Ryan Bohr

BIO

Mr. Bohr is a senior executive with more than 20 years of operations and finance leadership experience. Throughout his career, he has specialized in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing, investment strategies and the development and execution of operational improvement plans. He joined School Specialty in October 2014 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, having most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Fresh Matters, LLC, an early stage specialty beverage company. While with Fresh Matters, he helped the Company structure a capital infusion and bridge financing; successfully relocated its primary production line; and established a multi-year contract manufacturing agreement. He was also instrumental in the creation of a national broker and distribution network, which led to impressive growth during his tenure. Additionally, he was responsible for the development and implementation of new accounting and reporting systems, inventory management controls and various operational efficiency programs.