Steve T. Cheslock

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Steve specializes in business process improvement with direct correlation to P&L productivity. Lean processes and 80/20 analysis are some examples of tools used to facilitate improvements in profitability, working capital, and balance sheet optimization. These tools, along with the development of smart KPI’s lead to sustainable improvement actions and targets. Steve has a notable history of identifying opportunities for improvement, implementing change, and completing the transfer of improved processes to successors. He also has an instinct for identifying and recruiting top talent and building world-class teams. 

Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with majors in both Finance and Marketing from Ashland University, Master of Business Administration with an Accounting focus from the University of Akron, and a Masters in Taxation from the University of Akron. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Management Accountant (CMA). 

Prior to joining FTP, Steve held executive finance & operations leadership roles within numerous Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies including Newel Rubbermaid, Goodyear Tire, Danaher, IDEX Corp, and FLIR Systems. Additionally, he has worked in various finance and sales capacities in the service, healthcare, & construction sectors.

Steve resides in Carmel, Indiana with his wife and four children.