Michael G. Peash

Sales Management & Business Development Expert
Manufacturing Supplies & Software

National Account Growth / Global Market Penetration / Merger & Acquisitions /
Customer Base Expansion

Sales Management Profile
 Gregarious, highly motivated and tenacious management and business development
professional offers 18 year/multi-million dollar generating sales career in the
manufacturing industry. Established numerous global business relationships
designed to integrate technology advancement into existing products through
merger and acquisition proceedings. Possesses remarkable ability to rejuvenate
fractured business/client relations and cultivate new long-standing
partnerships.

Professional Recommendation

"Michael is a professional at finding advanced opportunities in a difficult
market environment. He is exceptional at building a network and managing multi
disciplined technical marketing objectives. Additionally, he has broad knowledge
of products, manufacturing and business processes that all help to achieve a
successful sales cycle."

~ Stephanie Rodgers
President/Founder, Automotive Textile Solutions Inc

Career History

DATACOLOR, Detroit, MI
Global leader of cost-effective color management software, and equipment
Sales Manager - New Business Development 2006 - 2008

Brought on board to launch numerous business ventures with major automotive
manufactures in the U.S. and identified partnerships with global design software
manufacture to integrate technologies into Virtual Reality software platform for
3D design.

Managed OEM sales development operations and global sales force network of 20
top-notch professionals; spearheaded the Envision System division, which included
digital color development and quality control management. Handled direct and
independent global sales representatives and conducted quality control seminars
for Tier I & II suppliers throughout the globe.

Notable Accomplishments
 * Launched Hyundai, Chrysler, Ford and General Motors operations within the
United States
 * Negotiated with Asian partners at Honda and Toyota regarding joint sale of
software
 * Presented quality seminars for Tier I and Tier II suppliers
 * Exceeded 1st and 2nd year's quotas

P&P ENTERPRISES, Oakland Township, MI
Owned and operated manufacture representative service providing marketing and
new business development for automotive and numerous manufacturing accounts
Company President & Manufacturer Representative 1991 - 2000

Managed new business development and marketing activities within the automotive
and non-automotive marketplace and directed three sales representatives.
Implemented cold calling techniques, set-up vital trade show projects, actively
participated in networking efforts within manufacturing peer groups MMBA, SAE,
SEMA, and provided program management of all accounts.

Provided consulting services to aluminum die casting supplier, which resulted in
bringing the company into Borg Warner and General Motors as full-service
supplier.

P&P ENTERPRISES (Continued)
Collaborated with customer design teams to develop bumper systems, side impact
systems, packaging, acoustical, squeak/rattle, and plastic parts

Notable Accomplishments

 * Presented with the Preferred Supplier Award from Visteon for prototyping of
metal and plastics
 * Produced 50% of business for GM, which created $10 M in annual sales
 * Brought $25M by establishing two large manufacturing contracts
 * Created $5M in revenue for international import company in China
 * Sold $10M in polypropylene foam for the manufacture of bumper systems to the
automotive companies
 * Designed and developed totaling $3.5 M acoustical program regarding
thermoformed water deflectors; spearheaded the sale of the program to General
Motors
 * Successfully reengineer current products for the "Big Three"
 * Lead efforts regarding the utilization of automotive quoting processes
including vendor codes, quality ratings, and new product design
 * Effectively negotiated long-term supply contracts with purchasing
departments

ZONETRADER, Bloomfield Hills MI/Minneapolis, MN 2001
Full-service asset management company established in 1999; produces online
trading software
Strategic Account Executive

Facilitated company's growth in the automotive and non-automotive including
Fortune 1000 target accounts in Michigan and Canada.

Launched major accounts with Visteon, Daimler Chrysler, Lear Corp, JCI, Masco,
Magna, Arvin Meritor, Collins & Aikman, Whirlpool, and General Motors;
collaborated with in-house sales and marketing teams to create automotive
marketing plan for the sale of both capital and IT equipment.

COMDISCO, Farmington Hills, MI/Rosemont, IL 2000 - 2001
Fortune 500 company specializing in modern technological products
Regional Sales Manager

Managed innovative vertical ventures into automotive and non-automotive
manufacturing solutions, prospected automotive OEM's and Fortune 1000 companies
throughout the Midwest, spearheaded numerous major accounts including General
Motors, Ford, Visteon, Daimler Chrysler, Honda, Lear, and Steelcase, and worked
with in-house traders to open doors for disposition of capital and IT equipment.

Academic Credentials

Bachelor of Business, Administration/Marketing, Candidate Northwood University,
Midland, MI
 Business Management, Oakland Community College, Royal Oak, MI

Community Involvement

Organized and facilitated charitable fundraising efforts, served as Master of
Ceremonies for various events, and generated over $2M for cancer, youth
activities, and wildlife/nature preservation organizations.