With more than 15 years of experience developing and implementing operational improvement plans, Kevin Barrentine has enhanced business performance for numerous companies through revenue growth, increased operating profit and improved working capital productivity. His strong sales and operations skills, coupled with a sound understanding of financial aspects, enable him to quickly identify and address complex business problems in a variety of industries, such as:

Aerospace Automotive Construction Consumer products Distribution

Food services Furniture Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals Retail

Mr. Barrentine has provided operational and financial services in both out-of-court and Chapter 11 restructurings. He has advised and collaborated with management on a number of occasions and has served as an interim manager in several industries. A few noteworthy accomplishments include:

• Led the marketing and sale of a $290 million, 135 location, convenience store chain in Chapter 11 proceedings, where his efforts yielded proceeds 50% higher than projected
• COO and interim CFO of a $1.5 billion auto auction company with 10 locations, where he significantly improved EBITDA performance, which enabled the company to restructure its business and position itself for growth
• Provided restructuring services for a $165 million food company during its Chapter 11 proceedings, where his cash management and operations oversight helped successfully restructure the company
• Advisor for a $130 million retail pharmacy chain with 51 locations during its Chapter 11 proceedings, where he led the sale of each location and negotiated with the secured lender
• Provided operational and financial strategies for a $150 million furniture manufacturer, where he developed the overall manufacturing improvement plan and operational strategy
• Led restructuring due diligence for a $125 million trucking and logistics firm, where he identified specific improvements in IT and operations
• Developed and implemented Lean Manufacturing initiatives for numerous manufacturing companies
  

Previously, Mr. Barrentine was vice president of the Supply Chain Management practice at George Group Inc., where he was responsible for due diligence assessments, technical solution design and internal development. Prior to that he worked for Andersen Consulting. In these positions, Mr. Barrentine provided private equity groups, financial institutions and corporations with operational improvement initiatives that greatly increased their value.

Mr. Barrentine holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas.