Ken VandenBerg CPA, CGMA

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DISC Type : DI

Chief Financial Officer at Champion Motorsports Group, LLC

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Overview

Ken is a growth-oriented Chief Financial Officer for private equity-backed companies, specializing in manufacturing and distribution. With a Bachelor of Science from Northern Michigan University and CGMA and CTP certifications, he has a proven track record of dramatically increasing company value and EBITDA.

Based on his current role at Champion Motorsports Group, a manufacturer of powersports products like ATVs and Go-Carts, Ken likely has a personal interest in the recreational and motorsports vehicle industry. Colleagues describe him as knowledgeable, results-driven, and supportive.

He has led teams that grew a business from $330 million to $750 million in just two years.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Informal

Persuasive

They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.  They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary. They like to keep things under control.

Topics They Care About

PE Value Creation
His career focus is on increasing value and EBITDA for Private Equity-owned manufacturing, distribution, and professional services companies.
Rapid Revenue Growth
He has extensive experience leading finance for businesses undergoing massive scaling, such as growing from $85MM to $275MM TTM.
Global M&A
His background includes advanced knowledge and hands-on experience in global mergers and acquisitions activity and financial integration.

Media Appearances

Ken has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2022
Chief Financial Officer at Champion Motorsports Group, LLC
8-2020 - 1-2022
Chief Financial Officer at Compass Electronics Solutions, LLC
5-2018 - 8-2020
Chief Financial Officer at Lombart Instrument Holdings, Inc.
4-2013 - 12-2017
SVP Finance at Market America World Wide, Inc.
CFO, Director Professional Services at Integrated Resources Group, Inc.

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Northern Michigan University
Bachelor’s Degree from Northern Michigan University

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Exp : 12 Location : Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Financial Officer at Champion Motorsports Group, LLC
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Insights For Selling To Ken

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation

DONT's

  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ken is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ken

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ken move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Ken take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Ken

Personality Compatibility


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