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THE PORTFOLIO COMPANY

Excel Interior Door is a leader in high-volume interior door manufacturing, producing one million doors annually. With over a decade of experience and a strong track record, the business generates $50M in revenue with a robust 20% EBITDA. It serves key clients such as Dyke Industries, BMC, and Mulherin Lumber. Focused on scaling operations, Excel Interior Door is undertaking significant expansion, including launching a second manufacturing facility in Texas. The company is positioned for rapid growth, leveraging strong market demand and plans for geographic expansion into new markets while maintaining exceptional product quality and customer satisfaction.

THE PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM

Drum Capital is a Private Equity firm focused on the North American lower middle market, targeting deep value opportunities. Founded in 2004, the firm leverages primary fund investments, co-investments, and direct investments to drive growth. Specializing in complex investment situations, including turnarounds, value buyouts, restructurings, and distressed opportunities, Drum brings over a century of combined expertise to support companies with growth potential. They take an active management approach to maximize both operational and financial performance, executing a disciplined, value-oriented strategy designed to create substantial, enduring value.

Drum Capital targets companies with an EBITDA between $5M and $20M and an enterprise value of $25M to $100M across North America. Their investment strategy is aligned with companies that share their core values, and they invest in primary funds, co-investments, and direct investments ranging from $250M to $1B in fund size, with target companies having $20M to $100M EBITDA and an enterprise value of $50M to $750M.

THE CULTURE

The company embodies a lean, low-hierarchy culture emphasizing respect and collaboration. Located in a small town in Alabama, it operates in a calm, low-stress environment with a tight-knit team. However, there is a need for strategic leadership to elevate the business from a mom-and-pop operation to a professional organization.

VISION

What does success look like in this role?

• Improve and strengthen the supply chain.
• Achieve 100% organic growth and drive the business to $80M in revenue.
• Successfully launch a second manufacturing facility in Texas, increasing production capacity by 15%.
• Exit with $12.5M to $13M EBITDA within 24 years.
• Implement a replicable sales and operational strategy for future scalability.
• Secure new customers in Texas, fueling growth for the new facility.
• Transition the company culture to align with professional standards and enhance accountability.

KEY SELLING POINTS OF THE ROLE

• Leadership opportunity in a high-growth, PE-backed business.
• Implement a strategic vision to drive significant EBITDA growth.
• Exposure to private equity sponsors and potential equity participation.
• The opportunity to develop professional and scalable processes.

KEY CHALLENGES FOR THE ROLE

• Successfully managing the greenfield expansion while maintaining cost alignment.
• Driving cultural transformation and accountability across teams.

THE ROLE

The day-to-day responsibilities for this position will include:

• Leading the greenfield expansion into Texas, including building a new facility.
• Driving strategic initiatives to secure organic growth and geographic expansion.
• Developing relationships with key vendors and stakeholders.
• Overseeing all functions: sales, HR, finance, operations, and manufacturing.
• Collaborating closely with the private equity firm to align on goals and performance metrics.

YOUR BACKGROUND

The successful individual will be able to demonstrate experience in the following:

• Proven CEO, COO, or senior leadership experience with P&L responsibility.
• Experience scaling high-volume building product manufacturing businesses.
• Operational expertise in greenfield projects and facility launches.
• Background in private equity-backed companies, with a strong focus on organic growth.
• Strategic thinking to implement new processes and drive geographic expansion.

YOUR CHARACTERISTICS

The successful individual will display the following characteristics:

• Hands-on leadership style with a strong sense of accountability.
• Proactive communicator who engages with the PE firm and team regularly.
• High commercial acumen, with a drive to achieve results quickly.
• Strategic thinker capable of managing complexity in high-growth environments.

LOCATION

North Carolina, US

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Basic Salary: 275,000 - $300,000

Bonus Package: Based on business performance on EBITDA or Revenue, good bonus potential, 30% to 50% of basic salary

Equity: Yes

401k: Yes

Healthcare: Yes

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