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Ever want to ride a rocket ship? Ever want to do hard work that will make a REAL difference in the world? Do you want to solve some of the most difficult problems with a team of exceptional players at a company that does not believe in impossible? Powin Energy Corporation is a leading producer of a utility scale modular battery energy storage system (complete with a patented, advanced, cloud-based monitoring/control system). That means we build power plants out of batteries that put coal and gas generators out of business and enable sustainable viability for renewable energy sources like solar and wind. Powin is, and will continue to be, one of a handful of companies that will provide the equipment necessary to make this happen. Powin has distinct competitive advantages: cost-effectiveness; reliability; scalability; ease of deployment; and operational sophistication. Every day we work to ensure that we maintain these competitive advantages and our position as a global leader in providing turnkey, battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and microgrid applications. After four years of demonstrating the benefits of Powin’s technology – Powin is now entering a stage of rapid growth with a forecasted 2021 revenue of nearly $500MM.

180one recently partnered with Columbia Sportswear Company to conduct a search for a new Director of North America Finance. Check back soon for more details! The Company As a leader in the global active lifestyle apparel, footwear, accessories and equipment industry, Columbia Sportswear Company has assembled a portfolio of brands dedicated to connecting active people with their passions. In addition to the Columbia brand, Columbia Sportswear Company also owns the Mountain Hardwear, SOREL and prAna brands. Founded in 1938 as a small hat company in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company today has grown into an industry icon with almost $3 billion in annual sales. As a global company, its brands are now sold in approximately 90 countries. Former Chairman Gert Boyle was at the helm for nearly 50 years, and her “Tough Mother” persona helped Columbia grow into the global sportswear brand it is today. Back in 1938, Gert’s parents were immigrants who fled Nazi Germany and settled in Portland, where they purchased a small hat manufacturer, naming it the Columbia Hat Company after one of their new home’s iconic rivers. This humble beginning marked a newfound freedom and a fresh start for the family. The business eventually passed from Gert’s father to her husband Neal, and then to Gert herself when she went from housewife to executive overnight after Neal’s sudden passing in 1970. Today, Gert’s son Tim Boyle is Columbia Sportswear Company’s longtime President and CEO, and her grandson Joe Boyle serves as Columbia Brand President. Still based in Portland, Oregon, the company is dedicated to making no-nonsense apparel, footwear and accessories to keep consumers warm, dry, cool and protected — no matter what. Defined by its innovative gear, Pacific Northwest heritage, irreverent spirit and family business ethos, Columbia’s products continue to gain worldwide recognition, enabling them to unlock the outdoors for everyone. 

We are excited to announce our recent collaboration with Forest City Trading Group, resulting in the placement of their new Vice President of Application Development! Forest City Trading Group (FCTG), as an employee-owned organization, is among the largest lumber wholesale distributors in the US with roots going back to the 1960s. They facilitate the distribution of products across 6 continents through their network of 13 operating companies and close to 700 employees. As proponents of forest sustainability, they actively support suppliers who use sustainable forest management practices that promote forest sustainability and result in long-term environmental, social, and economic benefits. Congratulations to FCTG, and the 180one Search Team on a successful executive placement!

180one is thrilled to announce the recent collaboration with ESS, Inc., culminating in the successful placement of a new Vice President of Treasury & Risk Management! Based in Wilsonville, Oregon, ESS Inc. (NYSE:GWH) was founded in 2011 by a team with deep experience in fuel cells, electrochemistry, advanced material science and renewable energy. After five years of intensive innovation, engineering development and rigorous testing and validation, with the backing of ARPA-E and others, the company began shipping turnkey energy storage solutions in 2015 that allowed companies and municipalities to control their own energy future. ESS Inc. designs, builds and deploys environmentally sustainable, low-cost, iron flow batteries for long-duration commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications requiring flexible energy capacity. The Energy Warehouse™ and Energy Center™ use earth-abundant iron, salt, and water for the electrolyte, resulting in an environmentally benign, long-life energy storage solution for the world’s renewable energy infrastructure. ESS Inc. enables project developers, utilities, and commercial and industrial facility owners to make the transition to more flexible non-lithium-ion storage that is better suited for the grid and the environment. As more renewable energy is added to the grid, long-duration energy storage is essential to providing the reliability and resiliency we need when the sun is not shining, and the wind is not blowing. 

1 80one recently partnered with Seaboard International and is proud to announce the executive placement of a new Controller, Andrew Waples. Forest City Trading Group (FCTG), as an employee-owned organization, is among the largest lumber wholesale distributors in the US with roots going back to the 1960’s. At $7 billion in revenue and growing, we facilitate distribution of products across 6 continents through our network of 13 operating companies and close to 700 employees. Seaboard International is an Operating Company within FCTG that has roots that go back 40 years. They are well established in Nashua, NH as an industry leader in the import and distribution of forest products serving a variety of markets including industrial, construction, and building materials. Congratulations to Seaboard and FCTG and Andrew Waples for a successful hire!

We are excited to announce our recent collaboration with Copia Power, resulting in the placement of Meet Ankola as their new Senior Manager, Treasury and Tax. Copia Power, a swiftly expanding renewable energy company backed by The Carlyle Group, is dedicated to developing large-scale infrastructure assets in the U.S. to accelerate decarbonization across various sectors of the economy. Actively engaged in the development of over 17 GW of solar and storage projects in the U.S., Copia Power boasts a leadership team comprised of seasoned industry veterans. With a proven track record of success, the team has collectively executed over 4 GW of projects and holds over 150 years of cumulative experience in the renewable energy sector. Congratulations to the entire team at Copia Power and to Meet Ankola on this successful hire!

Stahlbush Island Farms started with 2 crops, 500 acres, and a dream in 1985. Today, Stahlbush cultivates 4,000 acres in Oregon and offers a wide array of ingredient solutions for large food manufacturers as well as the freshest individually quick-frozen fruits, vegetables, grains & legumes available along with premium canned puree products for consumers. As the first ever farm to be certified sustainable from the Food Alliance organization, Stahlbush is an environmentally-friendly farm and food processor committed to sustainable agriculture and exceptional quality produce products. Stahlbush Island Farms Values: Be a customer-driven organization and focus on the customer needs. Provide safe, healthy, highest quality food products. Be leaders in sustainable agriculture and produce food with minimal environmental impact. Be profitable. Be innovative and early adopters of technology. Use technology to remain highly competitive in a global market. Maintain a work environment that is flexible, responsive, and accepts change. Maintain a safe and clean work environment. Ensure that all employees are treated, and treat one another, with respect. Be community leaders. Conduct our business with unyielding integrity. Chief Financial Officer As a key member of the executive team and reporting directly to the founder/CEO, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will assume a strategic role in the overall management of the company. The CFO will proactively engage in all areas of the Company to bring data and insights to support and drive strategic decision making and will serve as a key business partner to the CEO, Board of Directors, and other Senior Leadership. The mission for this position is to be responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of company operations. Provide leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting and budgeting efforts of the company. Key Responsibilities Coordinate, and evaluate the financial programs and supporting information systems of the company to include budgeting and tax planning. Direct the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, reports to shareholders, tax preparation, and reports for government regulatory agencies. Oversee accounting departments, budget preparation, and audit functions. Meets regularly with department heads to keep informed and to offer direction. Review reports to analyze projections of sales and profit against actual figures, budgeted expenses against final totals, and suggests methods of improving the planning process as appropriate. Analyzes company operations to pinpoint opportunities and areas that need to be reorganized, downsized, or eliminated. Confer with company leadership to coordinate and prioritize planning. Studies long-range economic trends and projects company prospects for future growth in overall sales and market share, opportunities for acquisitions or expansion into new product areas. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements. Oversee the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, and position control documents, department budgets, mass salary updates, ledger, and account maintenance and data entry. Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports. Develop and implement finance, accounting, billing, and auditing procedures. Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards. Interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations. Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Develop and direct the implementation of strategic business and/or operational plans, projects, programs, and systems. Assist in obtaining the necessary licenses, permits and insurance for our organization. Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide business leaders. Analyze financial statements to pinpoint potential weak areas. Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. Serve on planning and policy-making committees. Assists senior leadership, board, and mangers in the evaluation of capital projects. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other relevant education. CPA designation preferred. Agricultural or food processing experience is preferred. Experience in strategic planning and execution. Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections that turns data into information managers can act upon. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings. Ten years of experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, and written skills. Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule. Competencies Honesty/Integrity – Ethically behaves at the highest level. Always does what is right. Speaks plainly and truthfully. Earns highest level of trust and maintains confidences. Willingness to speak their opinion even when it is perceived to conflict with ownership or to be unpopular. Efficient – Produces significant output with minimal waste of time or resources. Operates with highest of standards. Dependable – Does what they say they are going to do, lives up to verbal and written agreements. Intelligence – Learns quickly. Demonstrates ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information. Analytical – Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it. Exhibits a probing mind and achieves penetrating insights. Detail Oriented - Does not let important details slip through the cracks. Persistent - Demonstrates tenacity and willingness to go the distance to get something done. Proactive - Acts without being told what to do. Brings new ideas forward. Flexible/ Adaptable – Adjust quickly to changing priorities due to changes in environment or customer need. Creative/ Innovative – Generates new and innovative approaches to problems. Enthusiastic - Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Work Ethic – Possesses a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of accomplishments. Communications – Speaks and writes clearly and articulately. Team Player – Reaches out to peers and cooperates with all members of team to produce the highest quality product. Committed - Embrace and support the mission, values, and commitments of Stahlbush Island Farms. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans. Problem solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Service Oriented - Manages difficult employee and client situations, responds promptly to their needs, and solicits their feedback to improve service. Naturally Curious – Asks the right (and sometimes uncomfortable) questions to best understand the business and the business drivers. Seeks to understand the ‘why’ before looking to drive change. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Lisa Heffernan at 180one at: 971.256.3076 / Lisa@180one.com

About the Company Based in Wilsonville, Oregon, ESS Inc. (NYSE:GWH) was founded in 2011 by a team with deep experience in fuel cells, electrochemistry, advanced material science and renewable energy. After five years of intensive innovation, engineering development and rigorous testing and validation, with the backing of ARPA-E and others, the company began shipping turnkey energy storage solutions in 2015 that allowed companies and municipalities to control their own energy future. ESS Inc. designs, builds and deploys environmentally sustainable, low-cost, iron flow batteries for long-duration commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications requiring flexible energy capacity. The Energy Warehouse™ and Energy Center™ use earth-abundant iron, salt, and water for the electrolyte, resulting in an environmentally benign, long-life energy storage solution for the world’s renewable energy infrastructure. ESS Inc. enables project developers, utilities, and commercial and industrial facility owners to make the transition to more flexible non-lithium-ion storage that is better suited for the grid and the environment. As more renewable energy is added to the grid, long-duration energy storage is essential to providing the reliability and resiliency we need when the sun is not shining, and the wind is not blowing. To learn more about ESS Inc., you can find a comprehensive overview here . ESS in the News ESS and Honeywell Collaboration Honeywell invests in ESS Inc. ESS to develop Clean Energy Hub in Germany The Position Reporting to and working closely with the CFO, the VP of Financial Planning and Analysis leads the budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and strategic analysis for the organization. The VP of FP&A will partner across the organization, including with senior leadership to develop insightful suggestions for investment opportunities, sourcing and cost reduction strategies, and long-term value for the organization. Key Responsibilities: Manage all companywide financial and strategic planning. Lead and improve/enhance Monthly Operating Review (MOR’s) meetings where Senior leadership are reviewing monthly performance towards goals and objectives tied into overall company financial results as well as outlook and progress towards quarterly and annual targets. Build multi-scenario financial models, KPI’s, and run analysis to support strategic planning. Engage in ad-hoc financial analysis, including special projects at the request of senior management and external investors. Manage the creation of business performance dashboards, and deployment of new reporting tools. Oversee process improvement initiatives for FP&A to reduce delivery time, increase accuracy and improve user experience for business partners. Identify and quantify risks and opportunities in current plans and forecasts. Establish appropriate budgetary and financial delegation levels with the organization. Perform financial analysis to interpret trends and variances from plan/forecast. Report progress toward company and department-specific financial goals and metrics. Prepare and provide information for presentations for the CEO and CFO (e.g. – Board of Directors, Executive Leadership and other meetings). Hire and develop a world-class FP&A team, including coaching, developing, and aligning them to support the needs of the business. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; MBA and/or CMA is desirable. Minimum of 10+ years of professional work experience with progressive experience in FP&A. Prior FP&A experience at a publicly traded company a plus. Several years of people management experience. Strong quantitative and analytical skills with deep experience and understanding of general business and financial acumen. Experience applying financial planning and analysis to a broad range of business problems and opportunities in a strategic and proactive manner. Advanced financial Excel modeling abilities and proficiency. Industry experience in the energy sector is a plus. Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders in functions and teams across the business. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the creation of visually compelling presentations in a format understandable to financial and non-financial audiences. Experience preparing information for a Board of Directors. Ability to work effectively within a rapidly changing organization. 180one is a retained executive search firm and has been engaged by ESS Inc. to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Rochelle Fleischer at 180one at: rochelle@180one.com.

Congratulations to Festool and TTS in their recent hire of Ryan Goergen as their new Vice President of Human Resources. TTS is a private/family-owned high-end power tool manufacturer headquartered in Germany. With revenues nearing $1B USD, TTS is comprised of the following brands: Festool, Tanos, Narex, SawStop, Shaper Tool and others. Festool is the largest company in the TTS portfolio and its North American HQ are based in the Indianapolis area. The Vice President of Human Resources is a new position and will be a member of the Executive Leadership Team whose mission is to shape and drive the company’s HR strategy and operations. 180one enjoyed partnering with TTS for this critical position search and placement. Contact us for any executive search placements you need!

Chief Operations Officer About the Company Motivational Fulfillment & Logistics Services (“MFALS”) is a privately held and trusted 3PL partner in the D2C and Retail Distribution space. MFALS was founded in 1977 with a customer-centric approach and a focus on high standards and ethics. As their commitment to clients continues to grow, so does the family of professionals who are positioned to help you achieve your campaign goals through one-on-one dedication supported by innovation and cost-saving fulfillment and logistics services. SYSTEMS – MFALS has fully developed order processing, warehouse management, and reporting systems, including EDI data exchange. All systems are proprietary and highly customizable. VERSATILITY – MFALS handles retail shipments, kitting, reworks, HEAVY Black Friday and Cyber Monday volume, Club sales, Direct-to-Consumer shipments, refurbishing, and much more. ADAPTABILITY – MFALS responds to client’s needs, guarantees same-day shipments on D2C orders, kitting approximately 900k units a quarter, storing overflow containers, and much more. LOCATION – MFALS has 6 fully operational warehouses totaling over 2.6M sqft located in Chino and Ontario, CA. Located just 40 minutes from the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. SCALABILITY – MFALS manages a staff of more than 1000 employees, operating 24/7 when necessary to meet our client’s demands. About the Position MFALS is a fast-growing third-party logistical fulfillment company and is in need of a chief operating officer (COO) to be the right hand of their thriving CEO. With your experience and talents, you will be able to lead MFALS’s team of high-performing professionals to be efficient, productive, and effective. The ideal candidate has extensive experience within the industry, perhaps having worked their way up through the ranks as an executive. This trajectory helps develop a unique mix of business and management expertise, plus proficiency with the practices, policies, and procedures of the 3PL industry. Objectives of this Role Collaborate with the leadership team in setting and driving organizational vision, operational strategy, and hiring needs. Collaborate with CFO in developing and maximizing labor and capital expenditures against budget in order to reach desired outcomes. Translate operational strategy into actionable goals for performance and growth helping to implement organization-wide goal setting, performance management, and annual operating planning. Oversee company operations and employee/labor productivity, building a highly inclusive culture ensuring team members thrive and organizational initiatives are met. Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention Adhere to company, federal, state, and local business requirements, enforcing compliance and taking action when necessary. Daily and Monthly Responsibilities Monitor daily performance metrics to ensure the company meets service levels and expected outputs. Oversee multiple warehouse/fulfillment facilities located throughout the United States. Analyze internal operations and identify areas of process improvement to improve efficiencies, maximize labor, and meet service level expectations. Develop actionable business strategies and plans that ensure alignment with short-term and long-term objectives developed in tandem with the CEO, CFO & Board of Directors. Directly oversee operations and partner with the leadership team on sales management to budget for sufficient investment capital to achieve growth targets over the near and long term. Aggressively manage capital investment and expenses to ensure the company achieves stakeholder targets relative to growth and profitability. Monitor performance with tracking and establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports, both current and forecasting. Maintain and build trusted relationships with key vendors, clients, partners, and stakeholders. Assists the business development group in securing business with new customers or additional business with existing customers. Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, or a related field 5+ years’ experience in Executive leadership positions Direct executive experience working within a 3PL Leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity Understanding of advanced business planning and regulatory issues A solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics Be able to diagnose problems quickly and have foresight into potential issues Strong understanding and adoption to 3PL systems and warehouse applications Preferred / Bonus Qualifications Master’s degree in business or related field History of working with a Board of Directors Interested in Learning More? 180one is a retained search firm and has been engaged by MFALS to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Rochelle Fleischer at 180one at: 503.699.0184 / rochelle@180one.com

We are delighted to announce the successful placement of Todd Thompson as the Chief Financial Officer for Portland Bottling! Founded over 90 years ago by Andrew D. Hrestu in 1924, Portland Bottling Company (PBC) has been situated in its current landmark building since 1941. In 2020, PBC expanded its operations to a 350,000 sq foot facility in Clackamas, OR, effectively more than doubling its capacity from the original flagship location. Initially distributing brands like 7UP and RC Cola as a franchisee, PBC has evolved to exclusively function as a regional contract packer and co-packer. The company specializes in producing a diverse array of ready-to-drink (RTD) specialty beverages in aluminum cans, solidifying its position as a leading West Coast co-packer. PBC's product range includes energy drinks, fruit-flavored sparkling waters, teas, and various other specialty non-alcoholic beverages, available in pasteurized and non-pasteurized options and a variety of carton and case configurations. Congratulations to the entire team at Portland Bottling and, of course, to Todd Thompson on this accomplishment!

We are delighted to announce that our recent partnership with Magnate Worldwide has culminated in the successful placement of Nick Hanahan as their new Director of FP&A. Magnate Worldwide is a diversified supply chain management company, comprised of a unique portfolio of complementary, premium logistics services focused on Mission Critical Domestic, Fine Arts, and Global Freight Forwarding. With customer service levels and operational execution second to none, each Magnate business segment provides premium services across many industries for sensitive, time-definite, high-value, and white-glove shipments. Backed by Littlejohn & Co., Magnate Worldwide is growing both organically and through the acquisition of companies with the same passion, bringing together cultures and best practices to become one of the fastest-growing premium service providers and most innovative logistics companies in the industry. Congratulations to Magnate, Nick Hanahan, and the 180one Search Team on this exciting addition to Magnate's team!

We are delighted to share that 180one has recently collaborated with the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) to successfully place Ngu Thuy Castro as their new Fiscal Officer. Established in 1947, PSMFC is one of three interstate commissions dedicated to addressing multi-jurisdictional fisheries issues. The commission's primary objective is to advocate for policies and initiatives that conserve, develop, and manage fishery resources across California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. PSMFC achieves this by coordinating research efforts, monitoring fishing activities, and facilitating a diverse array of projects. They actively collect data and maintain databases on salmon, steelhead, and other marine fish, providing valuable information for both fishery managers and the fishing industry. Congratulations to PSMFC, the 180one search team, and Ngu Thuy Castro on the success of this executive placement!