As a member of the C-Suite at AB Specialty Silicones, Jerald secured tens of millions in capital, increased production capacity by 50%, and implemented ERP upgrades that reduced manual processes by up to 50%. At Strauss Brands, he led the company through a significant transformation, growing revenue by 60% into hundreds of millions and increasing EBITDA sixfold through strategic supply chain and cost optimization initiatives. Jerald’s experience includes integrating mergers and acquisitions, streamlining operations, and managing end-to-end financial processes, including audit, tax, payroll, and forecasting.

Jerald excels in leveraging technology to drive process automation and operational efficiency while fostering collaboration across global teams. With a hands-on approach to leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement, he has consistently created value for stakeholders and guided organizations through complex challenges.

Jerald holds dual BSc degrees in Accounting and Finance from Ball State University and is known for his ability to align people, processes, and strategy to achieve transformative results. Jerald likes to work out, camp, play basketball, and golf in his free time.