“Be a better person than yesterday and learn from everyone.”
With over three decades of distinguished financial leadership, Robert S. Chandler has built a legacy of enabling business growth, operational efficiency, and high-impact transformation across a wide range of industries. As a Chief Financial Officer and executive advisor, Robert is known not only for his strategic acumen and technical expertise but also for his unwavering commitment to servant leadership, integrity, and people-first values.
Robert’s career spans a rich tapestry of executive roles in both corporate and entrepreneurial settings. Most recently serving as CFO of Lynxis LLC, he led the successful implementation of NetSuite and standardized cost structures across multiple entities—delivering over $2.5 million in operational efficiencies. Prior to that, he provided fractional CFO services through Focus CFO, equipping multiple organizations with transaction-readiness and financial strategy alignment that paved the way for successful exits and sustainable scale-ups.
His professional footprint includes transformative leadership at DRB Systems, where he played a pivotal role in scaling revenues from $40 million to $130 million in just three years. Robert’s orchestration of a subscription-based revenue model and EBITDA growth from $5 million to $30 million directly contributed to the company’s acquisition by a major private equity firm. His earlier tenures at firms such as DentalOne Partners, Superior Roll Forming Inc., and A. Raymond Tinnerman further demonstrate his capacity to optimize operations and financial outcomes. At Superior Roll Forming, he led revenue growth from $39 million to $85 million and elevated EBITDA from $750K to $8 million—doubling the organization’s size through strategic restructuring and financial discipline.
Entrepreneurial at heart, Robert also launched and ran a successful Pet Supplies Plus franchise in Cleveland during the height of the pandemic, achieving over $2 million in annual revenue and culminating in a profitable exit. His ability to adapt and thrive in retail, alongside corporate environments, showcases his versatility and tenacity.
Earlier in his career, while at Shiloh Industries, Robert earned the President’s Award for his leadership on a Six Sigma project that resulted in a significant organizational turnaround. His additional project savings of over $2 million underscored his enduring focus on lean practices and operational excellence.
Beyond his financial and operational achievements, Robert’s leadership philosophy is rooted in empathy, resilience, and continuous learning. Influenced by his roles as a husband, father, lifelong athlete, and martial artist, he brings discipline and compassion into every boardroom. His holistic view of business as a dynamic ecosystem enables him to guide teams with a balance of strategic foresight and hands-on mentorship.
Today, Robert continues to support companies looking to grow with purpose, whether through formal board participation, executive leadership, or advisory roles. He remains deeply committed to fostering innovation, championing team development, and navigating complexity with clarity and conviction. His unwavering dedication to excellence and his ability to bridge vision with execution make him an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to chart a bold, sustainable path forward.
Character
Robert Chandler exemplifies integrity, resilience, and servant leadership, drawing from a life grounded in family values, athletic discipline, and a relentless commitment to doing what is right. His people-first mindset and compassion foster trust across teams and empower organizations to thrive through both challenges and growth.
Knowledge
With over 30 years of hands-on experience in finance and operations, Robert possesses deep expertise in ERP implementations, cost structure optimization, and financial transformation across sectors ranging from SaaS and private equity to retail, healthcare and manufacturing. His technical acumen is matched by a keen ability to translate complex financial landscapes into actionable strategies.
Strategic
Robert’s track record of scaling companies—growing DRB Systems from $40M to $130M with increased EBITDA leverage and leading multiple successful exits—demonstrates a sharp strategic mind focused on value creation, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. He excels at guiding organizations through pivotal inflection points such as mergers, acquisitions, and turnarounds with clarity and vision. He strongly believes in people, process and technology to make fact-based, data-driven decisions that allows companies to capture opportunities and solve problems.
Communication
Whether coaching cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders around financial goals, or engaging the community through entrepreneurial ventures, Robert communicates with clarity, empathy, and purpose. His ability to simplify complex concepts and build strong relationships is central to his effectiveness as a leader and advisor.
