Mike Hedge

Medical UV-C air purification products for the healthcare industry and other commercial building applications. In addition, offering a portable residential and small business unit.

Established and implemented sales and marketing strategies to increase revenues and profitability. Responsible for sales growth and market penetration of Tier 1 and Tier 2 wireless telecom operators.

Provided 1-on-1 coaching, group workshops, strategic retreat facilitation, and special projects management. Coached over 50 business small owners and/or self-employed professionals.

Chief Executive Officer (2004 – 2007) Created the vision and set the strategic direction for the company to position itself as the largest golf accessory enterprise (excluding clubs and balls) in the global market place. Analyzed the competitive market place and targeted acquisition candidates. • Identified and recruited five key management positions within the organization including a COO, CFO, VP Product Development, and a SVP Marketing. • Raised $20M for working capital and acquisitions. • Acquired Burton Golf, a leading premium golf bag design/manufacturer in September 2006, adding over $9.5M with an anticipated cash flow improvement of $1M for 2008. • Acquired Devant Sport Towels, golf’s leading towel supplier, in December 2006, adding almost $8M of revenue with an anticipated increase of cash flow of $750k in 2008. Consultant (2003) Engaged by an Investment Banking Group to turn around Miller Golf. Created an acquisition strategy for growth. Negotiated and successfully acquired Datrek Professional Bag company in 2004. Once the acquisition was consummated both Miller Golf and Datrek Professional Bags were reversed merged into a public shell and the consulting role evolved into CEO.

Initially worked with the executive team to identify strengths and weaknesses of the existing 220 employees and the products that had been developed. Participated with the management team in the restructuring of the organization that supported software products in the rail, trucking and field service industries. Responsible for building the field services product and organization. • Successfully designed and deployed an enterprise field service software application and secured nine accounts with the new software while supporting 65 other customers with previous application. • Increased revenue 250% from 2001 through 2003 by securing a multi-year contract valued at over $3.5M with Patterson Dental in 2002 that sustained the enterprise until it was sold. • Successfully positioned the company as the first to deploy a web-based application that was wireless ready and integrated with GPS event management. This unique combination of technology enabled Nexterna to offer and market the phrase “real-time service” with the ability to open and close work orders wirelessly. • At the request of Union Pacific, managed the process of identifying a buyer and worked with UP Executive Management in the sale of the company which kept intact the sales, service, and development organization as well as satisfying the existing customer base.

President of the European Region (1998 – 1999) Brought together in-country operations in Poland, Sweden, and England, recruited a new CFO and VP of Business Development and targeted and acquired a company within 12 months. Initially served as Assistant to the President. Vice President Sales & Marketing – U.S. (1987 – 1998) Built the U.S. sales & marketing organization from two people to over 70; U.S. revenues increased from $19M to $380M. Led the senior management team to achieving its first network operator value-added logistics contract with Pacific Bell. Developed and managed manufacturer distribution contracts with NEC, Nokia, Motorola, Ericsson, and Qualcomm.