RJ Valentine

RJ Valentine has extensive work experience in various leadership and advisory roles. In 2003, they served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for MPW Industrial Services, where they integrated financial and operational teams to improve cost efficiency. RJ also played a key role in the privatization of MPW from the NASDAQ market.

In 2007, Valentine became the Chief Financial Officer of Manta, a venture capital-owned online media company. RJ developed financial analytic tools and managed the capitalization table.

Valentine served as the Vice President of Finance and Business Development for Exterior Portfolio by Crane from 2008 to 2010. RJ successfully led the refinancing of the company during the recession and prepared it for strategic options before it was sold to a strategic buyer.

From 2010 to 2019, Valentine was the President and CEO of Tritex Corporation, a design/build manufacturing and service company. RJ restructured and rebranded the company, increasing its ownership to 100% and transforming it into a dynamic manufacturer.

Valentine also worked as a Leadership and M&A Advisor for RJV Leadership Advisory from 2019 to 2021, providing guidance to businesses in leadership, profitability improvements, and structural needs.

In 2021, Valentine became the Chief Financial Officer of Champion Windows & Home Exteriors, overseeing the company's financial operations and leading the executive team in preparing for a sale.

In 2022, Valentine joined Foundation Wellness as the Chief Financial Officer. The company focuses on providing innovative solutions for comfort, wellness, and pain relief. It is a portfolio company of Gridiron Capital.

Valentine has also held positions on the boards of various organizations, including 104.9 the River, Association for Corporate Growth, and Pentagon Technologies.

RJ Valentine has a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Accounting and a minor in Economics from Baldwin Wallace University. RJ also holds a certification as a non-practicing Certified Public Accountant, obtained from the Accountancy Board of Ohio. No specific information is given about the years of completion for their education or the month and year of obtaining their certification.