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James Weaver3131 Maple Ave. Suite 1B 214-686-6290

Dallas, TX 75201 [email protected]

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

President/CEO - Gold’s Gym International

(Wholly-owned subsidiary of TRT Holdings) October, 2008 - Present

Gold’s Gym International, the most recognized brand in the fitness industry,

has over 3.5 million members in 700 plus gyms located in 27 countries.

Was hired to turn underperforming Company around. Conducted a strategic

review of global operations, personnel, and performance metrics.

Immediately began to implement total recovery plan designed to positively

impact the strategic direction, vision, mission and profitability of the

company. Highlighted action plans and key results include:

• Generated a 30% profit increase in 2009 and implemented plans to

more than double profitability by 2012.

• Realigned the organizational structure to provide an effective and

efficient leadership team with proper focus on “positive member

experience and retention.”

• Instituted an attitude and focus on cost effectiveness in all areas of the

business. Was able to reduce ongoing expenses by over two milliondollars without impacting operations.

• Implemented a leading industry “Member Retention Program” that

will generate two million dollars in additional profits in 2009, with the

savings growing to over six million dollars by 2012.

• Working with franchisees and operations, identified global growth

opportunities, which will allow Company double their presence in the

international marketplace by 2015—significantly growing brand

recognition.

• Emphasized an attitude of accountability throughout the organizationwith an emphasis on making decisions at the lowest possible level,

creating an attitude of ownership.

• Secured a new strategic business partner to support plans for a 300%

increase in brand licensing revenue—a very profitable business

segment.



Owner - CCJ Enterprises 2001-2008

A privately owned business consulting company, focusing on corporate

turnarounds with emphasis on significant revenue and margin growth. Key

accomplishments include:

• Assisted a group of investors locate, purchase, and establish an

operating plan for a medium-sized medical device company.

• Served as President of an international 501C3 ministry.

Developed a new strategic direction, restructur ed the

organizational responsibilities, created new collateral materials,

and established a new fund-raising program to sustain the growth

of the ministry.

• Planned and coordinated the startup of a customer service and

personal skills training company. Also assisted in the writing and

publishing of a book to support the business.• Restructured a 20-year old freight brokerage company and sold

the company for more than twice the price the owner group was

expecting.

Co-Founder - Tecnol Medical Products 1978 - 2001

As co-founder and member of the executive management team, was

instrumental in growing the company from less than 10 employees,

operating in a 5,000 sq. ft. facility and selling to local hospitals in the DFW

market, to over 2,500 employees operating in one million plus sq. ft.

facilities and selling in over 52 countries. Was market share leader in all

major product offerings. Led effort for successful IPO in 1992 and sold the

company to a large international public company in 1999. Held several key

positions including:

Executive Vice President of Manufacturing OperationsResponsible for the start up and management of all manufacturing and

distribution systems, capital budgets, and o perations

Executive Vice President of Sales/Marketing for U.S.

Operations Developed a nation-wide sales organization and distribution system;

responsible for sales management, training, customer development,

marketing, media, and advertising support.

Executive Vice President of Business Development Managed the M&A activities and in a four-year period, purchased eleven

companies/product lines that supported strategic growth plans.



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Executive Vice President of International Manufacturing Operations Responsible for seven manufacturing

facilities in the U.S. and Mexico

VP Sales and Marketing- Precept Hospital Products 1976-1977

Joined the future business partner group and assisted in the sale of their

company, which led to the founding of Tecnol Medical Products.

Other Places of Employment:

• Johnson & Johnson (Hospital Products Division)

EDUCATION

University of Texas in Austin – BBA with Honors

AWARDS AND HONORS

Graduated from the University of Texas with honors

Served on six Boards

Founder and Chairman of First Dallas Business Council

Elected 2009 Top 10 Most Influential Leaders in the Fitness Industry



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