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LENNY JOHNSON
2212 Northshore,
Hollywood, FL 33084
H: (405) 720-2921, C: (405) 720-3232, lennyj@sbcglobal.net
PRESIDENT ~ EXECUTIVE VICE
PRESIDENT ~ CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Strategic Planning... Change Management...
Operational Excellence... Sales Management
Accomplished senior-level executive with a 20 year track record
of successful strategic and tactical leadership within the
equipment and finance industry. Visionary and creative with a
positive attitude and steadfast commitment to excellence.
Expertise in managing organizational change to achieve maximum
results. Entrepreneurial leadership style with highly effective
planning, organizational, and communication skills as well as a
solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving. Demonstrated
ability to instill a common vision and develop a dynamic team
based on trust and mutual respect. Available for travel.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Profit & Loss Management
- Strategic Planning & Vision
- Teambuilding & Leadership
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- Business Process Optimization
- Corporate Culture Change
- Lease Accounting & Servicing
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- Sales & Operations Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Deal Structuring
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SELECTED CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
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Operational leadership roles including
multimillion-dollar P&L management and strategic planning
for corporation with managed assets of $300 million.
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Guided initiatives involving process
improvement, staff development and operational efficiency.
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Championed system design and
implementation project for North American market reducing
costs, improving efficiencies, and enhancing competitive
strength.
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Successfully managed several complex
post-acquisition transition and integration phases.
CAREER PATH
LEASE FINANCE GROUP, LLC-Chicago, IL, 1993 to 2006
Privately-held equipment leasing and finance company with $300
million in managed assets.
PRESIDENT (2005 to 2006) EXECUTIVE
VICE PRESIDENT (2003 to 2005) CHIEF
OPERATING OFFICER (1999 to 2003) DIRECTOR OF
OPERATIONS (1997 to 1999) VICE PRESIDENT /
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (1993 to 1997) Retained as
President to manage day-to-day business operations following the
most recent sale of LFG to Goldman Sachs and Cerberus Capital in
2005. Held full planning, operating, finance, accounting,
credit, sales, marketing, HR, technology, and P&L
responsibility. Controlled $15 million operating budget. Managed
8 direct reports and 115 indirect reports. Reported to Board of
Directors.
Management & Leadership Achievements
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Participated in high-level operational
initiatives-infrastructure design, process reengineering,
reorganization, business integration, and culture change
during LFG'S acquisition by Newcourt Financial Group in
1997, CIT Group in 1999, and Goldman Sachs and Cerberus
Capital in 2005.
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