Clifford L. Reynolds

Director

Clifford L. Reynolds As Director of GLIDE, Mr. Reynolds is responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of all activities of the Great Lakes Innovation & Development Enterprise (GLIDE), a business incubator that provides facilities and support for technology- intensive, new and emerging businesses. Amongst Cliff's responsibilities is managing support services for entrepreneurs including first level assessments, a comprehensive resource network and providing business counseling to GLIDE client companies.

In 1984, Cliff co-founded DIY Home Warehouse, a regional home improvement warehouse retailer. Cliff served as President and Chief Executive Officer. The Cleveland-based start-up grew to 16 stores, 1800 employees, and $220 million in annual sales. He led the executive management team through a $25 million NASDAQ IPO. Through the years, he implemented strategic initiatives to reduce the impact of competing national warehouse chains. In addition to managing all business development, Cliff led activities pertaining to real estate, merchandising, operations, finance and marketing. In 1993, DIY was selected #5 in Forbes Magazine – Best Small Companies in America.

Prior to joining GLIDE, Cliff founded Chatham Consulting, LLC, whose primary goal was to assist privately held companies to analyze product mix, advertising programs, expense structures and administrative overhead.

Previously, Cliff held a senior level VP position at Eclipse Industries, Inc., a regional home improvement warehouse retailer located in St. Louis, MO. While in this position, he was instrumental in growing the business from 4 retail locations to a 9-unit chain. He was a member of the Executive team responsible for increasing sales from $15 million to $60 million.

A native of Boston, MA, Cliff earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Western New England College in Springfield, MA. Cliff has been involved with Youth Sports, Indian Guides, and has been very active in his Church. He and his wife, Mary, live in Hudson, Ohio. They have 2 married children and 2 grandchildren.

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About GLIDE GLIDE Staff Client Companies Directions to GLIDE Resource Library The Great Lakes Innovation and Development Enterprise	Clifford L. Reynolds Director As Director of GLIDE, Mr. Reynolds is responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of all activities of the Great Lakes Innovation & Development Enterprise (GLIDE), a business incubator that provides facilities and support for technology- intensive, new and emerging businesses. Amongst Cliff's responsibilities is managing support services for entrepreneurs including first level assessments, a comprehensive resource network and providing business counseling to GLIDE client companies. In 1984, Cliff co-founded DIY Home Warehouse, a regional home improvement warehouse retailer. Cliff served as President and Chief Executive Officer. The Cleveland-based start-up grew to 16 stores, 1800 employees, and $220 million in annual sales. He led the executive management team through a $25 million NASDAQ IPO. Through the years, he implemented strategic initiatives to reduce the impact of competing national warehouse chains. In addition to managing all business development, Cliff led activities pertaining to real estate, merchandising, operations, finance and marketing. In 1993, DIY was selected #5 in Forbes Magazine – Best Small Companies in America. Prior to joining GLIDE, Cliff founded Chatham Consulting, LLC, whose primary goal was to assist privately held companies to analyze product mix, advertising programs, expense structures and administrative overhead. Previously, Cliff held a senior level VP position at Eclipse Industries, Inc., a regional home improvement warehouse retailer located in St. Louis, MO. While in this position, he was instrumental in growing the business from 4 retail locations to a 9-unit chain. He was a member of the Executive team responsible for increasing sales from $15 million to $60 million. A native of Boston, MA, Cliff earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Western New England College in Springfield, MA. Cliff has been involved with Youth Sports, Indian Guides, and has been very active in his Church. He and his wife, Mary, live in Hudson, Ohio. They have 2 married children and 2 grandchildren. Print this page.
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