Tracy Pagliara

I was brought on to assist as a vital member of the executive team and charged with navigating complex activist shareholder litigation and liquidity challenges. TOP ACHIEVEMENTS: ► Drove down legal costs by 33%, eliminating unnecessary outside legal expense with dramatic improvement in response time and quality of legal services. ► Pivotal in spearheading development of new international compliance program and upgrading policies, procedures and form agreements to align with rigorous governance requirements. ► Strategized with C-suite leaders to build runway for double-digit growth while formulating avenues to raise capital and strengthen balance sheet. ► Successful defense of activist shareholder litigation and challenges to Company’s governance practices.

I was appointed by the board to lead the organization of 400+ employees, overseeing complete scope of operations in the US and Canada with annual budget ranging between $250M and $300M in revenue and 4–5% EBITDA. TIOP ACHIEVEMENTS: ► Increased revenues and EBITDA through robust growth strategy, including untapped markets; optimized human capital and systems planning; strengthened corporate governance; and demanded accountability for detailed financial projections. ► Executed conversion of an operating division into an independent public company and successful NYSE relisting post-restructuring with 50% revenue and 600% market cap growth. ► Secured proceeds during aggressive divestitures of non-core businesses and assets to fund future growth initiatives and lower debt. ► Refinanced corporate debt, secured lower-rate revolving line of credit and term loan, and implemented $6M oversubscribed rights offering to provide capital.

I was recruited to lead and transform Business Development, IT, HR, and Legal Departments into high-performing functions with improved leadership and alignment with the overarching corporate strategic plan. TOP ACHIEVEMENTS: ► Generated share price appreciation of 75% through NASDAQ listing, building and launching governance structure and compliance program in compressed timeframe (67% shorter than original projections). ► Achieved product and service portfolio diversification via 5 M&As, driving new revenue of $125MM+ and forming a new corporate division. ► Reached annual cost savings by streamlining recordkeeping and processes, upgrading outside counsel, and reducing legal fees 33% through departmental restructuring. ► Architected complete, multiyear IT strategy, sunsetting legacy technology, launching leading-edge systems, and minimizing potential risks/threats.

Established consulting business post-2008 market crash, with a stint as IGC for Brandt, Inc. in Dallas from January to April 2010.

With growth of the enterprise, I was promoted with oversight expanded across human resources, insurance, environmental, real estate management, communications, and health/safety functions. TOP ACHIEVEMENTS ► Delivered 800% increase in market capitalization, building and driving strategies to initiate and execute growth, cultural, and organizational initiatives. Working in partnership with CEO and CFO. ► Executed 6 M&As, increasing revenues by 600% and market presence across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. Spearheaded due diligence, negotiation, and integration efforts. ► Achieved flawless SOX Section 404 implementation, ensuring no material weaknesses across a diverse global operating entity while maintaining robust enterprise risk management policies and practices. ► Initiated 33% drop in safety incident rates for acquired entities by championing integrated health and safety practices and procedures.

I was recruited to serve as the first general counsel and was charged with founding the legal department and deploying a corporate compliance program. I was a primary liaison between the board of directors and the company, ensuring corporate governance and compliance. TOP ACHIEVEMENTS ► Navigated through 3 highly strategic domestic and international acquisitions ($5M to $35M), deepening presence in reciprocating compressor, multistage centrifugal blower, and oil and gas fracking markets. ► Achieved 90% insurance coverage and secured recoveries exceeding $5M through successful implementation of strategic defense plan regarding litigation of complex toxic tort claims. ► Designed and executed comprehensive corporate compliance program encompassing labor, securities, FCPA, export, import, NAFTA, and anti-boycott requirements. ► Established industry-leading corporate governance practices, including transparent management structures, leadership charters, ethics standards, and a dedicated disclosure committee.

Served as general counsel for 6-state, $1B division and chief counsel for successful complex regulatory case hearings before numerous state commissions. Led negotiations for critical national agreements with AT&T, MCI, and other competitive carriers that the FCC heavily scrutinized due to the pending merger between Bell Atlantic and GTE. Earned 4 promotions in 4 years at the height of industry deregulation and business expansion/diversification

Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, Law Review, University of Illinois Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, summa cum laude, University of Illinois