Chris Aud

As CEO of Clean Response I'm honored to lead a team of dedicated, hard-working professionals who serve thousands of commercial and multi-family customers across the Midwest—and increasingly nationwide. For nearly 30 years, we've pursued our core purpose: helping people and properties recover in their time of greatest need. We strive to earn our well-established reputation through best-in-class 24/7 one-hour response time, unrivaled field and commercial leaders, consistent communication throughout every project, and delivering a high quality finished product. We’re incredibly grateful for the trust our customers have placed in us, and we’re committed to doing everything we can to continue to earn that trust every day.

Founded by a seasoned, high-performing business executive with over 25 years of leadership experience at a global Fortune 50 company, offering transformative coaching and consulting services to businesses of all sizes and industries. Drawing on a proven track record of scaling businesses ranging in size from $10M to $10B, empowering organizations to overcome challenges and achieve exceptional growth. A tailored coaching approach and broad range of consulting and advisory services provides unique opportunity for any organization to achieve meaningful growth. Services provided include: Executive Coaching | Team Development | Business Strategy | Negotiating Strategy | Pricing Strategy | P&L Analysis | Merger & Acquisition Support | Go-to-Market Strategy | Customer Segmentation | New Product Development | Risk Management

Led team of product line directors and other functional leaders responsible for delivering strategic business objectives across product lines and manufacturing sites. Served on executive leadership team and set strategic direction for one of the largest businesses within Cargill. Collaborated with global counterparts in other regions to optimize value for Cargill. 𝗧𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 (2022–2025): ◆ Increased EBITDA by 40% first 18 months in role through new strategy implementation, growing to a record EBITDA for the Texturizers and Specialty business. ◆ Collaborated with CSSTNA Manufacturing Leader on solution that improved operational performance at two manufacturing sites. ◆ Held direct P&L responsibility over nine product lines, ranging from Food Starch to Dry Corn Ingredients to Vegetable Proteins to Vitamin E. 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 (2018–2022): ◆ Restructured organization during first year in role, creating a more efficient and streamlined structure. ◆ Achieved ~$100M YOY margin growth for the segment and achieved record earnings last year in role. ◆ Held direct P&L responsibility of >$1B in revenue for this segment.

Oversaw three major product lines with P&L and functional accountability of all three businesses including sales, marketing, operations, R&D, engineering, and finance. Accountable for profitability of the combined businesses, totaling ~$300M - $500M in revenue. ◆ Achieved multi-year record earnings for two of three product lines through development and execution of new business strategies

Managed Citric Acid, Citrates, and Glucosamine product lines as well as sales, marketing, operations, R&D, engineering and finance. ◆ Led a cross-functional team of 7 to develop and execute a business strategy that involved new product development, new market entry, improved internal performance metrics and transformational team collaboration - resulting in dramatic increase in profitability for the business within 18 months.

Retained all Crop Production and Product Line Director accountabilities listed below in prior role. In addition, oversaw SS&O supply chain, hybrid seed production, commercial seed production and risk management. Led cross-functional team across three countries (U.S., Canada and Australia). Established SS&O's business in Australia. Led strategy project team that spanned four continents and included cross-functional members from many different Cargill businesses. Led and sponsored the Sales and Operations Planning process for SS&O. ◆ Orchestrated and negotiated new long-term agreement with external seed partner that dramatically improved the profitability of both businesses.

Led North American specialty crop production programs in close collaboration with multiple Cargill businesses across the supply chain. Ensured stable, cost-effective supply of oil for major end-use food customers. Directed certified planting seed production, managed seed product line and commercial hybrid lifecycles. Led cross-functional team across supply chain, sales and production. Built relationships with key executives across internal businesses, third-party business partners, and strategic canola growers. ◆ Achieved record earnings in the seed P&L during second year with the business by leading the development, implementation and execution of a new business strategy.

Led team of sales account managers across all business segments. Achieved 15% top-line P&L growth and 20% strategic account growth. Managed P&L for the Lubricants business sector. ◆ Grew Lubricants sector 300% in gross margin to $3.5M.

Developed new business in growing Oleochemicals market segment. Collaborated with R&D, sales and marketing to develop and market new agricultural-based products into the segment. Worked with cross-functional groups within major national and international customers to grow business. ◆ Grew business by $400k in gross margin during first year.

Managed over 60 industrial customer accounts across the paints, coatings, inks and oleochemicals industries, totaling $50M in sales revenue. ◆ Generated new business resulting in $10M of new sales revenue, 25% growth.

Bought, sold, and traded oilseeds products while working closely with co-ops, farmers, local end users, resellers, traders, and internal divisions in domestic and export markets. Analyzed market conditions, determined supply and demand factors, defined selling terms, arranged logistics and negotiated contracts which developed an effectively managed risk position. Traded in three regions in the U.S.: Southwest, Midwest, and Southeast.