Andrew Gehrlein Email Address

Chief Financial Officer

Park Place is focused on delivering client centric data center hardware maintenance. When data center equipment passes its original manufacturer warranty date, you have a choice: A costly refresh| a maintenance contract with the original manufacturer (OEM)| or Park Place Technologies.

Dynamic, goal-oriented, performance-driven financial executive with an extensive and successful track record leading global finance functions of private and public technology and manufacturing companies at both strategic and tactical levels. Hands-on, energetic leader with a clear ability to solve complex financial and strategic issues and lead global teams. Demonstrated success optimizing Sales and EBITDA growth. Proven ability to work with private equity sponsors and boards of directors, and successful in managing M&A and liquidity events. Executive Career Highlights: - Valtris: Executed two EU acquisitions and managed synergy realization, resulting in 80% increase in EBITDA. - Valtris: Managed $465M refinancing, including public rating agencies process and investor roadshow. - ERICO: Guided company to a 12x EBITDA sale to a strategic buyer for $1.8B in September 2015. - ERICO: Managed $3B of credit facility financings and satisfied the accompanying covenant restrictions. - ERICO: Optimized financial team headcount as the company doubled in Sales and EBITDA margin %. - ERICO: Reduced Accounts Receivable Days Sales Outstanding from 55 to 48 days, creating $15M of liquidity. - ERICO & Chart: Reduced monthly financial statement close process to four working days. Contact Information: Email: andy.gehrlein@gmail.com Mobile: (216)-798-3477