SearchAmerica 
Mergers & Acquisitions Division
18511 Heritage Trail
Strongsville, OH 44136-7083
Phone: (440) 572-0450
Fax: (440) 572-2000
E-mail: mreilly@searchamericas.com

MANAGEMENT

Michael D. Reilly, President - Mergers & Acquisitions Division

Mike Reilly is a proven marketing, sales and general manager with over 25 years experience in multiple industries and channels of distribution.  His background includes startups, rapid growth transitions and turnarounds, as well as success in major corporate environments.  His ability to increase sales and profits in different industries is well established.

Mike currently has his own consulting business and is affiliated with The SearchAmerica Group as President of the Mergers & Acquisitions Division.  From 2003 through the present he has successfully completed assignments in business planning, eCommerce, sales reorganization, mergers and acquisitions, marketing communications, product development, CRM and strategic planning for companies large and small.  Some of his past clients include Rubbermaid, Sealy, Simple Green, Facility Experts and PowerPulse Technologies.

From 2002 to 2003 Mike was Vice President, Consumer Marketing for Helen of Troy.  He reported to the President & CEO and had P&L responsibility for $255,000,000 retail division. He directed all new product development and introduction, brand management, business planning/ forecasting, budgeting, pricing, licensing, market/marketing research, advertising, public relations, media planning, packaging, sales promotion, merchandising, trade shows, branded sales to major retailers, customer service, direct marketing and sales training on a worldwide basis.  His operating budget exceeded $10,000,000.

From 1997 to 2002 Mike was Executive Vice President of The Soltis Group, a consumer and commercial consulting business specializing in sales and general management, planning and organization, logistics, outsourcing, import/export, distribution channel expansion, marketing, product development, strategic planning, M&A, E-commerce, retail strategies, ERP, CRM and marketing communications. Clients included Alside, Texas Feathers, Allied International, Simple Green, Nanofilm, Contico International and others.

From 1992 to 1997 Mike was Senior Vice President of Marketing and New Product Development for Universal Electronics, the company that invented the preprogrammed universal remote control under the One for All brand.  Mike was instrumental in the growth of this startup to over $120,000,000 in three years.  The company manufactures products for the retail, OEM, Cable TV, satellite TV and private label markets.  Distribution was throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, South America and Australia in the discount, drug, food, hardware, home center, office products, warehouse club and consumer electronics retailers as well as by major distributors.

From 1988 to 1992 Mike was Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Selfix Inc. He had profit and loss responsibility for a $30,000,000 division.  He directed all new product development/introduction, business planning/ forecasting, budgeting, pricing, licensing, market/marketing research, advertising, public relations, media planning, packaging, sales promotion, merchandising, trade shows, branded sales to major retailers, customer service, direct marketing and sales training on a worldwide basis.  While at this company, Mike tripled sales in less than 4 years.

From 1983 to 1988 Mike held various positions with the Genie Division of North American Philips, the last being Vice President and General Manager.  The company was an Industry leading manufacturer of garage door openers, wet/dry vacuums and small electrical appliances.  While at Genie, Mike increased sales from $60,000,000 to over $120,000,000.  He accomplished this great growth through new product development, an acquisition and expanded distribution.

From 1979 to 1983 Mike held three progressively more responsible positions at General Electric’s Lighting business Group.  Mike coordinated the introduction of private label and generic products to reduce retail price pressure on branded goods.  He reversed a split distribution trend, driving incremental sales of $20,000,000.  He also introduced the MISER lighting line generating $56,000,000 in new sales the year of introduction.

Mike is a native of New York City.  He holds an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Columbia University and a BA in History from Holy Cross College.  He and his spouse, Kathy have three children and reside in Hudson, Ohio.

Please contact Mike at 330-653-5876 or by email at mdreilly@searchamericas.com.