CFO - PORTFOLIO SEARCH - RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - USA
June 15, 2023
The Appointed Executive
Chief Financial Officer
Joe Medlin is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in CFO, COO, and leadership roles across multiple industries, including HVAC, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and private equity-backed businesses. Previously serving as CFO at Flow Service Partners, he played a pivotal role in establishing the company's U.S. headquarters, executing acquisitions that generated $100 million in revenue, securing financing, and implementing critical financial and operational systems. His career highlights include leading M&A initiatives, optimizing financial strategies, improving operational efficiencies, and enhancing investor relations in high-growth and turnaround environments.
With an MBA from the University of Michigan and a BSBA in Finance from the University of Tennessee, Joe has held executive positions at National HVAC Service, ProEthic Pharmaceuticals, Altea Therapeutics, and AGCO Corporation, among others. He has successfully driven EBITDA growth, executed large-scale financing deals, restructured underperforming businesses, and implemented strategic plans that delivered significant profitability improvements. His expertise in financial planning, treasury management, ERP system deployment, and operational leadership makes him a highly valuable asset in private equity-backed and growth-focused companies.
20+
Add on acquisitions across his career
$0 to $100M
Growth of the revenue in a previous role
100M
Growth of revenue in the last role
THE REASON FOR THE SEARCH
The search was proactive, with no immediate challenges identified by the firm. They were looking to grow their team in line with increased investment capacity.
THE PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM
Trivest
THE PORTFOLIO COMPANY
Canopy Roofing offers various services, including re-roofing, roof repairs, and inspection services. They provide top-quality roofing products such as dimensional shingles, cement or clay tiles, and standing seam metal roofs. Using high-quality underlayment, they ensure efficient and effective roof systems with craftsmanship backed by product manufacturers.
THE SEARCH REQUIREMENTS
- Executive with CFO and COO experience across HVAC, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and private equity-backed businesses
- Proven track record in M&A execution, financial strategy, and operational optimization in high-growth and turnaround environments
- Strong expertise in securing financing, treasury management, ERP system deployment, and restructuring underperforming businesses
- Leadership in driving EBITDA growth, enhancing investor relations, and implementing strategic initiatives for long-term profitability
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