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Cayson Thomas
International, LLC
(Espaņol
/ English)
JON C. THOMAS
Managing Partner
PROFILE AND SKILL SUMMARY:
Comprehensive senior management experience in small service, manufacturing and distribution business operations, specializing in business expansion and new product development, with full P&L responsibility, in a variety of U.S.-based and international businesses with responsibility for market penetration and expansion internationally.
Comprehensive experience in senior-level planning, administration and operations.
Skilled in strategic planning, opportunity identification, market risk analysis, venture capitalization, contract negotiation and distributor network development; recruit, train and supervise high-performance teams to meet business and financial goals.
Proven ability to lead organizations through turnaround, critical startup, growth and exit strategies; effectively spearheaded acquisitions and joint ventures; private placements and business sale.
Skilled in market positioning, sales and account management, product rollout, process reengineering; contract negotiation, licensing agreements, client/supplier relations. Effectively lead organizations through critical structuring and product rollouts.
Well-versed in intercultural communications and negotiations; experienced working with international business partners in Asia, Europe and Latin America; fluent in Spanish.
HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE:
Cayson Thomas international, LLC 2001 - current
Access Cash International LLC 1996 - 2001
St. Paul, Minnesota. The largest non-bank deployer of ATMs (9000) in North America.
Chief Operating Officer (1999 - 2001)
Chief Marketing Officer (1998 - 1999)
Director, Sales and Marketing (1997 - 1998)
Distributor - MO/KS (1996 - 1997)
Joined company in its 2nd full year of operation as its distributor in the states of Missouri and Kansas. In early 1997 became National Director of Sales and Marketing in home office; organized and implemented a marketing plan to expand company's sales and distribution throughout U.S. Negotiated new vendor agreement with largest ATM manufacturer in the industry and developed a new product solely for the non-bank ATM market. Instrumental in the dramatic growth of company's ATM network including master agreements with major U.S retailers such as Kmart, Shell, Texaco, BP/Amoco, and Albertson's. As Chief Operating Officer reengineered operations to an activity based organizational structure. Created and automated new processes and systems that dramatically improved operational efficiencies and significantly lowered operational expenses. Started and managed the company's Canadian subsidiary which was the fastest growing and most profitable division of the company in 2000 and 2001. In 1998 Access Cash was the fastest growing privately owned company in Minnesota and the 15th fastest growing company listed on the INC 500. Played lead role in preparing and implementing all aspects of the strategic plan that lead growth of revenue to
$ 90,000,000 and the sale of the company to an industry partner for $64,000,000 in October 2001.
Distributor JANITROL (Distribuidora JANITROL) 1991 -1996
St. Louis, Missouri. Founder and CEO of International Distribution Company that exported U.S made HVAC equipment and other construction materials and building supplies for distribution and sale in various Latin American Countries.
Intermark Companies 1977 - 1991
St. Louis, Missouri. Founder, CEO and General Partner of various companies and partnerships.
Commercial Security Bancshares Owner of two banks in the State of
Security Bank / So. Missouri Bank Missouri with combined assets of $51 million.
Sold my interest 5/91
Intermark Hospitality Inc. Operator of several companies involved in
the development and management of hotels,restaurants and clubs in the hospitality industry. Sold interest 11/90.
Intermark Securities Member National Association of Securities Dealers.
Registered Investment Advisor. Sold interests in 1987.
Hammond Distributing Co./ Barrington Industries. Operator of several entities engaged in the
acquisition and management of companies involved in
the distribution and manufacturing of HVAC
Equipment and supplies. Sold interest in March, 1990.
Intermark Real Estate Companies/partnerships involved in various aspects of
Real estate business including development,
construction, syndication and management of
shopping centers, hotels/motels, offices and
apartments. Ranked 49th largest shopping center
developer in US in 1986. Sold interest 11/90.
A.C. Edwards and Sons 1973 - 1977
Largest non New York based securities and investment banking company in U.S.
VP- Manager, Financial Services Department. Financial, insurance, tax, estate and pension planning for clients in all of company's branches. NASD and NYSE licensed.
Safeco Securities/SAFECO INSURANCE CO. 1970 - 1973
One of largest diversified insurance and mutual fund companies in U.S.
Division Pension/Mutual Fund Manager. Responsible for sale of mutual funds and sale, set up and administration of qualified retirement plans for company clients throughout US.
EDUCATION:
University of Missouri 12/69 B.S
Southern Illinois University 6/75 M.B.A.
MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS:
Turnaround Management Association
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Certified Financial Planner
OTHER:
Included in Who's Who in Business and Finance 1987 - 1991.
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