"Proven leadership, experience and execution skills are keys to having the ability to quickly take on and stabilize chaotic and difficult situations fraught with uncertainty. Above all else, the Turnaround Manager must instill confidence and credibility to create an environment of energy and focus."

Thomas M. Kirkpatrick, CTP
Executive Vice President

Thomas Kirkpatrick has served as CEO, COO, CRO and CFO of companies in a wide variety of industries across the country for over 25 years. He managed the successful turnaround of a large manufacturing firm involving six operating divisions and entities facing imminent liquidation during an eight-month Chapter 11 reorganization period. After exiting Chapter 11, he served as Interim CEO and led the reorganized company into two years of strong growth and earnings. He has earned the designation of Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP) and is an active member of the Turnaround Management Association.

In addition to his expertise in managing several complex turnarounds and reorganizations, Mr. Kirkpatrick has extensive experience in financial and strategic advisory services, business development, operational improvements and results, sales growth, marketing branding and development, mergers and acquisitions, and the formation of strategic acquisitions between privately held companies and private equity firms.

Mr. Kirkpatrick previously was a Senior Manager in the private business advisory services, manufacturing consulting, mergers and acquisitions and financial audit practices of KPMG Peat Marwick for public and privately held companies, with revenues from $5 million to $500 million and CEO/Founder of an international manufacturing company.

Mr. Kirkpatrick is a Consulting Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Throughout his career, he has taught professional development courses and lectured at business schools on topics of venture formation and entrepreneurship, international business, leadership, organizational development, managerial accounting, and financial and corporate analysis.

He is a frequent speaker on topics relating to strategic planning, leadership, corporate turnarounds and restructurings, growth management, capital raising, building company value and preparing for a company sale, entrepreneurship and activity-based management.

Mr. Kirkpatrick received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Management from the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University and his Master of Accountancy from Bowling Green State University.

Thomas M. Kirkpatrick
(336) 275-9110
tkirkpatrick@abtv.com
Greensboro, NC Office
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