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As Acting CFO of CornerStone Propane, LP, Len York led the financial organization through a successful in-court restructuring, the rectification of serious internal control flaws, and the creation of a fresh-start balance sheet required of reorganized companies upon emergence from bankruptcy.
As General Manager of Coast Energy Group, a division of CornerStone Propane, Len created the framework and negotiated a supply agreement unlike any ever completed in this industry. The framework of this agreement is being used by Titan Propane LP today."
Former Client: Bill Corbin, CEO, Titan Propane LP
“Len York should have been an educator; he had the entire staff’s support after he explained the urgency required for the turnaround process. It took someone like Len, with his inherent ability to handle delicate situations with total forthrightness, to handle our staff. You see, we are a family owned company and our staff is 50% tight-knit family. We were disappointed that he chose to continue in the turnaround business when we offered him a permanent position as our CEO.”
Former Client: Owner of $150 million revenue manufacturer servicing retail grocery market
“As part of the Menominee Nation, we own sustainable development forests that have been part of our history forever. I worked with Sandra Jahns on and off for a couple of years as she assisted us with various aspects of our business. Our planning horizon is one hundred years – this is a difficult concept for many to understand. Sandra was able to work well within a production environment that is driven by the forest, not by the demand for the products.
Her ability to understand the technical aspects of sustainable development, work with diverse groups with adverse interests, were her strengths. This environment is challenging, in a way it is like working for a gigantic family business with many families involved in the business.
Sandra was able to accomplish and get things done that had been tried but failed many times in the past. I think her willingness to work with individuals, listen, and educate were part of her success. She helped us to implement new products, gain funding for endeavors, and expose us to new markets, and sources of funding.”
Former Client: Mellisa Cook, Project Manager, Menonminee Tribal Enterprises, Inc.
"As CFO of Precision Specialty Metals Inc, our portfolio company, Len York managed a successful in-court restructuring effort. He promptly organized a team of professionals, then quickly lead them through the reorganization. During this process the team reduced debt and working capital requirements while maintaining the customer and supplier base and had no employee turnover. The company continues today as a successful entity."
Former Client: J. Thomas Clark, Founding Partner, Dubin Clark
 “Sandra Jahns displayed more integrity than any consultant I ever worked with; she exceeded our goals with results that surpassed our expectations. She was instrumental in assisting us make fundamental changes the organization needed to make. With her help we reached a new patient segment. Sandra provides value, has common sense, is decisive; I would highly recommend her for challenging complex business problems.”
Former Client: Dr. Kenneth Kurt, owner of Innovative Medical, specializing in sports medicine and wellness programs
“Len’s working capital management created unexpected cash flow in a difficult turnaround situation.”
Client: Private Equity Fund Manager
“Len York is an operations oriented business man who obtained excellent results in a very difficult situation.”
Client: Private Equity Fund Manager
“We were 60 days away from filing for bankruptcy. John Revere was literally a Godsend. John’s operations and financial expertise took us from near death as a business, to stability, to re-establishing credibility with our suppliers, banks, etc. and ultimately to prosperity. I, and my family, give him the highest recommendation for turnaround savvy.”
Owner/CEO of a family owned industrial equipment manufacturing business
“Len got us to a business disposition which we did not expect to accomplish. His deal creation skills are excellent.”
Client: Private Equity Fund Manager
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