“What Gets Measured Gets Managed.”
Rodney Roderick II is an accomplished Chief Financial Officer, strategic business leader, and private equity executive with more than 30 years of experience driving financial performance, operational excellence, and enterprise value creation. Throughout his distinguished career, Rodney has established himself as a trusted advisor to CEOs, Boards of Directors, private equity sponsors, and executive leadership teams, helping organizations navigate complex financial challenges, accelerate sustainable growth, and maximize shareholder returns. His expertise spans manufacturing, industrial products, aerospace, engineered products, distribution, and financial management, with leadership experience across businesses ranging from approximately $90 million to $800 million in annual revenue. Combining the analytical precision of a Certified Public Accountant with the strategic perspective of a seasoned executive, Rodney brings a distinctive ability to connect financial performance with operational execution and long-term organizational success.
Rodney’s professional journey began with a strong foundation in accounting, cost management, and financial analysis. After earning his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas State University in 1991, he developed his financial expertise through progressively responsible positions at prominent organizations, including Mohawk Industries, Affiliated Computer Services, and Ingersoll Rand. These formative experiences strengthened his understanding of manufacturing economics, cost accounting, variance analysis, financial controls, and operational efficiency. At Ingersoll Rand, he designed and implemented sophisticated labor and manufacturing overhead allocation methodologies that achieved approximately 96% forecasting accuracy against actual costs. His early commitment to financial transparency, disciplined measurement, and continuous improvement established the leadership philosophy that continues to guide his executive decision-making.
As his career advanced, Rodney assumed increasingly complex financial leadership responsibilities within multinational manufacturing and industrial organizations. As Corporate Controller at Varel International, he played an instrumental role in strengthening financial governance, reporting accuracy, and operational accountability across manufacturing operations in the United States, Mexico, France, Australia, and the United Kingdom. His leadership contributed to Varel achieving its first unqualified audit opinion in 2005, a significant milestone that enhanced financial credibility and investor confidence. During his tenure, the company expanded from approximately $250 million to more than $600 million in annual revenue and underwent major private equity ownership transactions, including a sale to KRG Capital for approximately $360 million and a subsequent transaction involving Arcapita for approximately $450 million. These experiences deepened Rodney’s understanding of institutional investment expectations, international financial management, and the critical relationship between governance and enterprise valuation.
Rodney further distinguished himself at Brady Corporation, a publicly traded global manufacturing enterprise, where he served as Divisional Chief Financial Officer. In this capacity, he provided financial leadership across international operations while partnering with manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and executive teams to strengthen profitability and operational performance. Through disciplined cost management, enhanced forecasting, improved financial controls, and KPI-driven accountability, he helped increase divisional operating income from $20 million to $48 million in approximately three years, representing growth of roughly 140%. He also contributed to significant improvements in financial reporting efficiency, reducing the financial close cycle from 13 days to six days. His ability to translate complex financial information into actionable operational strategies reinforced his reputation as a leader who understands that sustainable profitability requires both strategic vision and disciplined execution.
Building upon his experience in publicly traded organizations, Rodney expanded his leadership into global financial operations, corporate transactions, and private equity-backed enterprises. At Prism Microwave, he directed financial and accounting functions supporting operations across the United States, United Kingdom, Finland, and China. He successfully negotiated financing arrangements that increased available growth capital by $10 million, supported manufacturing expansion, and contributed to a 12% reduction in cost of goods sold. He also served as a key member of the transaction team responsible for the company’s successful sale to Tongyu Communications. These achievements demonstrated his ability to balance financial stewardship with commercial opportunity, strengthen capital structures, and position organizations for strategic transactions.
Rodney’s career subsequently evolved into a series of Chief Financial Officer appointments within private equity-backed manufacturing and industrial businesses, where he became known for his ability to lead financial transformations and create measurable enterprise value. At Signature Systems Group, he directed financial strategy, treasury, accounting, mergers and acquisitions, banking relationships, and operational finance while partnering closely with private equity investors and the Board of Directors. His leadership included overseeing the strategic divestiture of a $35 million rental business, strengthening liquidity and sharpening the company’s strategic focus. He also played a central role in financial reporting, investor communications, due diligence preparation, and governance during the company’s ownership transition from Linsalata Capital Partners to Center Rock Capital Partners. His work reflected a comprehensive understanding of how disciplined financial management, strategic portfolio decisions, and operational transparency contribute to successful private equity investment outcomes.
At Portacool, Rodney demonstrated his ability to support accelerated commercial growth while maintaining financial discipline and operational scalability. Serving as Chief Financial Officer, he helped drive revenue expansion from approximately $65 million to $150 million, representing growth of roughly 130%, while supporting increased market penetration, retail distribution, and e-commerce development. His leadership in working capital management improved inventory turns from 4.2 to 6.0, releasing more than $15 million in working capital. Through enhanced cash management, financing improvements, and operational efficiencies, he generated more than $23 million in incremental liquidity. These results illustrate his capacity to align financial strategy with commercial expansion, enabling organizations to pursue growth opportunities while strengthening cash flow and financial resilience.
Rodney continued his private equity leadership at J&E Precision Tool, a portfolio company of LFM Capital, where he served as Chief Financial Officer and helped architect the organization’s buy-and-build growth strategy. Working collaboratively with private equity sponsors, lenders, and executive leadership, he supported acquisition sourcing, due diligence, financing, integration planning, and the development of scalable operating models. His efforts included securing financing to support a $30 million strategic acquisition in California and leading financial and operational initiatives that generated approximately $10 million in annualized cost savings and EBITDA improvement. He also directed a multi-site Epicor ERP transformation across three legal entities and operating locations, reducing reporting cycle times by 50%, increasing inventory accuracy above 98%, and strengthening enterprise-wide financial visibility. This combination of acquisition strategy, technology transformation, and operational improvement highlights Rodney’s ability to execute complex initiatives that enhance profitability and position organizations for long-term growth.
Since January 2025, Rodney has served as Chief Financial Officer of Vinson Process Controls, where he continues to partner with executive leadership and the Board of Directors to advance financial performance, operational scalability, and shareholder value creation. His responsibilities encompass financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, capital allocation, and the development of performance management frameworks. Among his accomplishments, Rodney has implemented working capital initiatives that reduced days sales outstanding to fewer than 40 days, improved inventory turns by 30%, and strengthened liquidity management through a 13-week rolling cash forecasting process. These improvements reflect his ability to identify opportunities within complex operating environments and transform financial insights into tangible business outcomes.
Beyond his executive financial responsibilities, Rodney brings substantial experience in private equity investment cycles, mergers and acquisitions, transaction readiness, and corporate governance. Having worked alongside multiple private equity sponsors, he understands the expectations of institutional investors and the importance of preparing organizations for acquisitions, recapitalizations, refinancing, and eventual exits. His experience includes managing transaction data rooms, supporting Quality of Earnings reviews, coordinating financial due diligence, maintaining lender relationships, and developing institutional-quality Board reporting packages. Rodney recognizes that successful enterprise value creation extends beyond financial performance alone; it requires transparent governance, effective risk management, operational alignment, and a clearly articulated strategy that connects organizational priorities with measurable results.
Rodney’s expertise in manufacturing and distribution provides an additional dimension to his strategic leadership. With a career deeply rooted in cost accounting, lean manufacturing principles, supply chain management, inventory optimization, and operational finance, he understands how financial decisions affect production efficiency, customer relationships, and competitive positioning. His experience implementing enterprise resource planning platforms, including SAP, Oracle, Acumatica, and Epicor, has enabled organizations to modernize financial infrastructure, improve data integrity, and establish more effective performance measurement systems. Having worked with multinational operations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, Rodney also brings an international perspective to organizational growth, operational complexity, and financial governance.
As a leader, Rodney is recognized for his practical, solutions-oriented approach and his ability to build high-performing teams capable of navigating change. He believes that strong financial leadership requires more than technical expertise; it demands integrity, accountability, collaboration, and the courage to address difficult challenges with clarity and purpose. Throughout his career, he has led finance, accounting, treasury, FP&A, and operational teams through periods of transformation, expansion, and organizational restructuring. His communication style emphasizes transparency and actionable insights, enabling stakeholders at every level to understand performance expectations and participate in achieving strategic objectives. Having presented to both small and large internal teams, Rodney is comfortable translating sophisticated financial concepts into clear business priorities that encourage alignment and accountability.
Rodney’s approach to leadership is grounded in his personal philosophy: “What’s measured is managed.” This principle reflects his conviction that organizational excellence begins with establishing clear objectives, measuring meaningful outcomes, and holding leadership teams accountable for execution. Rather than viewing financial reporting as a retrospective exercise, he considers it an essential strategic instrument for identifying opportunities, anticipating risks, and driving continuous improvement. His leadership combines a results-driven mindset with a commitment to mentoring others, developing organizational capabilities, and creating environments where disciplined decision-making supports innovation and sustainable growth.
At this stage of his career, Rodney is particularly motivated to expand his contributions through corporate board and strategic advisory opportunities. Drawing upon more than three decades of financial and operational leadership, he seeks to help organizations navigate growth challenges, improve governance, strengthen financial performance, and maximize enterprise value. His current involvement with the Board of Directors of Vinson Process Controls provides direct experience engaging in board-level strategic discussions, while his extensive history of partnering with private equity sponsors and executive teams offers a valuable perspective on capital allocation, acquisition strategy, operational risk, and shareholder expectations. He is especially interested in opportunities involving manufacturing, distribution, finance, and private equity-backed businesses, where his experience can support meaningful strategic and operational advancement.
Rodney approaches board service with a strong sense of purpose and a desire to give back to the business community that has shaped his career. He recognizes that effective directors must balance strategic ambition with prudent oversight, challenge assumptions constructively, and provide management teams with the perspective needed to make informed decisions. His combination of financial expertise, private equity experience, public-company exposure, and operational leadership positions him to contribute to organizations seeking accelerated growth, improved profitability, stronger governance, or successful ownership transitions. With a demonstrated history of navigating complex business environments and delivering measurable results, Rodney offers the perspective of an executive who understands both the strategic decisions made in the boardroom and the operational realities required to execute them.
Outside his professional responsibilities, Rodney values spending meaningful time with his family and pursuing mountain biking, an activity that reflects his appreciation for personal discipline, endurance, and continuous improvement. These interests complement a leadership philosophy centered on balance, perseverance, and a commitment to lifelong growth. A Texas-licensed Certified Public Accountant, Rodney remains dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity and financial accountability. Whether serving as a Chief Financial Officer, advising executive leadership, or contributing to a Board of Directors, his mission remains consistent: to leverage experience, sound judgment, and measurable execution to help organizations build stronger foundations, unlock their full potential, and create lasting value for stakeholders.
Character:
Rodney exemplifies integrity, accountability, and resilience, consistently demonstrating a commitment to ethical financial stewardship and responsible leadership throughout his executive career. His dedication to mentoring teams, fostering trust, and creating sustainable organizational value reflects a leader who prioritizes long-term success over short-term recognition.
Knowledge:
With more than 30 years of experience spanning corporate finance, private equity, manufacturing, distribution, mergers and acquisitions, and international operations, Rodney possesses a comprehensive understanding of the financial and operational drivers of enterprise performance. His active CPA credential, extensive CFO experience, and proficiency in financial transformation, governance, and transaction readiness enable him to provide informed guidance across complex business environments.
Strategic:
Rodney approaches organizational challenges with an enterprise-wide perspective, connecting financial discipline, operational efficiency, capital allocation, and growth strategy to maximize shareholder value. His demonstrated success in EBITDA improvement, acquisition integration, working capital optimization, and private equity value creation reflects his ability to develop practical strategies and translate them into measurable business outcomes.
Communication:
An effective communicator who translates complex financial and operational information into clear, actionable insights for Boards of Directors, investors, executive teams, and employees. His collaborative leadership style, experience presenting to diverse internal audiences, and commitment to transparent reporting help establish stakeholder confidence, encourage alignment, and strengthen organizational decision-making.
