FRED O FORD III, CPA CELL (937) 239-6682 HOME (937) 885-7297

DAYTON, OHIO 45458

FFordIII@aol.com

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Senior Controller with extensive experience in finance and operations management within the Paper Products, Printing, Extrusion and Computer Industries. Results-oriented leader with a proven record of building and managing highly successful finance and administration teams. Recognized for a collaborative work style and high levels of personal commitment and integrity. Professional expertise includes: Finance Management Financial Analysis & Reporting Cost/General Accounting Decision Support Budgeting and Forecasting Business Strategy Strategic Planning Business Process Outsourcing Competitive Strategy Contract Negotiation Cross-Functional Leadership IT, Facilities & HR Operations Procurement Change Management Process Improvement

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE TEKNI-PLEX Corporation; Decatur, Indiana 2008 to August 2011 Tekni-Plex, Inc. is a $700M global, diversified manufacturer of packaging, products, and materials for the health care, consumer, and food packaging industries. Group Controller(DOLCO Packaging Inc.) Direct the Business unit financial activities for a multiple site (5 plants) manufacturer of extruded polystyrene roll stock and converted products used in the food industry. Directly supervised 5 exempt site Controllers. Developed a Division monthly Operations Review package that has been adopted by the entire company. Managed the shutdown of three locations successfully Served on the IT steering Committee and was a member of the ERP selection Committee. Was instrumental in installing INFOR LN into DOLCO Packaging locations - first in the Corporation. INTERMEC TECHNOLOGIES INC.; Cincinnati, Ohio 1998 to 2008 A $900M industrial technologies company with 2,500 associates, whose worldwide divisions provide customers with integrated system solutions to enhance productivity and improve competitiveness. Controller, Sr. (Intermec Technologies, Printers & Media Division), Directed Media Division Financial and Information Systems, and Sales Division Financial in an international multilocation environment that produces and markets thermal printers, pressure sensitive labels, ribbons and supply media for thermal transfer applications. Directly supervised four exempt and indirectly supervised 12 employees. Upgraded Credit policies and practices that resulted in a 20% reduction in DSO and a 40% reduction in A/R over 90 days. Completed Sarbanes Oxley compliance activities at the Cincinnati and Las Vegas Facilities for Finance and IS. Additionally was first within Corporation to complete compliance testing. Directed the upgrade of facility E Mail and remote communication systems; two major MAPICS ERP Upgrades; and Facility wide PC and AS400 hardware & software updates. Consolidated the financial reporting of two US and two European manufacturing locations. Renegotiated the banking lockbox agreements resulting in a 10% cost reduction ($12M/year). Created a corporate sales report combining data from multiple international ERP sources which allowed senior management to track billings each day during the period. Developed and implemented a record retention program for the US facilities that insured legal compliance to Federal and State laws. Directed the upgrade of the costing procedures for U.S. based Media products which provided more accurate inventory valuation and pricing. Led the installation of E-Commerce and Web based ordering capabilities which automated ordering by large customers who ordered small quantities many times for multiple sites.

Fred O. Ford III THE STANDARD REGISTER COMPANY; Dayton, Ohio 1992 1998

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A leader in the manufacturing of business forms and intelligent printing solutions with $1 billion in annual sales and 4,500 associates. Controller (Document Systems Division)

Directed Financial, Information Systems, and Purchasing activities in a division which manufacturing financial and document processing equipment, and providing service on these products. Directly supervised six exempt and one non-exempt, indirectly supervised 35 employees.
Directed a major implementation of a computerized financial system and computer hardware upgrade in a service environment which centralized and improved customer response time. Established and directed credit policies that resulted in a reduction of accounts receivable over 90 days from 16.0% to 10.6% in two years. Started and managed a third party repair parts warehouse including purchasing and inventory management which saved $250K per year. Led a Division Inventory Reduction team that reduced division inventories by 25% or $7M. Led the first division cross-functional TQP team, which improved the order flow and processing as a result of streamlining and standardizing processes. THE MEAD CORPORATION (Purchased by Westvaco in 2000); Dayton, Ohio A $4 billion forest products company with 10,000 associates. Mill Controller (Fine Paper Division), Chillicothe, Ohio (1989-1992) Directed mill financial activities in a 2600 employee mill producing uncoated, coated, and carbonless paper. Directly supervised four exempt and one non-exempt, indirectly supervised 12 employees. Directed revision of mill financial reporting system resulting in timelier, accurate period results. Served on Union negotiation team; researched, analyzed and advised head negotiator on financial and human resource matters which resulted in a favorable settlement. Facilitated and implemented a new Tax Exemption status program for specific property, and reassessment of property valuation resulting in a 10% reduction in property taxes. Manager, Cost and Productivity (Packaging Division), Atlanta, Georgia (1988 - 1989) Managed division standard cost system, overhead analysis, contribution analysis, and training and dotted line supervisor of five Plant Administrative Managers in a division producing multiple packaging systems. Supervised two exempt and one non-exempt employee. Rewrote, tested and implemented a new general ledger allocation system which enhanced product line reporting by developing alternative basis for distributing costs. Additional Roles included: Manager of Financial Controls, Mill Controller, Administrative Manager, Plant Cost Accountant Accounts Payable Supervisor and Staff Accountant in various facilities EDUCATION Executive Development Program, UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA), GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA), GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY CPA State of Georgia, CPA State of Wisconsin PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Numerous training and developmental courses in Accounting and Financial Management (1974 1992)