Phil Slingerland is a Senior finance and operations executive with extensive experience in construction, telecom, media,...
PHIL SLINGERLAND 817-917-1267 (Cell) 817-225-2304 (Home)
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Mansfield, TX. 76063
CFO / COO / Start-ups and Growth / Mergers and Acquisitions P&L / Operations / Startups / Leadership Team Recruitment / Process & Infrastructure Development / Strategic & Financial Planning/ Mergers & Acquisitions / Audit / Investor and Corporate Relations
SUMMARY Senior finance and operations executive with extensive experience in construction, telecom, media, energy and hospitality industries. Demonstrated ability to rapidly adapt to multiple industries and help small to mid-market companies profitably grow through expertise in finance, operations, acquisitions and integration, infrastructure development and strategic planning.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE THE WARRIOR GROUP, DeSoto, Texas 2006 - 2012 Construction general contractor that builds commercial structures for government, education, health care and aviation organizations with 2006 revenues of $16 million, growing to $125 million. Chief Operating Officer Reported to the CEO/owner and was responsible for all aspects of operations, including marketing and sales, contracts, estimating, project management, safety and quality control. Reorganized operations, recruited all senior key personnel, including the CFO and CDO, as well as the senior leaders in estimating, operations and business development. Helped lead the business to grow revenue of $124 million by 2008 despite severe economic pressure. Led successful financing of secured debt and mezzanine capital that enabled the company to avoid bankruptcy and to seed accelerated growth, tripling the company’s revenue and achieving multi-million dollar EBITDA. Organized and managed field resources that by the end of 2011 profitably constructed 4 million square feet of military dormitories in four years. THE SLINGERLAND GROUP, Arlington, Texas 2004-2006 Owner Started an educational services company that provided supplemental support to students from pre-school to adult ages. Acquired franchise rights and implemented all phases of start-up including planning, financing, training, recruitment and marketing and operations. Achieved profitability and positive cash flow within one year. TXU CORPORATION, Dallas, Texas 1986-2004 TXU COMMUNICATIONS, Irving, Texas (1997-2004) Wholly owned local phone, internet and DSL services subsidiary of TXU Corporation with revenues of $190 million. Chief Financial Officer Reported to the CEO and responsible for all aspects of the finance and accounting functions, including business and financial planning, controllership, treasury, debt compliance, audit, investor relations and corporate relations. Managed, in conjunction with the Management Committee, the $527 million sale of the company through auction, including preparation of the Offering Memorandum, management presentations, sell-side due diligence and negotiations. Directly responsible for creating $80 million in market value. Finance member of executive team which made presentations before Tier I private equity firms such as Blackstone, Carlyle, Providence and Warburg Pincus. Managed, in conjunction with TXU Corporate Treasury, the sale of $960 million of equity and debt securities. Relocated accounting operations and recruited and trained new staff in 4 months. Vice President – Corporate Development & Corporate Planning Reported to CEO and responsible for mergers and acquisitions, investment banker relationships and corporate finance relationships.
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Helped lead development of the company from 3 employees and no assets to total assets of $700 million through two acquisitions. Led the $350 million sale of TXU’s interest in PrimeCo PCS to Verizon. Director of Supply Chain, Real Estate and Facilities Management Reported to the CFO and responsible for creating a professional organization covering supply chain, real estate, facilities, and fleet management. Achieved $2 million in materials cost savings the first year. Reduced company vehicle fleet from 350 to 200. Reduced staff and inventory by 50%. Optimized the real estate portfolio and saved approximately $1 million in annual lease expense. TXU CORPORATION HEADQUARTERS, Dallas, Texas (1986-1997) $5 billion international electric and gas utility. Corporate Planning & Corporate Development Managed strategic planning and corporate development projects within the company’s startup planning and development organization, including the development of corporate and business unit goals and performance measures. Led the project that evaluated the relevance of communications to the energy industry and resulted in the company’s $220 million investment in PrimeCo’s Texas operations in 1995. Developed the business plan and started operations for a mobile radio business unit. Internal Audit Led complex operational and contract compliance audits Managed a staff of six. Wrote the “white paper” that became the company’s model for the re-organization of the procurement organization. KINDRED AND COMPANY, Grand Prairie, Texas Resort management company for commercial and residential developers.
1984-1986
Club Manager – Riverside Club (1986) Regional Controller (1984-1986) Reported to Vice President of Operations and led all aspects of club operation, including golf operations, marketing and sales, course maintenance, finance, administration and corporate relations. Maintained club performance as it transitioned ownership and management Started and managed financial operations at Riverside Club and Towne Club, including hiring, information systems installation, process development, budgeting and ongoing operations. Consulted with other company clubs in the development of processes and troubleshooting problem areas. CAPITAL CITES COMMUNICATIONS, Arlington, Texas 1981-1984 Controller – Arlington Citizen-Journal Led all aspects of a turnaround financial operation of the newspaper, including business planning and budgeting, accounting and credit and collections. PUBLIC ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE, Houston and Dallas, Texas 1977-1981 Senior Auditor Directed complex audit engagements in the construction, retail, banking, manufacturing and not-for-profit industries and excelled in billable time, in excess of 96% of total time reported.
EDUCATION BBA with honors, Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas
CERTIFICATION & AFFILIATIONS Certified Public Accountant, Texas American Institute of Certified Public Accountant and Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
