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about us
The experienced, results-oriented professionals at HYDRA adhere to a philosophy built on integrity and providing measurable value to our clients. As experts in business revitalization and corporate turnarounds, HYDRA professionals each have more than 20 years of business experience in senior management and consulting capacities, as well as Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP) certification from the Turnaround Management Association.
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Vision/ Purpose/ Mission
Vision: To be the consulting firm of choice for businesses in transition.
Purpose: To rejuvenate mature businesses, to resuscitate ailing businesses, and to fortify businesses under attack with the most skilled and experienced human resources.
Mission: To hire, develop, and retain the most educated, most experienced, and most dedicated problem solvers, system thinkers, and business professionals in order to consistently deliver the superior results our clients desire and deserve.
Guiding Principles/ Core Values
Integrity
Above all else, we will never compromise our integrity. Integrity builds trust. Trust builds strong relationships. Relationships build an everlasting company. Integrity is the backbone of our great company and the very foundation of our enduring brand.
Understanding
Understanding comes from listening. When we understand our client’s challenges, we can meet or exceed our client’s expectations with innovative and executable solutions that deliver long-lasting value.
Innovation
Approach each challenge with a creative mind. Use history to guide our thoughts and to understand our client’s problems. Make history with our solutions.
Perseverance
Never give up. Never give in. Break through to the solution and drive to a successful outcome.
Simplicity
Effective and creative solutions to complex problems are based in simplicity. We will develop simple, refined solutions that can be communicated and executed flawlessly.
Adhering to our Guiding Principles and Core Values will enable us to provide significant value to our clients.
HYDRA Professionals – Background and Contact Information
Education and Certifications
- M.B.A., Harvard University Graduate School of Business
- B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering, GMI Engineering and Management Institute
- Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP)
Previous Professional Experience
- Resilience Capital: Managing Director, Board Member for three portfolio companies
(Novi MI, Cleveland OH)
- BBK: Managing Director, Automotive Practice (Southfield MI)
- General Motors Corporation: Corporate Treasury, advanced engineering, vehicle development, and manufacturing and product engineering management positions (New York NY, Warren MI)
EDUCATION
- M.B.A., Harvard University Graduate School of Business
- B.A. (honors) in History and Economics, Queen’s University
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- TD Bank: Vice President, Commercial Banking Toronto Region
- TD Bank: Vice President, Restructuring, Credit, and Asset-Based Lending
- BBK: Director, Financial Restructuring – Automotive
- BASF: Business Director, North American Pigments
Education and Certifications
- M.S., Corporate Finance, Walsh College
- B.S., Accounting, Wayne State University
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Michigan
- Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP)
- Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA)
Previous Professional Experience
- BBK: Senior Director, Automotive Practice, Expert Witness (Southfield MI)
- Piston Automotive LLC: Chief Operating Officer (Detroit Michigan)
- Pine River Plastics Inc.: CFO, Director of Finance and Administration
(St. Clair MI)
- Plante & Moran, L.L.P.: Audit Partner (Southfield MI)
Education and Certifications
- M.B.A., University of South Dakota
- B.S., Accounting, University of South Dakota
- Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP)
Previous Professional Experience
- Republic Financial Corporation: Director, Special Assets (Denver CO)
- BBK: Manager, Automotive Practice (Southfield MI)
- Laguna Gold Company: Director, Vice President Finance (Denver CO)
- DRX Inc., Energy Management Company, and National Oil Company: Positions including Controller, Treasurer, Manager Corporate Accounting and Reporting (Denver CO)
Education and Certifications
- M.B.A., Michigan State University
- B.A., Economics and Business Administration, Albion College
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Michigan
- Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP)
- Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA)
Previous Professional Experience
- BBK: Director, Automotive Practice (Southfield MI)
- Modern Engineering Service Company: Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Corporate Controller (Madison Heights MI)
- Deloitte Haskins & Sells: CPA, Senior Accountant
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- M.B.A., Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University
- B.S., Business, Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA)
PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- AlixPartners LLP, a global business advisory firm: Director, Financial Advisory Services (Denver, CO)
- Republic Financial Corporation, a privately owned investment firm: Director, Special Assets (Aurora, CO)
- Water Tower Capital, an alternative investment fund start-up: Vice President, (Denver, CO)
- Madison Capital, an alternative investment management firm: Vice President, Portfolio Management (Greenwood Village, CO)
- PPM America, a division of NA subsidiary of Prudential plc in London: Vice President, (Chicago, IL)
- Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank: Senior Financial Analyst (Chicago, IL)
Education and Certifications
- M.L.S., Finance and Marketing, Eastern Michigan University
- B.A., Business Administration, Michigan State University
- Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP)
- Certified Personal Financial Planning, Oakland University
Previous Professional Experience
- BBK: Manager, Automotive Practice (Southfield MI)
- Little Caesar Enterprises: Corporate Controller (Detroit MI)
- Detroit Symphony Orchestra: Director, Accounting and Finance (Detroit MI)
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
- B.S., Business Administration, Wayne State University
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
- Accredited Business Accountant (ABA)
Affiliates
- Experienced Senior Management
- Attorneys (including Bankruptcy Counsel)
- Asset-Based Lenders
- Investment Banks
- Private Equity
- Asset Appraisers
- Liquidation Specialists
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