Adam McCool

Growth & Commercial Strategy Executive

Executive Profile

Growth and commercial strategy executive with 20+ years scaling B2B manufacturing, construction, and industrial services organizations. Known for building revenue architecture that transforms fragmented sales organizations into predictable revenue engines.

Leads go-to-market strategy, enterprise account development, and commercial infrastructure that align marketing, business development, sales, and operational delivery to drive revenue growth and EBITDA performance.

Selected Impact

  • Scaled revenue $29M → $39.9M in 24 months, increasing CAGR from 4% to 17%.
  • Expanded qualified pipeline $45M → $89M through territory restructuring and enterprise account targeting.
  • Built integrated revenue architecture aligning Marketing → BD → Sales → Project Delivery.
  • Increased website traffic 7K → 100K annually within 16 months on a sub-1% marketing budget.
  • Delivered $4M EBITDA turnaround, reversing eight years of product line losses.
  • Grew divisional revenue $304M → $380M in three years.

Professional Experience

OBR Companies — Columbus, OH
Industrial services and engineering organization serving data centers, industrial manufacturing, commercial facilities, and energy markets.
Director of Growth & Business Development
2024 – Present
Revenue Architecture & Commercial Infrastructure
  • Architected the company's integrated commercial operating model aligning Marketing → Business Development → Sales → Project Delivery.
  • Implemented Dynamics CRM + HubSpot ecosystem enabling full pipeline visibility and cross-division accountability.
Market Expansion & Commercial Performance
  • Built vertical market strategy targeting data centers, industrial manufacturing, commercial facilities, and energy sectors.
  • Developed national enterprise engagement program elevating relationships from facility-level contacts to corporate decision makers.
  • Standardized commercial funnel improving lead qualification, quoting efficiency, and project delivery coordination.
  • Built inbound marketing and demand generation programs increasing qualified lead generation to 140+ marketing qualified leads (MQLs) per month.
  • Increased website traffic from 7,000 to 100,000 annually within 16 months on a sub-1% marketing budget.
CityScapes Architectural Innovations — Columbus, OH
Commercial architectural construction and manufacturing firm serving national institutional and commercial markets.
Vice President of Marketing, Sales & Business Development
2021 – 2023
Revenue Growth & Market Expansion
  • Grew company revenue from $29M to $39.9M in 24 months, increasing CAGR from 4% to 17%.
  • Expanded qualified pipeline from $45M to $89M through territory restructuring and enterprise account development.
  • Initiated the creation of a market development sales team focused on brand awareness and enterprise relationship development to drive repeat business and expand customer segments.
Commercial Systems & Leadership
  • Implemented HubSpot CRM integrated with ERP, adding 15,000 contacts in the first year.
  • Increased weekly website traffic from 900 to 3,200 through digital strategy and website modernization.
  • Held P&L responsibility across marketing, sales, business development, and project management functions supporting a $40M revenue operation.
  • Scaled project management organization from 3 to 9 leaders supporting national commercial accounts.
  • Developed a targeted geographic market expansion plan concentrating commercial efforts on cities with strong product-market alignment to maximize conversion rates and regional penetration.
Royal Building Products — North America
Building Products Manufacturer
Senior Marketing & Product Manager(2018 – 2020)
Marketing Manager(2016 – 2017)
Territory Sales Manager — OH, KY & IN(2014 – 2016)
Territory Sales Manager — New York State(2007 – 2013)
Product Manager / Marketing Specialist(2003 – 2006)

Progressed through five roles over 18 years across sales, product management, and national marketing leadership within one of North America's largest building products manufacturers. Oversaw product portfolios generating $300M+ in annual revenue and managed a $17M marketing budget across B2B and B2C channels throughout North America.

Key Contributions
  • Delivered $4M EBITDA improvement within 18 months, reversing eight consecutive years of product line losses through cost optimization and go-to-market strategy changes.
  • Grew divisional revenue $304M → $380M in three years through targeted B2B and B2C marketing strategies and expanded channel partnerships.
  • Oversaw a team of marketing specialists responsible for developing digital, print, and product collateral supporting national product launches and channel partner engagement.
  • Led product development initiatives by partnering with engineering and manufacturing teams to identify unmet customer needs and launch new product extensions.
  • Managed product lines exceeding $300M in annual revenue, balancing margin improvement with aggressive market share expansion.
  • Built the company's largest territory (New York State) overseeing 55+ distribution partners across wholesale, retail, and contractor channels.
  • Expanded Midwest territory revenue $2.4M in two years, building a $12.2M book of business through disciplined prospecting and channel partner development.

Core Leadership Capabilities

Revenue Architecture & Pipeline Development
Go-to-Market Strategy
Enterprise Account Development
Strategic Partnerships & Business Development
Commercial Transformation
Sales Enablement & Organizational Leadership
P&L Management
CRM Ecosystems (HubSpot, Dynamics)
Product Commercialization
Vertical Market Expansion

Entrepreneurship

Bluespot Yoga·Columbus, OH·Co-Owner & Marketing Strategist·2015 – Present

Co-owner of boutique yoga studio responsible for marketing strategy, brand development, and growth initiatives.

Education

The Ohio State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Business Strategy Focus
Miami University · Oxford, OH
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Criminology Minor

Technology & Commercial Platforms

HubSpot CRMMicrosoft Dynamics 365ChatGPTManus AIMicrosoft CopilotGoogle AnalyticsSEO / SEMDigital Advertising Platforms