Dave Sanders, MBA

Senior Advisor at Essex Management, LLC

Dave Sanders, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Dave began their career as Vice President of Operations and Performance Improvement at Ameritech, where they led strategic and operational projects. Afterwards, they joined Tele Danmark as Vice President of Financial Services, overseeing budgeting, planning, and expense control.

Dave then transitioned to The Parkland Group as a Managing Director, leading business improvement and turnaround engagements for distribution companies. Later, Dave worked at Phylogy, Inc. as CFO/Interim COO, where they raised capital and built infrastructure for the telecommunication technology start-up.

As Senior Vice President of Finance and CFO at Astadia, Dave refinanced the company's line of credit, raised additional capital, and improved financial reporting. Dave continued their finance and leadership roles at Nautilus Hyosung America, where they served as Chief Administrative and Strategy Officer and later as SVP and CFO.

Dave's expertise in finance and strategy led him to MEDHOST, where they served as VP of Operations and Reporting, responsible for sales operations and process improvement. Dave also worked as an Executive Consultant, developing systems strategies and improving operations functions.

At DTS Consulting, Dave served as President/Founder, providing executive-level consulting and assisting companies with strategic planning and financial projects. Dave was instrumental in assisting a test equipment manufacturer through a private equity buyout and IPO preparation.

Most recently, Dave joined Essex, an Emmes Company, where they held various roles including Senior VP of Operations and Planning, Senior Advisor, and Vice President of Operations. Dave provided strategic guidance and oversaw operations and planning functions.

In addition to their corporate experience, Dave also volunteered as a Member of the Board of Trustees at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

Overall, Dave Sanders, MBA brings extensive experience in finance, strategy, operations, and leadership to any organization they work with.

Dave Sanders, MBA, attended the University of Chicago from 1991 to 1993, where they earned an MBA degree with a focus on Finance, Marketing, Organizational Behavior, and Strategic Management. Prior to this, they completed their undergraduate studies at the University of Dayton from 1982 to 1985, obtaining a BSBA degree in Accounting. Additionally, they participated in the Leadership Lake County program from 1997 to 1998. Dave's secondary education was completed at St. Joseph High School, where they studied from 1978 to 1982, although specific details regarding their degree or field of study are not available for this period.

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Timeline

  • Senior Advisor

    March 1, 2023 - present

  • Senior Vice President Operations and Planning

    January, 2022

  • Vice President Operations

    July, 2020