Craig Weber

About Craig Weber

Craig H. Weber, JD/MBA, is an experienced business leader and Board member for high growth entrepreneurial and middle market companies. Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, president/chief operating officer, corporate growth/business development officer, chief administrative officer, chief legal/compliance officer, and general counsel. Public company board Audit Committee Financial Expert. Twenty years public and private company Board experience, including Chairman and member Audit, Compensation and Governance/Nominating Committees, and Independent Committee Chairman with responsibility for engagement of investment bankers and oversight of recapitalization, refinancing and sale transactions, and sourcing funding for acquisitions and rapid growth. Corporate attorney with extensive experience in public and private capital financing, IPO\'s, M&A, banking, strategic partnerships and joint ventures, including 12 years in private practice at two nationally recognized law firms McGuireWoods (Partner) and Sullivan & Cromwell (Associate). Industry experience: Healthcare & Medical Products (Medicare Part B, Medicaid and commercial insurance), Distribution, Healthcare IT, Technology, IT Consulting, Manufacturing, Commercial Banking, Investment Banking and Real Estate.Strengths: Business strategy, analysis, growth, mergers & acquisitions, problem solving, team building, driving execution and growth, initial public offerings (IPO\'s) and growth capital funding. Experience:Leadership, Finance, Operations, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate/Business Development, Capital Raising, Supply Chain, Vendor Contracts, Contract Manufacturing, Distribution, Commercial Finance, Strategic Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Technology, Product Development, IPO’s, Corporate Governance, International Business, Corporate Administration, Regulatory Compliance, Healthcare Compliance, Information Technology, Values Based Leadership.

Experience

1. Board of Directors, Compensation Committee Chairman, Audit Committee Financial Expert

   Optical Cable Corporation

   Feb 2002 — Present · Roanoke, VA, US

   Optical Cable Corporation (Nasdaq Global Markets: OCC) is a leading manufacturer of a broad range of fiber optic cable and data communication connectivity solutions. The company offers an integrated suite of high-quality, warranted cabling and connectivity products, primarily for the enterprise market. OCC’s product offerings are designed to meet the most demanding requirements of end-users and are sold worldwide for uses ranging from commercial, enterprise network and campus installations to customized products for specialty uses and harsh environments such as industrial, mining, military, security and broadcast applications.OCC\'s headquarters is in Roanoke, VA and it has manufacturing and product development facilities in Virginia, North Carolina and Texas. A substantial share of OCC’s revenue is derived from international markets.

Education

• Cornell University

  Bachelor of Science, Industrial & Labor Relations

  1977 — 1981

• University of Virginia School of Law

  Juris Doctor, Juris Doctor

  1981 — 1984

• William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business

  Masters of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration

  1995 — 1997

Skills

• Mergers
• Start-Ups
• Due Diligence
• Advisory Boards
• Strategic Planning
• Healthcare Information Technology
• Growth Strategies
• Business Strategy
• Leadership
• Profitable Growth
• Business Development
• Ipo
• Legal
• Hipaa
• Team Building
• Management
• Management Consulting
• Strategy
• Growth Capital
• Board of Directors
• Healthcare Industry
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Fundraising
• Corporate Finance
• Medical Compliance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Finance
• Strategic Partnerships
• Board Governance
• Enterprise Software
• Technology
• Venture Capital
• Private Equity
• Healthcare Reimbursement
• Start-Up Ventures
• Corporate Governance
• Growth Management