Peter Lytle Curriculum Vitae

Curriculum Vitae: Peter C. Lytle

 

Residence:  (952) 473-8012

3502 The Mall

Minnetonka, MN 55345

 

Office: 952-473-3831

Cell: 612-805-6447

1415 East Wayzata Blvd.

Wayzata, MN 55391

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 

Live Green, Live Smart Institute, Wayzata, MN                                                                           2005 - Present

President, Executive Director and Founder

The Live Green, Live Smart Institute is a socially responsible business enterprise focused on primary and secondary research into sustainable construction practices, education and green building science certification for third parties.  The organization acts as a green building certification training developer for North American Real Estate brokers and agents, Interior Designer, Decorators and Contractors. Live Green was responsible for the management and construction of the world’s first LEED for Homes® platinum remodel.  The organization is strategic partners on green building research with over 24 organizations that range from Dow and Best Buy to the Alliance for Environmental Sustainability and University of Minnesota

 

• Created the curriculum for the Live Green, Live Smart Green Building Science training programs
• Directed research and managed the teams for the Sustainable House Project (the greenest home in the world)
• Created the architecture and planning for the web site and focus of the institute
• Manage the team of researchers, planners, business administration and trainers
• Provide consulting services for green residential and commercial construction to global organizations and companies
• Established the strategic partnerships
• Teaching, Training and Consulting

 

Information: www.livegreenlivesmart.org  

 

BDG Partners, Inc. (DBA: Business Development Group), Minneapolis, MN                        1994 – Present

Managing Director and President

 

The Business Development Group is a LBO and strategic consulting boutique with a unique business foundation based on technology referred to as “Strategic Data Collection Mapping” (SDCM).  The company has worked with a variety of agencies and companies ranging from Johnson & Johnson to the Government of Northern Ireland providing strategic planning, executive management, LBO funding, marketing/business development planning and M&A support.

 

• Raised substantial funds for LBO investments
• Managed the strategic training and repositioning of companies ranging from sales of $150 million to $15 billion
• Remain on the management investment board, provide family business coaching
• Developed Predictive Modeling Systems
• CEO and Chairman of the Board for Agrotec Corporation (operating capacity)
• Chairman, President / turnaround manager Velocity Express Brands
• Chairman and LBO manager for Pink Business Interiors, Inc.
• Chairman, President and LBO / turnaround management Borden Pasta / Primo Piatto Brand
• Chairman and LBO / turnaround manager for North American Heritage Brands
• Chairman and CEO: Humanetics, Inc.
• Chairman Franchise Development Group and President LGLS Builders
• President: Marchese Associates
• President Able Net Inc. and other corporations
• Worked with legal teams, banks and investors to restore confidence, orderly liquidate assets and rebuild business segments of corporations.
• Extensive work with franchise organizations

 

 

Information: www.bdgpartners.com

                               

United Shipping & Technology, Inc., Minneapolis, MN                                                             1998 – 2001

Chairman and CEO

United Shipping & Technology, Inc. The largest same-day delivery and Logistics Company in North America with over 10,000 employees, 210 locations, and 8,000 vehicles.  The company is NASDAQ listed. CEO responsibilities ranged from the development of a new strategic direction, to general operations, executive recruitment, management of the M&A process and corporate governance.

 

• Repositioned the company from a pure technology based manufacturer, to a service provider with a strong technical expertise
• Increased the company stock price from .15(cents) per share to over $17 per share at peak
• Took the company from under $1 million to over $600 million in two years
• Increased market share from no industry presence to #1 worldwide in 18 months
• Raised over $150 million dollars for M&A and operations activities
• Recruited an entirely new management team
• Cut SG&A from acquired companies by a run rate of $14 million
• Initiated a unique e-commerce strategy
• Added new customers to the company roster ranging from Microsoft to Sears

 

Primo Piatto, Inc., Minneapolis, MN                                                                                               1997 – June 1998

Chairman and CEO

 

Primo Piatto, Inc. was a producer of pasta for consumer, private label, and foodservice use.  It was founded in early 1997 with 0 lbs. of production and two plants.  Within three months it had grown to the number 3-market share owner in this category and within 6 months to the number 2-market share owner.

 

 

• Recruited key investors and management
• Developed a strategic alliance with ADM
• Reduced conversion costs on pasta from $.22 lb. to $.11 lb.
• Acquired key production facilities from Borden/KKR
• Established banking relationship and restructure finances including complex finance packages
• Helped develop critical customer relationship
• Successfully merged the company with Dakota Growers creating a 48-time original investment return for investors

 

Land O’ Lakes, Inc., Minneapolis, MN                                                                                  1986 – October 1994

VP of Advanced Food Sciences, General Manager of Business Development Land O’Lakes, Various executive marketing positions

 

Land O’Lakes, Inc. is a $15 billion dollar, international agricultural cooperative with products ranging from services, chemicals, and research to the production and marketing of consumer food and related products.

 

• Developed and marketed a variety of new products including several which won the Dupont Award and Gorman Award for best new products and technology
• Created a wholly owned research facility for Land O’Lakes, which became the largest food and chemical research reseller of services in North America
• Founded a division inside Land O’Lakes to explore advance food product safety production and managed a consortium of 15 leading consumer products companies in its development and testing
• Worked on a variety of M&A activities, joint ventures in the US and overseas and strategic alliances

 

Beatrice, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL & California                                                        1985 – 1986

Group Brand Manager for Swiss Miss and California Products

 

Allied International, Inc., Minneapolis, MN and Switzerland                                                    1982 – 1985

Vice President of Marketing and Business Development

 

Minnesota Group Business Consultants, Inc., Minneapolis, MN                                              1977 – 1982

Consultant, Partner, Managing Partner

 

Oak Ride Sports, Inc., Dubuque, IA                                                                                                 1974 – 1977

Founder and President

 

Dubuque Community Schools and North Central Education Association, Dubuque, IA      1972 – 1974

Teacher (Secondary & Adult)

 

EDUCATION:

B.A. University of Northern Iowa, Applied training and advance work in technology, finance and marketing from:  California Institute of Technology, University of Iowa, University of Illinois, University of Minnesota

 

AFFILIATIONS PAST AND PRESENT:

Chairman of the Board Humanetics, Inc., Managing Director Live Green, Live Smart Institute, LLC, Chairman Live Green, Live Smart Builders, Chairman Pink Business Interiors, Inc., Chairman North American Heritage Brands, Inc., Chairman Agrotec, Inc., Chairman United Shipping & Technology, Inc., Chairman Primo Piatto, Inc., Chairman Oak Ridge Sports Wholesale and Retail Group, Inc., Board Member and Interim President AbleNet Corporation, Managing Director Franchise Development Group, LLC, Chairman College Nannies & Tutors, Inc., Chairman BDG Partners, Inc., Dairfair, Inc., Hydro-Bikes, Inc., Board Member Marchese & Associates and Interim President, Chairman Wilderness Recreation Association (Interim President and Founder), Board Member: Children with Learning Disabilities Association, Boy Scouts of America (Regional), Center for Food Safety, Project Sustain (USAID), Center for Advance Biotechnology in Africa.  Member AACC, IFT, Turn Around Management Association, US Green Building Council.

 

PUBLISHED STUDIES AND ARTICLES:

Special Report on Avian Flu, Avian Flu Global Report Card for the Department of Homeland Security, Postal Terrorism / Economical Early Stage Controls and Countermeasures for Effective Management of Terrorism in Domestic Postal Systems, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) Management / Preliminary implication on the Economy and Disease Overview, Managing Technology as a Strategic Resource, Dancing with the Wallflowers / Advances in Technology and human achievement, Technology Versus Marketing, Innovation in Flavor Development: A Case Study, Nutritional Labeling / Understanding the rules and regulations of the USDA, Survival is a Proactive Event / Understanding the maturity level of a company or product relates directly to the cost of its managing and profitability, Intelligence Gathering/ Competitive Intelligence, Business Development and Turnaround Management Planning, Ten Principles for Business Survival, Educational Development  and the value of PEER Tutoring.

 

PRESENTED RESEARCH STUDIES:

Green Building Sciences, Earth in the Balance (Global Warming and Sustainability), Management of Terrorism Threats to Global Postal Systems, Influence of Advance Technology on Sensory Taste Development, Predicative Modeling as it Relates to House of Quality and the Deming Quality Management System, Global Warming Fact or Fiction, The Impact of Construction on Sustainability, Green Remodeling, Understanding LEED Certification, How to Build a Green Home, Green Trends in North America, Marketing Green Services and Products, The Sustainable House a Case Study

 

PATENTS:

Film Forming Composition Effectiveness for Promoting Seed Germination and Controlling Seed Migration, Security Postal Mailing Systems for Management of Anthrax and Other Threats

 

AWARDS & EXHIBITS, CERTIFICATIONS:

National Arts Scholar / University of Northern Iowa, Purple Key for Achievement While in College / University of Iowa, Gorhman Award for Product Innovation, Dupont Award for Product Innovations, Art Exhibits (Painting, Photography): University of Iowa, University of Northern Iowa, Clark College, Minnetonka Art Center, Des Moines Art Center, Fingerhut Galleries, Aspen Institute of Art Galleries, Sante Fe Galley, over 3,000 originals and reprints in circulation, USGBC / Platinum Award for the Sustainable House, Minnesota Green Star / Gold Award for the Sustainable House, EPA / Energy Star Award for the Sustainable House

 

TALKS (selected):

Functional Foods for Health ASCD, Nutracon, Northwestern Biotec, Food & Dairy Expo, Wis. Hospital Association, DIFSA, Natick New Technologies mega Trends, Food Labs, AEE, Ift, American Chem. Society, Packaging Strategies, Project Adventure, Cereal Chem Short Courses, Outward Bound, UK Emerging Technologies, City of Wausau Business Development Conferences, City of St. Cloud (how to start a business), College of St. Thomas, University of Ill, University of Minnesota, Post Expo, National Transportation and Logistics Conf. Anderson Entrepreneurial Center, University of St. Thomas, University of Minnesota, Carlson School of Management, St. Johns University, Global Student Entrepreneur Awards, Rotary, CSP Canada, USGBC Minnesota, Target Corporation, Carlson Companies, 3 M, Ford Motor, GM, GMAC, AIA, Becker Home Centers, numerous legal firms and corporations

 

MEDIA (Interview & Articles):

Minneapolis Star and Tribune, Chicago Tribune, Wall Street Journal, St. Paul Pioneer Press, Industry Standard, Ventures Magazine, Minnesota Business Journal, Prepared Foods, Corporate report, R&D Magazine, St. Cloud Times, American Venture Magazine, Sun Newspapers, Minnesota Parent, Black Enterprise Magazine, FM 107 Radio, Minneapolis, Cities 97 Radio – Minneapolis, Franchise trade, Upsize MN, USA Today, Indianapolis Star, Fox News.Com, Arizona Business Gazette, Small Business Times Business Week, City Page, Food Processing Magazine, St. Paul Pioneer Press, MPR Radio, NPR Radio, WCCO Radio, WCCO TV, KSTP, FOX TV, CNBC, CBS, NBC, ABC, East Valley Tribune, Twin Cities Business Journal, HGTV, Discovery Channel, Green Europe, Midwest Homes, Remodeling, Luxury Homes, Builder Architect, Home Improvement, Lake Minnetonka Living, various Internet sites

 

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