Don Schumacher acquired his first business Republic Structural Steel in 1979 at the age of 29. His investment of $50,000 returned $2,000,000 in 18 months. He has been a principal in over 20 companies, with a focus on value investment in branded food products, consumer products, niche retail niche distribution , medical products and industrial brands. The aggregate sales volume of the companies is in excess of $1 billion. Investments have included Danskin, Dance France Market, Pennaco Hosiery, Ray’s Brands, Kelly Food Product, Seiferts Retail Holding, Pinstripes, St. Claire Leasing, The Elgin Corporation, Gordon Food Products, Esmark, Inc, Heritage Holdco and Virginia T’s. Prior transactional experience includes Heller International and First Chicago Corporation. Mr. Schumacher completed 49 transactions at Heller in four years including Little Tukes, Mr. Coffee, Humphrey Leather Goods, Airstream and Morgan Yachts. During his two-year at First Chicago Corporation Mr. Schumacher managed a national team of senior bankers’ completion over 100 transactions in a broad array of industries. He is a former director of Easter Seals and Young President’s Organization and currently is on The President’s Council, and a member of the World’s President Organization. Mr., Schumacher graduated with BS in management from Northern Illinois University and Series 87 and Series 63 certification.