John D. Simmons

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About John D. Simmons

Influential business executive and leader: impeccable record of driving profit and operational efficiency improvements in both growth and turnaround situations. Leverages education, leadership, and financial acumen with strong analytical skills that drive bottom-line results. U.S. Veteran. Transitions strategic vision into measurable results and financial goal attainment, creating shareholder value based on expert ability to evaluate business strategies, structures, and markets focused on prioritizing issues and generating awareness of necessary changes. • Catapulted EBITDA 220% decreased debt, accelerated revenues, and improved operational efficiencies that positioned company for profitable sale.• Turned around fledgling organization and averted potential bankruptcy. Identified and eliminated excessive spending based on extensive financial analysis. • Revitalized wholesale distributor company to achieve financial benchmarks supporting sale of business. Eliminated 14% of debt and surpassed sales and earnings budget. Sold company for over 14x Earnings.