical
Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble Supply Chain Manager, Juice Products & Global New Business Development at Procter & Gamble ·Technical Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble
Education
· Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business · United States Military Academy at West Point
SUMMARY
· Strong leader qualified by more than 20 years of diverse, progressively responsible experience in
several industries in virtually all areas of the supply chain, manufacturing, international business development, operations,
and new product development. Innovative manager, with strong analytical skills and a proven record of identifying and delivering
dramatic savings, improved quality, and increased revenue. Extensive experience in China, Mexico, and Japan, multi-plant manufacturing
networks and cross-functional business teams. MBA. Specific areas of expertise include: · New Initiative Development International Operations · Supply Chain Management · Manufacturing Operations ·
P & L Responsibility · Quality Management
Dan
Peck’s Specialties:
Dan
Peck’s Experience
·
President(Public Company; CSTR; Consumer Services industry)Through September 2009
· Vice President and General Manager (Public Company; CSTR; Consumer Services industry)From May 2009 Business Leader for the Entertainment Division
of Coinstar.
President of Coinstar Entertainment Services
President of 4th Wall Management, LLC
President of
Sugaloaf of Mexico ·
Vice President Business Strategy & International
Operations (Public Company; CSTR; Consumer Services industry)2005 — May 2009 (4 years) Leader of new organization established
to grow the company internationally and via new products. Responsibilities include all aspects of international operations
from legal set-up of new subsidiaries to operating P&L. Responsible for determining what countries to focus on, completing
on-site reconnaissance, hiring personnel and setting standards for each new organization. President of Mexico subsidiary,
Sugarloaf de Mexico. Additional company responsibility for development of new vending machines. · Vice President Manufacturing & Logistics (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; cstr; Retail industry)2002 — 2005 (3 years)
Hired
as Director of Logistics then assumed additional responsibility for the company’s three manufacturing plants and promoted.
Responsible for logistics of more than 100M toys and novelties annually from Asia and other vendors to each of 40,000 locations
in the U.S. on a weekly basis. Responsible for negotiating all domestic freight and ocean freight agreements. Additional responsibilities
included fleet management for 700+ vehicles, real estate management and international business development.
•Completely
reorganized the company’s supply chain, moving logistics operations from Seattle to Shanghai, China and established
network of DC's in the U.S. Established pick & pack operation in Shanghai, and direct ship to DC’s that resulted
in 25% reduction of inventory and savings equal to more than $1.5M annually.
•Developed new manufacturing
suppliers for the company’s machines in China. Manufacturing savings on the company’s equipment ranges from 30%-80%
versus U.S. · Food & Beverage (Public Company; Consumer Goods industry)1993 — 2004 (11 years)
· Supply Chain Manager, Juice Products & Global New Business Development (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; pg; Consumer Goods industry)1999 — 2002 (3 years)
Supply
chain leader of an organization charged with developing new brands and routes to market via internal development and acquisitions
and alliances. Responsibilities include establishing all aspects of the supply chain, from material procurement to manufacturing
and distribution. Responsible for establishing supplier and manufacturing vendor relationships. Leader of product supply due
diligence for acquisitions and alliances.
•Key supply chain representative on the P&G – Coca-Cola
snacks and juice joint venture. Key contributions included global contact for all supply chain contracts and organizational
design and strategies. Led the due diligence team for product supply. Selected as the global transition team program manager.
•Led the supply chain development for three new brands, from concept/strategy to market in less than 15 months,
far faster than the average of one per 18 months. Each brand had a unique supply chain to optimize success.
· Technical Brand Manager (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; pg; Consumer Goods industry)1995 — 1999 (4 years)
Managed
supply chain from inbound port to customer shelf, including purchasing, manufacturing, engineering and logistics for the Folgers
Coffee business with sales of over $1.2 billion. Led capacity and strategic planning. Supply Chain leader on business and
initiative teams and contact for all international business.
• Initiated and led Coffee Vision 2005 effort
resulting in a plan to save $50 million +/year on a $120 million investment through supply chain restructuring. Personally
enrolled Senior Management in the vision through written recommendation and follow-up presentations. The plan consolidated
and re-aligned coffee manufacturing facilities, and delivered a NPV exceeding $100 million.
• Led technical
conversion and logistics planning for Folgers Coffee House Blends restage. Role required extensive communications with vendors
and senior management and planning with multifunctional partners. Generated +500,000 case volume improvement and +$5 million
AT profit.
Dan Peck’s Education· Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business MBA , General Management , 1991 — 1993 · United States Military Academy at West Point
1979
— 1983
Additional InformationDan Peck’s Interests:Golf, Scuba Diving Dan
Peck’s Groups: Steering Committee, Supply Chain Council of America, 2002-2005, vice-chair 2004-2005
IBCC
(International Business Club of Colorado), Cincinnati Country Day Service Academy Alumni P&G Alumni
Network Association Mexican Professionals
The Long Gray Line, West Point Alumni (TM) CXO
(CEO, COO, CKO, CFO, CMO, CAO, CVO, CDO, CRO, CLO, CSO & CTO) Community U.S.M.A.
Network Tulane University AB Freeman School
of Business MBA Alumni Self-Service & Kiosk Association Linked
To Denver New Ideas in Vending NAMA
[National Automatic Merchandising Association]
Dan Peck’s Honors: •Speaker
at ISA 2001 Conference on “Supply Chain Simulation & Modeling” Dan Peck’s Interests:Golf, Scuba Diving Dan Peck’s Groups: •Steering Committee, Supply Chain Council of America, 2002-2005, vice-chair 2004-2005
IBCC (International
Business Club of Colorado), Cincinnati Country Day
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GLEN ROSEN, Sr. Vice President Director,
Software Development
Career Highlights - 25 years programming/software engineering experience
- 12 years as Senior Software Engineer, Actel (http://www.actel.com)
- Sr. Software Engineer, Triverity Systems (now, Trivinci Systems, http://trivinci.com ), where he worked as an Actel Contract Engineer, under Ben Welch (Consulting Systems
Architect, at the time, later to be Sr. VP Product Development at Trivinci) on A/V acquisition systems for Thrill Ride OnBoard
Video and Auto Sports Audio/Visual/Data Acquisition Applications.
- Glen is fluent in all commercially used programming languages,
and is currently cleared for Top Secret access to information needed for use in projects for the Department of Defense.
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KATERINA BRUNOVA, Director of Retail Operations
- Founder and Managing Director, MidwayPix
- Five years experience in management and corporate training, Wachovia Bank, NA
- CFO, Concentric Technololgies,
Inc.
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