John Leslie

Experience

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  Education Works, Inc.

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2006

  Chief Financial and Operating Officer

  Chief Financial and Operating Officer of global publisher in supplemental educational products - grades K-8.

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  Healthcare Services, Inc.

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2012

  Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

  Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of one of California's largest community-based providers of substance abuse, educational and vocational treatment programs to the public and private sector.

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  Windstone Behavioral Health, Inc.

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2012

  CFO/Strategic Advisor

  Chief Financial Officer of regional healthcare company providing members of health plans and medical groups with a full spectrum of managed behavioral health services.

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  RSM US LLP

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  Financial statement and operating responsibility of $200M West Region, overseeing 10 offices and 1,000 employees. Financial Advisory Services Director, leading the West Region in Process Improvement and CFO Advisory Services.

  • West Region Finance and Operations Leader

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Director, Consulting Services

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
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  The Custom Goods Companies (A National Group of 3PL Logistics Companies)

  Jul 2017 - Dec 2021

  Chief Financial Officer (Retired)

  Key Accomplishments: 1. Successfully acquired a capital partner through a majority sale in April 2020 (height of COVID)2. Financial oversight of 140% growth in organic revenue3. Completed $80M debt restructure for acquisition4. Successfully completed acquisition of a 3PL Logistics company in Nov, 20215. Grew national footprint to over 5M SF of industrial space 6. Responsibility for contracts, leases and most compliance matters

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  John B. Leslie & co.

  Feb 2022 - now

  Consultant/Strategic Advisor

  I assist owners of mid-market companies in their preparation for a transition through a sale or recapitalization. This entails the creation of a full-encompassing strategy, which leads to the implementation of financial and operational process improvements as well as an enhanced post-improvement work culture. I then put the sell-side advisory team together and facilitate most, if not all, facets of the transaction process. The unique aspect of my role is the ability to work seamlessly with owners, BoD's, sell-side advisors, buy-side advisors and their respective diligence teams. I have just completed my third successful mid-market transaction in 4 years. Show less