I am a Sales and Distribution Executive, specializing in residential, industrial and commercial products and services. My core competencies are leadership, strategic planning, project management, business start-up, business turnaround, and P&L accountability. I have successfully managed businesses on 5 continents. I have opened new businesses in Mexico, London, Singapore, Africa, Venezuela, Brazil, Kosovo, Bosnia and Macedonia. Domestically I have grown sales from $180 million to $400 million in 8 years. I have also increased profits during that same time period from a (2.5)% operating loss, to an operating profit of 3.5%. I have been involved in 6 acquisitions and managed a successful IPO. I am an exceptional leader with a broad base of experience in Wholesale Distribution, with a unique and varied background in Credit, Accounting, Finance, Acquisitions, Systems, Sales and Operations. With that versatility, I have also been very successful at managing and growing businesses. What makes me successful is my ability to cultivate dedicated employees that enjoy working in the environment I create. My honest, straight forward approach, combined with the employee understanding the value of their work, keeps the most valuable of assets, a company’s employees internally motivated.

Vice President and COO @ Responsible for managing the U.S. Water Products Division From July 2014 to Present (1 year 6 months) Houston, Texas AreaVice President Development @ Responsible for developing the contractor base for HVAC, Plumbing and Electrical contractors to enhance Direct Energy’s service offering in North America for both the United States and Canada. • Develop marketing strategies which include Internet, Trade Magazines, Television, Radio, Direct Mail to attract business’s seeking better operational performance, enhanced profits, equity growth and exit strategy leading ultimately to a better lifestyle for contractors • Manage sales team of 14 individuals across the U.S. and Canada • Franchise legal administration for awarding all contracts • Transference of existing Franchisees under contract From April 2011 to June 2014 (3 years 3 months) Division Vice President @ •Full profit and loss responsibility for $400 million Division of a HVAC Distribution company with 60 branch stores and 30+ independent locations with 400+ employees throughout the Central United States. •Complete facilities and operational management for 60 branch store locations, ensuring SOX compliance. •Assessing new product demands and developing marketing strategies. From 2002 to June 2011 (9 years) General Manager International Operations @ Managed 65+-member staff and more than 30 agents for $50 million international distribution operation. Opened branches in Venezuela, Singapore, Nigeria, Kosovo, Macedonia, UK, and Mexico. $500 million in annual sales added after conducting due diligence and financial modeling of 10 potential distribution companies and successfully acquiring six operations. Played key role in raising $600 million within six months for successful IPO by coordinating information gathering across enterprise and building "war room" to collect all documents needed for prospectus. Developed simple, common interface in each country to upload monthly financials into domestic enterprise system to provide corporate reports in first three days of month instead of quarterly. Implemented DSO targets with bonus plan and improved collection techniques and systems that decreased DSO from 68 days to 49 in 2.5 years and reduced bad debt write-offs from almost $1 million per year to less than $100,000. Facilitated expansion into foreign countries and new project bidding by consolidating overseas efforts into Houston office and recruiting seven managers with international experience for key positions. 80% sales growth to $45 million achieved in three years after opening seven new international locations with multi-cultural staff supporting each other in product sourcing or customer sharing. From January 1999 to January 2002 (3 years 1 month) General Manager @ Leading billion dollar wholesale distributor of electrical construction products, MRO supplies, and related services from seven fully automated distribution centers and 340+ full-service branches in North American and select international markets. From January 1992 to January 2002 (10 years 1 month) Corporate Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis @ Financial planning, acquisitions, budgeting, forecasting and analysis From January 1996 to January 1999 (3 years 1 month) Region Manager, Financial Services @ From January 1994 to January 1996 (2 years 1 month) Manager Financial Services @ From January 1992 to January 1994 (2 years 1 month)

B.A, M.B.A., Management/ Finance @ Temple University From 1989 to 1997 M.B.A, Finance @ Temple UniversityB.B.A, Business Management @ Temple University John Henkels is skilled in: New Business Development, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Forecasting, Management, Leadership, Sales, Team Building, Start-ups, Contract Negotiation, P&L Management, Retail, Marketing Strategy, P&L