Richard Oliva

About Richard Oliva

CEO / President with over 25 years of experience in key Executive roles growing profitable manufacturing, service, and distribution businesses in the building products, chemicals, and service industries. Successful Company Officer working directly with Private Equity firms, owners/founders, and public boards of directors. P&L responsibility for companies and business units with annual revenues from $5 million to $500 million. Managed three businesses through high-return exits. Success characterized by the ability to connect with people, build relationships, analyze complex challenges and opportunities, develop and implement effective strategies, build high-performing teams, accelerate growth, improve quality and service, reduce costs, and increase earnings. Strengths include:Manufacturing – Distribution – Sales – Mergers & Acquisitions – Strategic Planning – Turnarounds – Financial Management – Team Building – Process Improvement – Private Equity – Operations Management – Procurement & Supply Chain – Project Management – International Business – Quality Systems – Change Management – Contracts – Negotiating – Turnarounds – Due Diligence – Integration

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Gpi

   Nov 2023 — Present · Omaha, NE, US

   In business since 2005, GPI designs, manufactures, and distributes industry-leading rain gutter protection systems and accessories throughout the United States. GPI has partnered with Great Range Capital, a Kansas City-based private equity firm, to assist in accelerating its growth and augmenting its position as a leader. As CEO, I have overall responsibility for the growth and profitability of GPI and lead its executive team.

Education

• Kent State University

  Bachelor of Science (BSc), Geology

• The Ohio State University

  Spanish / Judo

• Kent State University

  Graduate Program for Master of Science (M.S.) - Completed all coursework; no thesis, Geology / Hydrogeology / Engineering Geology

Skills

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Strategy Development
• P&L Management
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Strategy
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• P&L
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Marketing Strategy
• Science
• Business Transformation
• Sales Operations
• Customer Retention
• Contract Negotiations
• Customer Service
• Staff Development
• Training
• New Business Development
• Procurement
• Income Statement
• Financial Analysis
• Organizational Change
• Process Improvement
• Executive Management
• Operations Management
• Forecasting
• Contract Management
• Marketing
• Board Reporting
• Budgeting
• Sales
• Strategic Partnerships
• Account Management
• Due Diligence
• Change Management
• Business Development
• Acquisition Integration
• Operational Excellence
• Leadership