Founder
Skip Burch
Skip Burch is a multi-talented executive with a proven track record of increasing profits and stakeholder value through successful startups and impressive turnarounds, including private equity backed companies. He brings together sales and business development expertise with operations knowledge to expand multi-site operations both domestically and internationally. Skip excels in culturally diverse, complex environments and is skilled in building high-performance teams, effectively communicating across all organizational levels, and contract negotiations. He has a long list of high-impact results, including increasing sales by $35M over three years, tripling revenue and profits, enhancing project performance, improving fleet and equipment operations, and expanding accounts with major companies like Intel and Boeing. Skip is highly competent in startups, sales and marketing, strategic planning, turnarounds, business development, safety and quality, P&L, contract and bid negotiation, team building and leadership, multi-site operations, and acquisitions, both union and non-union
Chief Operating Officer
Les Parnell
Les Parnell is an experienced executive with over four years of experience in the industry. As the Chief Operating Officer of Burch Industrial, Les oversees a range of key functions including operations, project management, and customer service. Prior to joining Burch Industrial, Les held several senior leadership roles where he was responsible for sales, operations, and branch management. With his proven track record of delivering results, Les is committed to ensuring that Burch Industrial continues to provide high-quality services to its customers
Controller
Miranda McGhee
Miranda McGhee is a skilled financial executive who has proven success in driving profitable growth for organizations. As Controller of Burch Industrial Group, she ensures financial reporting accuracy, manages budgets, and implements financial controls. Her financial analysis and forecasting expertise has shaped Burch Industrial Group’s financial strategy, enabling it to expand operations and meet its goals. Miranda’s leadership has resulted in a high-performing finance team that provides valuable insights. She excels in identifying innovative solutions to drive efficiency, reduce costs, and improve profitability, making her an invaluable asset to the company.