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ROBERT A. GRECO
8131 Prescott Dr. Unit 101 * Vienna, Va. 22180 / 800 S. Maple Street  Fairfield, IA 52556
563-503-2340 (Cell)  bgreco@RGCS.us
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Senior Management & Operating Executive
Results-driven Senior Executive with full P&L management responsibility and experience in both national and
international markets in manufacturing, retail and financial services. A strategic visionary with an innate talent for
assessing business conditions, implementing change and directing high-level business affairs. Successful at
growing revenues, improving operations, containing costs and increasing profitability. A persuasive team builder
with cross-functional leadership experience in operations, sales, marketing and financial management.
Business Process & Strategy
Development
Joint Ventures and Strategic
Partnership Formation
Cash Management & Treasury
Federal Acquisition
Regulations(FAR)
Key Qualifications
Acquisitions, Mergers &
Divestitures/ Litigation Support
Business Plan, Financial
Forecasting & Budget Analysis
System Design
Defense Contract Review and
Filings (DCAA)
Manufacturing and Service
Operations Change Management
Organizational Restructuring &
Development
E-Commerce Business Strategies
Audit Support /SOX
Examinations / Financial Controls
Bachelor of Science  Accounting  West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV  Graduated Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
COGENT SOLUTIONS, LLC, Fairfield, IA
06/05 to Present
President and CEO
Founded and manage this professional service company with a focus on developing strategic plans and providing
financial and operational consulting initiatives for select clients. Authored the initial business, financial and
marketing/sales plans to facilitate company start-up, accelerate market growth and strengthen financial returns.
 For BearingPoint, Tysons Corner, Va., BearingPoint (“BE”) is a $3 billion publicly traded management and
consulting company which was spun off by KPMG in 2003. BE provides consulting applications services,
technology solutions and managed services to government organizations, Global 2000 companies and
medium-sized businesses in the United States and internationally. In North America, BE provides consulting
services through its industry groups. The Company's operating segments include North American industry
groups and international operations. The North American industry groups consist of three industry groups,
Public Services, Commercial Services and Financial Services. I have been providing consulting services to
BE for the past 18 month at its corporate headquarters. My activities include: interfacing with managing
directors and key employees in performing revenue recognition analysis of high value contracts; the review
for accuracy of contract estimates to complete; and the evaluation of accounting practices in connection with
10K filing. I assist engagement teams in preparing financial audit support utilizing SOP 81-1, SOP 97-2,
SAB 99, SAB 104, EITF 00-21, FAR and interface with independent outside auditors. I direct other
consultants and BE employees in the completion of Incurred Cost Submissions (government reports) and the
preparation of materials for DCAA audits. I have improved revenue recognition of over $150+ million
contracts and the preparation of time sensitive and critical financial support.
 For 607 Investments, Inc, Austin TX., 607 Investments is a boutique real estate investment company. I have
structured $75+ million real estate development project models that identified key elements impacting
capitalization rates and ROI, resulting in million-dollar (30%) ROI. Current activities include the preparation
on transaction letters of intent on several projects in the Washington DC and Austin, Texas markets and the
negotiation of purchase terms and conditions. Consulting activities also include the arrangement of
commercial credit and the preparation of Reg. D documents and the placement of private equity.
ROBERT A. GRECO*
-469-5401 (Res.) * 563-503-2340 (Cell) *bgreco@RGCS.us
ROBERT A. GRECO
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BOVARD STUDIO, INC., Fairfield, IA
11/01 to 6/05
President and Chief Operating Officer
Purchased this existing stained glass window design, fabrication and restoration business and held up to $4.2
million in P&L responsibility for one of the nation’s largest stained glass businesses. Held complete operational
and financial decision-making responsibility for 54 direct and indirect reports within production, field operations,
pre-production planning, finance/accounting and human resources. Managed the Mexico division, including its
subsequent integration into U.S. operations.
 Transitioned a regional mom-and-pop operation into the nation’s 5th largest stained glass business. Increased
sales proposals by 25% and added $1.2 million (from $3 million to $4.2 million) in new annual revenue.
 Recruited and developed a cohesive senior operating team and introduced more competitive pricing,
contributing to a $600,000 increase in the value of the company.
 Introduced new material acquisition methods and procedures and improved direct labor utilization, resulting
in an $800,000 (47%) improvement in gross profit.
 Instituted plant safety procedures, reducing workers’ compensation premiums by 43% ($50,000). Formalized
human resource hiring practices and stabilized a high turnover problem among key management personnel in
field operations, allowing field sales to grow by nearly $500,000 (25%) annually.
 Converted essential production and field construction data into a concise electronic specification for
distribution to key architects, leading to a $525,000 annual increase in large contract sales.
Enhanced customer communications and shortened the response time to client inquiries, improving the customer
satisfaction level from 6.5 to 8.6 (on a scale of 10).
ROBERT A. GRECO*
-469-5401 (Res.) * 563-503-2340 (Cell) *bgreco@RGCS.us
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PACKAGENET, INC. (Formerly Express Shipping Centers, Inc.) Fairfield, IA
03/97 to 10/01
Board Member, Executive Vice President
Held full accountability for all operational functions of this $15 million consumer service company, with a focus on
the strategic development of business and technology. Managed 4 direct and 60 multi-tiered indirect reports within
client relations, customer service, IT, finance/accounting and warehousing. Sourced and directed all equity and
capital raising activities. Managed all Board of Directors and shareholder communications.
 Authored the strategic and operational business plan and participated in numerous presentations, raising $9
million in venture capital for the startup operation.
 Coordinated the sales development initiative and participated in all contract negotiations with more than 25
top Fortune 500 companies, generating $15 million in annual revenues.
 Negotiated $4 million in new loans and subsequently restructured $2.5 million in troubled debt, enabling the
company to obtain required working capital and avoid bankruptcy.
 Introduced the concept of shipping packages utilizing the Internet and the company’s distribution network,
which subsequently led to a joint venture agreement with a shipping/logistics industry software developer.
 Identified an international corporation interested in buying the troubled company, opened negotiations, and
coordinated the due diligence effort for the $25 million transaction.
ROBERT A. GRECO
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EXPRESS SHIPPING CENTERS, INC., Fairfield, IA
03/93 to 03/97
Chief Financial Officer
Senior Financial Executive with responsibility for strategic/operational planning and leadership of the financial,
accounting and administrative functions. Established all core financial processes, as well as baseline data and
metrics relating to performance and profit growth. Directed the forecasting, budgeting and cash management
initiatives.
 Prepared a business plan and solicited major venture capitalists for equity and mezzanine investments in the
start-up company, raising $5 million in private equity transactions.
 Established an audit team comprised of accounting and operational personnel that identified and recovered
more than $1 million in prior vendor billing errors.
CHICAGO HOLDINGS, INC., Pittsburgh, PA
04/90 to 03/93
Vice President Acquisitions
Responsible for the identification of viable business ventures and activities for this private equity company.
Developed comprehensive business plans, ensured adequate capital funding, and recruited top management talent to
grow the company.
 Instrumental in creating the conceptual frame work for a consumer finance operation. Arranged the $5
million in capitalization which subsequently led to a $50 million IPO.
 Managed a consumer finance operation for a private equity group and assisted the holding company in a
management buy-back that resulted in a 25% return on investment.
ROBERT A. GRECO*
-469-5401 (Res.) * 563-503-2340 (Cell) *bgreco@RGCS.us
THE FINANCE COMPANY, Manassas, VA
04/89 to 04/90
Chief Financial Officer
Held oversight for all treasury and financial operations for this $100 million automobile finance sub-prime lender.
 Key player in the establishment of a $75 million credit facility, enabling the company to develop a $100
million automobile paper portfolio that generated a 25% return.
MARINE MIDLAND CAPITAL MARKETS CORPORATION, New York, NY
04/85 to 04/89
Director, Chief Financial and Operations Officer
Led all financial and operationalinitiativesforthe$110 million municipal securities and discount brokerage divisions.
 Outsourced all brokerage and municipal securities operations, saving more than $2 million annually.
Early Positions Included: Controller at Emanuel and Company and Audit Manager & CPA for Touche Ross.
ROBERT A. GRECO*
-469-5401 (Res.) * 563-503-2340 (Cell) *bgreco@RGCS.us
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