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John Howman
As a serial entrepreneur, business and community leader since 1983, John Howman has led a variety of businesses - from technology to consumer products companies. John's insight into people and unusual ability to analyze market opportunities, combined with his highly developed creativity allow him to create passionate, hard working teams that find success in highly competitive business environments. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry and five years plus in consumer products, John helps businesses improve through the implementation of new business tools, training and rethinking their business models. John created Allied Consulting Group to connect small to mid-sized companies to exactly the resources they need with a special emphasis on businesses in transition or in need of interim leadership. Professional Skills
Professional Experience Allied Consulting Group, LLC, Grafton, WI The mission of ACG is to connect businesses with the necessary resources for success and to assist businesses during difficult times and transitions. Raffel Comfort Sciences, LLC, Cedarburg, WI Raffel is a $6MM organization that develops and sells components to the OEM furniture industry and consumer products in a variety of retail categories. President, CEO, Managing Member Purchased business as a distressed entity with one partner Secured new China sourcing agreements Developed new product line and categories for retail channel Re-branded entire product line Outsourced all non-core business functions Built retail sales organization and manufacturers rep team Established new market for China manufactured Shiatsu Massage Chairs Implemented Virtual Office systems for accounting, CRM and other internal systems to allow for location independent employees and reps Patent applications for several products in consumer and OEM categories Allied Computer Group, Inc., Milwaukee, WI Founded Allied Computer Group in 1983 as a one person computer sales company. Allied grew to become one of the largest computer sales and service organizations in the Midwest with over 350 employees and $50MM in revenue at its peak. Allied was a pioneer in providing professional IT services on a billable basis. Personally worked with many business executives developing effective IT strategies during the Y2K era. Founder & Chairman Grew business from startup to $55MM in 15 years Acquired franchise rights from Inacom, Inc. of Omaha, NE Separated high-volume, low-margin distribution from higher margin professional services practice Developed the largest computer education business in Wisconsin Acquired, integrated and grew branch office in Appleton, WI Created unique hiring and recruiting system for IT professionals The Computer Show with Ram and Rom "The Computer Show with Ram & Rom" was a nationally syndicated, call-in radio program aimed at home and business computer users that originated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Broadcasts were two hours on Saturday morning, The computer show became the top rated weekend program at WISN AM-1130. It was also the first Internet broadcast computer call-in program carried by Mark Cuban's Broadcast.com network. Education BS-Psychology, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, May 1980 Professional & Community Associations The Executive Committee (TEC XX) member and speaker, 1992-2007 Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC) Board Member, 1998 to present Young Presidents Organization, 1997 to 2004, Board member 2001-2004 World Presidents Organization, 2007 to present, 2009-2010 Education Chair Inacom Dealer Executive Council, member and Board President, 1990-1996 Compaq Dealer Executive Council Board member, 1987-1992 Children's Service Society of Wisconsin, Board member 1998-2003 Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, Board member 1996-2000 Junior Achievement of Milwaukee, Board member 1995-1999 |
TEC Chairs
Marsha Block Mark Burrall Marlene Crowley Dennis J. Ellmaurer Phil Enscoe Thomas Gleason Judy Guten Phil Hauck Jim Heller Michael N. Herro John Howman Trisha Huizenga Fritz Jacobi Sam Keller Larry Kerr Kenlyn J. Lautenbach Emeran Leonard James T Lindell Pat Lyons Val A. Mayer Kenneth McMillan Carlton Mielke Dan L. Robertson Edward Rowley Bob Rupp Jim Sheridan Douglas Sholund Jonathan Wagner Frank Walter John Wardrop Jeff West |