Henry Haitz

Experience

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  Ingersoll Publications

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1989

  Business Manager, The Mercury

  Various business side positions at this daily newspaper prior to becoming business manager.

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  Ingersoll Publications

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1990

  Intern

  Corporate summer internship with heavy emphasis on closing down the St. Louis Sun startup including the identification and sale of all assets.

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  Journal Register Company

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1994

  Promoted to the top financial executive position with responsibility for all accounting, business and systems operations for the largest weekly newspaper operation in the country. More than 40 titles and $50M+ in revenue with multiple locations for news, sales and production across a two-state market area. Ingersoll Publications went through a change in ownership structure with U.S. operations emerging as Journal Register Company. Recruited to the top financial role at this daily newspaper following graduate school.

  • Chief Financial Officer, Suburban Journals of Greater St. Louis

    Jan 1992 - Jan 1994

  • Controller, The Morning Journal

    Jan 1991 - Jan 1992
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  Knight Ridder

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2006

  Promoted to lead $38M division in the corporations highest growth market (3X faster than the national average). Achieved 16% advertising revenue increase, 22% profit increase and $15M corporate-wide non-labor cost savings during the parent company's exploration of strategic alternatives and looming acquisition. Promoted to lead the award-winning $19M division. Hired initially as Chief Financial Officer and promoted to Executive Vice-President and General Manager prior to President. As President delivered 12% increase in advertising revenue and the third highest advertising market share gain across the corporation (30+ business units), grew profit 33% and added nearly six margin points. Represented Knight Ridder and Knight Ridder Digital with their partners (Tribune Company and CareerBuilder) in its minority acquisition of CareerBuilder. Led all integration efforts of print and online employment advertising including brand-image building, marketing, product and pricing strategies leading to CareerBuilder's rise to the #1 job site in the United States. Recruited to lead the accounting and finance area for this $60m+ division of Knight Ridder the nations second largest publisher. Developed financial models and analysis for company re-organization including various aspects related to six labor unions.

  • President and Publisher, The Herald

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  • President and Publisher, Centre Daily Times

    Jan 1996 - Jan 2004

  • CareerBuilder Integration Leader

    Aug 2001 - Nov 2001

  • Controller, Press-Telegram

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1996
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  McClatchy

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2013

  President and Publisher, The State Media Company

  Promoted by Knight Ridder shortly before their sale to McClatchy to lead the $90M division with 500 employees and 500+ independent contractors. Columbia and South Carolina’s most influential and leading source of daily news and information. Maintained industry-leading 30%+ operating profit margins despite the Great Recession. Selected as one of 80 thought leaders around the country for the 82nd Joint Civilian Orientation Conference, a highly selective appointment with the Department of Defense.

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  Hearst

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  President and Group Publisher, Hearst CT Media Group

  Recruited based on experience launching new products, growing customers, and increasing revenue across various platforms to turn around a $60M+ region at a leading $10B+ global information, services, and media company. Reversed declining profitability and shrinking customer trends; increased profit 12.7% and margin 2.6 points; grew local customer base 7.7% and larger market area 12.6%. Managed team and provided regional executive leadership for a complex network of nine publications in distinctly different markets and related digital assets during a period of significant technological and consumer behavior changes. Transformed human resources function into a strategic business partner; built processes for government reporting, recruiting, onboarding, talent assessment, performance management, and awards/recognition. Show less

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  Homewatch CareGivers

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2019

  Owner Operator

  Built start-up franchise territory for in-home senior care services, secured/maintained licensing in a highly regulated environment, and subsequently sold the business ($512K in revenue). Managed P&L and all aspects of the enterprise employing 53 people providing care with a high client satisfaction rate. Established a business recognized as a 2019 Sarasota Herald-Tribune Readers’ Choice Finalist for Best Home Care in Manatee County. Achieved 100% retention of key staff, passed all audits with zero findings, and experienced zero workers’ comp claims. Show less

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  HUB International

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Senior Vice President and Market Leader, Charleston, SC

  Recruited by Carolina’s CEO and former associate to provide leadership in the Charleston market with an emphasis on developing culture and increasing revenue and profitability for the fifth largest global insurance broker ($3B+). Overhauled sales organization and team and brought in new producers delivering 17.1%+ improvement in new business during tenure. Led business unit to rank #1 in growth out of the nine offices in the Carolina’s in 2021. Advised on operational and financial functions, including financial and operational control; business integration; planning, forecasting and analysis; cash flow; sales training, and corporate development. Show less

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  AccuWeather

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Vice President Local Media Services

  Led turnaround of five business lines (audio/radio, publishing/newspapers, TV partnerships, TV systems, digital out of home) at a $100M+/year privately held 60-year-old company. Evaluated organizational capabilities, gaps, and opportunities; created roadmaps for growth and cost realignment. Revived revenues by identifying growth opportunities, renegotiating contracts, and rationalizing service offerings,. Trusted advisor and key resource for C-suite decisions on business strategy, processes, and technology. Instrumental in building a high-performance team and growth culture based on providing value to customers and end users. Show less

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  EXECUTIVE FACILITIES SERVICES, INC.

  Jan 2021 - now

  Advisory Board Member

  Privately held premier janitorial and building maintenance companies servicing Central and Southern California since 2004.

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  HBH3 Consulting, LLC

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Managing Director

  Serving businesses and organizations from startups to $100m in strategy and alignment, leadership and transformational change management, financial planning and analysis, human resources and organizational development, customer service, sales and marketing, market research and product development, community relations, and operations (manufacturing, distribution, etc).

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  Taylor | Foley, LLC

  Aug 2024 - now

  Chief Executive Officer

  Taylor | Foley is a business and taxation law firm exceptionally qualified to handle issues related to both companies and individuals, as our attorneys, who focus on asset protection, complex income tax planning, estate planning, corporate law, and securities law, have tremendous experience with all aspects of business law and complex tax matters.