John Pelka

Background

About John Pelka

Professional Experience Owner of The Designer Collection. E-commerce business established in 2007 to market cabinet hardware. Selling on our own website, on Amazon and ebay. Hickory Hardware, Nashville, T N (2006 to present) Vice President, Marketing – Responsible for leading the Marketing discipline for Hickory Hardware. Developed and implemented the marketing strategy, built a new professional marketing staff, and introduced the Hickory brand to the hardware market. Introduced several new merchandising systems that are recognized as best in class; led the process to develop new decorative products, new packaging, brand-driven collateral and the Hickory advertising and PR campaigns. Focused the company on programs developed to maximize our customers sales and profits. Recognized as developing and leading a world class marketing organization Belwith International (FKI plc), Grand Rapids, MI (2002 to 2006) President – Total P&L responsibility for one of the leading suppliers in the decorative and functional hardware industry. Primary markets served are the DIY retailers, hardware distributors, showrooms and cabinet OEMs. Education Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Evanston, IL Masters of Management (M.B.A.), 1975 – Dual major in General Management & Marketing University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering (B.S.I.E.), 1971 John T. Pelka 449 Buffalo Run Goodlettsville, TN 37027 john.pelka@hickoryhardware.com 615-481-6035 (cell) 615-855-3719 (home) Specialties: Marketing, leadership and team building, stratgeic planning and analysis, general management, P&L responsibility, meeting budgets, product management, financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions.