180one's Year in Review: 2019+

Each year, 180one presents the Year in Review, sharing our insights about the Portland business landscape and recapping the work we did with our clients throughout the year. To explore what we saw in years’ past, check out the Year in Review section of The Water Cooler!

180one 2019+ Year In Review

In addition to our annual look back at the previous year, we have included some of the impacts that Covid-19 has had on the market As always, we are grateful for the opportunity to work with such wonderful clients each year and we look forward to future partnerships!

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By Catherine Landgraf 23 Apr, 2024
Business Unit Director Company Summary Swagelok Company is an approximately $2 billion privately held developer of fluid system products, assemblies, and services for the oil, gas, chemical, semiconductor and clean energy industries. Headquartered in Solon, Ohio, Swagelok serves customers through approximately 200 sales and service centers in 70 countries, supported by the expertise of 5,700 corporate associates at 20 manufacturing facilities and five global technology centers. Since 1947, Swagelok has been a values-based company committed to doing the right thing in all cases. Swagelok's values orientation plays out in everything from supply chain management to engineering, manufacturing, fulfillment, and sales and service. As a privately held company, Swagelok is not under pressure for short-term financial results. In all areas of the business, they attempt to make decisions that are in the best long-term interests of the company, associates, sales and service centers, and customers. Swagelok Northwest (US) is the Swagelok authorized sales and service center for the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Swagelok NW is independently owned and provides high-quality fluid system components, assemblies, solutions and related services for semiconductor, oil, gas, pulp & paper, and many other industries within their territory. Position Summary Reporting to the Swagelok Northwest President, the Business Unit Director is responsible for internal and external growth of the services that Swagelok Northwest offers to its customers. They approach everything with an entrepreneurial mindset developing new pathways to solutions, services, and customer training. They actively seek opportunities to learn and challenge the status quo for themselves, their team and Swagelok Northwest associates. They quickly develop strategic business cases that will expand our current capabilities and curate specific solutions and services that are tailored to current and new customers. The director will have direct and indirect leadership of a team charged with growing new service value streams. This is a new position within Swagelok Northwest and will have the opportunity to build this line of business from the ground up. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Creates and grows new service value streams for Swagelok Northwest through collaboration with internal stakeholders and external contacts, customers, and professional groups. Lead internal team members to develop opportunities, mindsets, and responsibilities necessary to grow market share. Maintain and help grow the Swagelok brand position and market share in fluid systems within the Pacific Northwest and Alaskan territory. Accelerate success as a service-focused company through education and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Identify overall market, competitive landscape, and best opportunity for fluid systems services. Engage with team in the field with customers and with technical team at headquarters and fabrication/assembly operations. Create business plans, resource requirements and go-to-market approaches. Work with executive team and network resources to ensure integration points are well defined with existing customer base and premium brand positioning in the market. Lead a team that manages ongoing training engagements and opportunity assessments for business growth. Become an expert in Swagelok fluid system components and services, to be able to understand current position within the larger ecosystem and identify opportunities for market share. Travel to business development meetings, industry conferences, trade shows, etc. to develop contacts and opportunities. Establish relationships and close partnership deals which can even include mergers and acquisitions. Identify and vet potential partnership deals and opportunities with new and existing customers. Perform competitive and SWOT analysis of all opportunities. Manage the business development pipeline. Work with Marketing and Sales departments on key initiatives. Core Competencies Analytical – The person must be adept at understanding where the business falls within the market and gauge the impact of this new partnership. Results Driven – The person focuses on desired results and sets and achieves challenging results independently or while leading a team. Resourceful – The person can do more with less, prioritize, and multi-task and succeed amidst ambiguity and challenges. Communication – The person can naturally articulate complex ideas through verbal presentation and written communication methods. They naturally build and manage relationships easily with customers and internal stakeholders by exercising verbal presentation and written communication skills. Resilient – The person that can be positive and productive after disappointment and failure and able to see setbacks as opportunities without being derailed by them. Technical Expert – The person needs to understand the company’s products and services to be able to explain them to diverse audiences from a board room to a boiler room. Sales Acumen – The person has a proven record of consistently closing deals, growing market share, and pushing solutions through to the finish line. Business Acumen and Strategic Thinking – ability to prioritize time and resources for optimal business solutions that move at the speed of market opportunities. Collaboration – The person actively seeks insight from others and knows who the best subject matter expert to work with is. Able to facilitate brainstorming and business development sessions and projects naturally, while making sure people feel heard. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Education Bachelor’s degree in a technical field of study Engineering preferred (mechanical, bio, chemical or electrical) Science, Technology, Mathematics acceptable with advanced application record Advanced Degree in business, science, or technical field preferred Experience 10-15 years working in a technical industry such as aerospace, defense, semiconductor, biomedical, chemical and/or adjacent markets that utilize fluid system components. 5+ years working in a senior leadership position or entrepreneurial capacity. 5 years working with business development or sales responsibilities, preferred. Interested in Learning More? 180one is a retained search firm and has been engaged by Swagelok NW to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Tom Haley at: 503.334.1350 or tom@180one.com
By Catherine Landgraf 16 Apr, 2024
Chief Executive Officer The Company For over 35 years, Terra Dynamics (“TDI”) has delivered an environment of excellence to their clients through successful delivery of park and field construction, wetlands mitigation, landscape architecture, and greenspace enhancement projects. With experience in public works - and a commitment to quality, performance, and safety—Terra has secured one of the finest reputations in the industry. They lead the industry in innovation, application, technology and performance. The differences are the belief that one company should be everything you need in a commercial landscape construction contractor as well as the knowledge and experience to deliver the best to their clients. In 2023, Terra expanded their footprint with the acquisition of Paul Brothers Inc, a 3 rd generation owned commercial landscaping company based in Boring, Oregon. Together these companies have a combined 85 years of experience delivering top quality projects while making a lasting impact on parks, playgrounds, schools and more around the Pacific Northwest. The Role Reporting in the Board of Directors, the CEO will lead the organization that has experienced long-term success and sustainable growth. The CEO shall possess the leadership skills to build upon the organization’s record of quality, expansion and excellence to drive continued success. The CEO serves as the face of Terra Dynamics and builds and maintains relationships in order to advance and support the organization’s mission, programs and services. Ideal CEO Candidate will need to be skilled in the following areas Leadership Skills : Through leadership, create a unified organization. Ability to develop, communicate, and implement sustainable short-term and long-term vision for Terra Dynamics. People Leadership : Develops a strong leadership team to maximize operations and future growth while maintaining a culture of shared responsibility and stewardship among Terra Dynamics and the Board. Ensures a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff, and that the appropriate processes are in place for recruiting, selecting, developing, motivating and evaluating staff. Strategic Planning : A balance of long-term strategic thinking and short-term tactical thinking to drive goals aligned with Terra Dynamics goals of consistent and sustainable growth, with a heavy focus on profitability. Operational : Understands the need to create a strong and repeatable infrastructure that supports the current organization and future growth for delivering a consistent, quality experience for both clients and employees. Leverages technologies and processes to be less labor intensive for both execution of projects and tracking their respective performance that results in greater efficiencies for the team. Business Acumen : General business interest that includes creating a financial vision, and strong overall financial acumen including understanding of the balance sheet. Knowledgeable about standard business practices (planning, metrics, P&L management), and a track record of building efficient organizations with low waste and success at profitable execution. External Relations : Maintains relationships with key personnel in State and Local governments, as well as other key external relationships including other General Contractors, Bonding and Insurance companies, and other support organizations. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field. 10+ years of experience in commercial construction management overseeing multiple multimillion-dollar projects. Construction experience working with State and Local government contracts. Demonstrated proficiency and expertise in the following areas: Construction management Budget development and control Persuasive presentations Bid process and Estimating Recruiting and Development Contract review, negotiating, and administration Preconstruction costing Field personnel management Interested in Learning More? 180one is a retained search firm and has been engaged by TDI to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Rochelle Fleisher at: 503.699.0184 or rochelle@180one.com
By Catherine Landgraf 05 Apr, 2024
Corporate Controller About Us Impel Company (“Impel”) is a high-growth, rapidly expanding collection of small businesses. Our platform of companies includes capital equipment sales & distribution, repair & field work, manufacturing, and engineering. We are operating in 12 locations across 12 states in the Western US with new acquisitions quarterly. Impel is owned by Pike Street Capital, a growth focused PE firm out of Seattle, WA. The firm invests in middle-market companies in the industrial technology, specialty manufacturing, and distribution & logistics sectors. The Impel investment serves as a foundation from which to expand into the rapidly growing pump and related products industry. Pike Street Capital and Impel have completed 8 acquisitions since the partnership and are actively looking for additional acquisitions and other strategic partners to grow their product offering, service capability, geographic reach, and technology. Position Summary Reporting to the CFO, the Corporate Controller serves a key leadership role within Impel’s finance organization. The Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing the accounting department and ensuring financial information provided to management and other stakeholders is accurate, reliable, timely, and compliant with accounting regulations. Essential Duties Oversee the accounting and finance operations process for Impel. Directly manage team of branch controllers and oversee the finance and accounting organization. Controls the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements and reports. Oversee the preparation and approval of all consolidated financial reporting materials and metrics. Manage all financial audit activities. Manage cash flow and forecasting; direct all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting. Administrator of accounting/enterprise software. Improve reports and reporting internally. Maintain banking relations and credit facilities, ensure compliance with debt covenants. Online banking and Company Credit Card Program Risk management, company renewal of general liability policies, professional liability policy. Partner on M&A activity including managing purchase accounting process as well as integration of financial systems and processes for new acquisitions. Partner with executive team on the development and execution of core and business financial planning and analysis including: Budgeting and forecasting Long-range planning Monthly and quarterly management reporting/business reviews Finance Strategy Financial KPI Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team. Implement operational best practices. Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field and equivalent business experience. CPA, CMA and/or MBA certification preferred Ten (10) years of progressively responsible accounting management experience. Five (5) years of experience managing accounting teams. Experience within the distribution and/or manufacturing industries preferred. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. Proficient in various accounting, financial and MRP/ERP software use. Epicor ERP and/or Sage MAS 90 a plus. Needs analysis and enterprise system design and ERP implementation experience a plus. Ability to communicate and influence decision making at all levels of the organization. Ability to clearly analyze and explain financial details and concepts in lay terms. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing environment. Advanced leadership skills with an ability to lead and mentor others. Ability to build collaborative relationships with branch and corporate leadership. 180one is a retained search firm and has been engaged by Impel to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Tom Haley / 503-334-1350 / tom@180one.com
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