Rod Matthews: Resume LinkedIn Profile: http://www.linkedin.com/in/rodmatthews99 tel: 919-805-4801 (mobile) 919-845-1905 (home) email: rod.matthews99@gmail.

com Profile Energetic financial executive with extensive hands-on experience in management, business leadership and improving financial operations. CPA with an established record of success in significantly growing enterprise value. Strong in budgets, financial and strategic planning, P&L management, auditing and compliance, financial statement preparation, Lean Management and business process reengineering. Advanced knowledge of personal computers and associated software applications including: Excel, PowerPoint, Word and DMSi Agility ERP systems. Strong leadership, problem solving, planning, team-building and project management skills.

Experience

President October 2011 to present Matthews Renewables LLC www.matthewsrenewables.com Sales Agent for Academy Solar LLC www.academysolar.com Focus on small commercial and residential photovoltaic systems NC State College of Engineering Program: Renewable Energy Generation with Photovoltaics + Hands-on Installation Developed focused-channel analytics to identify key decision makers Expertise in remote site surveys, using Google Maps; Bing Maps; Google Earth; GIS maps; Pictometry; Sketch-Up; Utility rate schedule analysis. Help prospects decide if solar is feasible and within budget Coupled remote site surveys with Matthews Renewables model developed from NREL SAM analysis for fast analytics: ROI; Payback; LCOE; Cash Flows

Managing Partner/CFO January 2001 -October 2011 Southern Vinyl Manufacturing LLC www.svmllc.com Kinston, North Carolina Organizational leader challenged to set strategy, build the team and rebuild purchased insolvent building materials manufacturing company selling to professionals, turning it into a successful, profitable firm. Responsible for integrity of financial statements and oversight of all accountingrelated transactions. Ran company on cloud computing since 2006 through DMSis Agility Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. After implementing DMSi Agility, achieved one-day closings.

Rod Matthews: Resume Experience Implemented award winning best practice lean manufacturing processes, with just-in-time manufacturing. The result was speedy, made-to-order manufacturing and distribution, reducing inventories by >50%, radically improving inventory turnover and radically improving order-make-ship-bill cycle times. Performed CFO function for company, plus budgeting and finance, in addition to P&L responsibilities. Grew multi-million dollar sales 5x while housing starts dropped 80%. Sold business in October, 2011 to a strategic buyer. Vice President -Exterior Systems, Sales and Marketing for Top 7 NYSE Building Materials Wholesale Distributor June 1998 -January 2001 Cameron Ashley Building Products (Dallas, Texas) Established business strategy to grow siding, windows, gutters, shutters, decorative mouldings, etc. Doubled exterior sales, increasing margins 3% points Negotiated vendor volume rebates for all company purchases, resulting in several million dollars in rebates. Company purchased by Guardian Industries and continues to grow as Guardian Building Products Distribution.

Business Manager -Various Businesses for Fortune 500 Company June 1978 -June 1998 Owens Corning (Toledo, Ohio) As Business Manager in the Specialty Products Group, 1994-1998, created and led Owens Cornings entry into the siding business. Result was two major acquisitions. As Business Reengineering Team Member, 1994, conducted worldwide review of order-make-ship-bill process, resulting in implementation of SAP software. As Senior Sales Representative, 1989-1994, grew sales territory from $8 million to $25 million. Sales trainer in consultative sales techniques. As Controller of Northern Zone in the Supply Division, 1987-1989, managed all administrative functions for $120 million entity inside Owens Corning. As Administrative Manager, Foam Plant, 1985-1987, helped achieve turnaround of operation. Second in command and responsible for customer service, logistics and accounting. Held managerial positions of increasing responsibility in manufacturing, finance and systems, 1978-1985

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Experience CPA November 1976 -June 1978 Bower, Witt & Associates (Toledo, Ohio) Conducted audit services for Northwest Ohio CPA firm handling privately held clients. CPA-Ohio (now inactive) Education University of Toledo College of Law September 1979 -June 1983 Work towards Juris Doctor at night, paid for by employer B.S Accounting Miami (Ohio) University Education Skills Strong General Management Qualifications Reorganization and Turnaround Management P&L and Performance Improvement Strategic Planning Sales Growth Budgeting and Financial Controls Proven Financial Management Skills Experienced user of personal computing tools and expert in MS Office products Wittenberg University September 1974 -December 1976

September 1971 -June 1973

Rod Matthews: Resume References Sprague Mullikin, CEO -Roofing and Insulation Supply sprague.mullikin@risris.com / 972-239-8309 I worked for Sprague at two companies, once in a financial position as Controller and once in a sales position as VP. I have known Sprague for more than 25 years and he is a mentor. Cal German, President -DMSi cgerman@dmsi.com / 402-330-6620 x113 Cal is familiar with the success we had implementing DMSis ERP cloud software. I have known Cal for 7 years. He asks me to provide testimonials from time-totime due to the success we had with his software. Wayne Earley, Executive Director -PolymerOhio waearley@aol.com / 614-776-5720 I have known Wayne for more than 25 years. He was my supervisor on Owens Cornings reengineering team and a mentor. Rebekah Hren, nationally recognized solar trainer and author rebekah.hren@o2energies.com / 336-266-8800 I met Rebekah through solar photovoltaic training classes in North Carolina. Rebekah is a recognized expert in code-complaint photovoltaic system design and construction. She is an IREC/ISPQ Certified Instructor and the author of numerous articles and books on photovoltaics. Michelle Cooper, PE, Business Transformation Senior Manager, MeadWestvaco michelle.cooper@mwv.com / 919-624-0533 (mobile) Michelle was a consultant with NC State University, specializing in Lean Manufacturing. I worked with Michelle as we implemented award winning Lean Manufacturing principles into Southern Vinyl.