Leadership
Clinton Coleman, Interim CEO
Clinton Coleman was named Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective July 13, 2007. Mr. Coleman is a Vice President of Newcastle Capital Management, L.P., currently serves as a director of Fox & Hound Restaurant Group and served as Interim Chief Financial Officer of Pizza Inn, Inc., between July 2006 and January 2007. Prior to joining Newcastle, Mr. Coleman served as a portfolio analyst with Lockhart Capital Management, L.P., an investment partnership, from October 2003 to June 2005. From March 2002 to October 2003 he served as an associate with Hunt Investment Group, L.P., a private investment group. Previously, Mr. Coleman was an associate director with the Mergers & Acquisitions Group of UBS.
Kevin Thimjon, President and Chief Financial Officer
Kevin Thimjon joined Bell Industries in 2007. Mr. Thimjon has eighteen years of financial management experience, is a Certified Public Accountant and has held a number of senior financial management positions with Stanley Security Solutions (a division of The Stanley Works), ISR Solutions, and U.S. Office Products Company. Prior to joining Bell, Mr. Thimjon was the Chief Financial Officer of the Security Integration business for Stanley Security Solutions.
Brad Richards, Executive Vice President, SkyTel
Brad Richards joined the Bell Industries leadership team in 2007 as part of the SkyTel acquisition. Prior to Mr. Richards joining Bell, he supported the negotiations surrounding the SkyTel divestiture from Verizon and the purchase from Bell Industries. Mr. Richards has held various executive positions with Dex Media, Gateway, MCI and Booz Allen. Mr. Richard's current role includes all sales and marketing teams at SkyTel.
Bob Berwanger, Executive Vice President, Operations
Bob Berwanger joined Bell in 2006 after spending 3 years as a consultant to the automotive industry. Mr. Berwanger was Chief Operating Officer of RMH Teleservices from 1998-2002 and served 13 years in operating and sales roles for AT&T. Prior to joining AT&T, he spent 4 years in sales and distribution for a subsidiary of Borg Warner. Mr. Berwanger is responsible for the operations of the Recreational Products Group.