Alan Handley

Alan Handley

Park Ridge, Illinois, United States
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Alan Handley is a transformational essential services industry leader and Chief Executive…

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  • Visterra Landscape Group Graphic

    Visterra Landscape Group

    United States

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    Midwest

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Evanston, Illinois

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Greater Chicago Area

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    Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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Education

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Volunteer

    Lupus Society of Illinois

    - Present 8 years 8 months

    Health

  • Junior Achievement of Chicago Graphic

    Business Advisor

    Junior Achievement of Chicago

    - 5 years 1 month

    Children

  • Member of the Board

    Keep Chicago Beautiful

    - Present 8 years 5 months

    Environment

  • Northern Illinois University Graphic

    Chairman of the Board of Directors for College of Business

    Northern Illinois University

    - Present 4 years 8 months

    Education

Publications

Projects

  • Havens Steel

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    Challenged with serving as Chief Financial Officer focused on the turnaround of this national leader in steel fabrication comprised of 600 personnel and generating more than $150M sales revenues annually. Provided coordination of 40+ staff members in the areas of accounting, finance, financial planning, reporting, HR, and information technology.

    Generated 6% reduction in fixed overhead and eliminated 230 FTEs through skillful restructuring of multi-site back office…

    Challenged with serving as Chief Financial Officer focused on the turnaround of this national leader in steel fabrication comprised of 600 personnel and generating more than $150M sales revenues annually. Provided coordination of 40+ staff members in the areas of accounting, finance, financial planning, reporting, HR, and information technology.

    Generated 6% reduction in fixed overhead and eliminated 230 FTEs through skillful restructuring of multi-site back office operations.

    Raised $80M of debt financing to facilitate ongoing operations.

    Successfully mitigated $200M worth of claims.

    Contributed to a successful joint venture in the People's Republic of China (USSL), implementing back office improvements and mandated bilateral sales efforts between Chinese and US sales forces. Result: Cut operating expenses by 10% and boosted sales by over $10M.

Honors & Awards

  • Distinguished Alumni of the Year

    Northern Illinois University

  • Executive of the Year - Diversified Services

    American Business Awards

  • Norman Award for Outstanding Business Development

    Mesirow Financial

  • Mesirow Financial Excellence Award

    Mesirow Financial

  • Top 50 Senior Managers

    KPMG LLP

Organizations

  • National Waste & Recycling Association

    Member

    - Present

  • Detachable Container Association

    Member

    - Present

  • Park Ridge Country Club

    Member

    - Present

  • American Bankruptcy Institute

    Member

    - Present

  • American Institute of Restructuring and Insolvency Advisors

    Member

    - Present

  • Turnaround Management Association

    Member

    - Present

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

    Member

    - Present

  • Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants

    Member

    - Present

  • American Legion

    Member

    - Present

  • Turnaround Management Association

    TMA Cornerstone Committee

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