Ronald Riley

Strategic Procurement, Capital Strategy, and Real Estate Finance Executive with 25+ years of experience in start ups, architecting global supply chain infrastructure, negotiating high-value Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and structuring institutional-grade capital and real estate financing. Proven record managing 9-figure procurement mandates and $80M+ asset portfolios while founding and scaling platform businesses to $32M+ in annual revenue across 30+ countries. Trusted advisor to private equity sponsors, institutional lenders, and executive boards on capital formation, M&A, and global market expansion, bridging Legal, Finance, and Sourcing to mitigate risk and drive bottom-line efficiency.

Managing Partner at SR Orthopedic Supply (2026-03 – Present)

Architecting a multi-region healthcare DME distribution platform and owning capital strategy to support multi-market growth and a long-term exit plan.

• Established high-growth infrastructure, securing a 20-location anchor client within 90 days and launching a medical device placement program projected to move two units per location weekly.
• Drive commercial development and high-margin recurring revenue through partnerships with orthopedic surgeons, surgical centers, and workers' compensation networks, negotiating distribution agreements optimized for rapid asset payback and regional density.

Director of Finance / Procurement Strategy at WMLR Housing Limited (2018-01 – Present)

Protected project economics for a 393-home development by aligning macro-procurement costs with $80M (TTD) in capital funding mandates, creating detailed cash flow models and funding proposals for lenders, investors, and board stakeholders.

• Served as primary liaison between construction operations, legal, and financial stakeholders, ensuring vendor contracts (MEP, raw materials) met institutional-grade compliance and cash flow requirements.
• Directed strategic vendor selection and negotiated multi-million dollar MEP and construction services contracts, while leading sales and marketing strategy tied to absorption targets and revenue performance.

Mortgage & Commercial Finance Consultant at US Mortgage (2016-01 – 2018-12)

Originated residential and commercial financing solutions for borrowers throughout Florida, structuring transactions for owner-occupied, investment, and commercial real estate.

• Built referral relationships with banks, wholesale lenders, Realtors, attorneys, and developers to expand the origination pipeline.

President & CEO / Managing Partner at Powerseed (2011-01 – 2018-12)

Founded and scaled an international renewable energy and consumer electronics enterprise to $32M+ in annual revenue across 30+ countries, growing global sales more than 35% in the first year.

• Negotiated complex manufacturing MSAs and joint-venture partnerships in China and Italy, architecting a global partner infrastructure that cut speed-to-market from months to days and reduced logistics, duties, and taxes by 15%+.
• Directed global branding, pricing, and channel strategy, managing sales directors and country managers across 20+ countries while overseeing freight, warehousing, and customs compliance.

President & Managing Partner at iConnect 360 Inc. (2010-01 – 2018-12)

Repositioned the business after the Kendall Group buyout, expanding strategic distribution and sourcing partnerships across telecom, healthcare, marine, and energy sectors.

• Developed CALA-region business strategy, identifying and capturing additional revenue opportunities through partner collaboration.

President / COO / Partner at Kendall Group Financial / Kendall Group Inc. (2003-01 – 2010-12)

Founded Kendall Group Financial as a full-service mortgage broker providing residential and commercial loans in Florida, while co-founding Kendall Group Inc. via joint venture to build a global wireless telecom distribution business.

• Standardized on the GSM platform ahead of US competitors, securing first-mover advantage in the CALA region and negotiating mobile operator MSAs across Latin America, the Caribbean, the U.S., and Europe.
• Architected and launched a 'Just-In-Time' distribution program for a $75M carrier portfolio, growing carrier revenue by $18M through optimized supply chain economics and standardized contractual governance.

Senior Mortgage Loan Originator — Wholesale Lending at Countrywide Home Loans / New Century Mortgage / Aegis Mortgage Corporation (2002-01 – 2008-12)

Grew annual production from $20M to $35M+ across successive wholesale lending roles, with peak monthly production exceeding $2M; structured conventional, FHA, jumbo, investment property, and refinance transactions.

• Built referral pipeline through Realtors, builders, attorneys, and financial planners, sustained by consultative relationship management.

President & CEO at iConnect Inc. (1997-01 – 2003-12)

Built the distribution and retail company from startup to $25M+ in annual revenue within three years, developing a 20-store retail network and negotiating a T-Mobile Master Agent Agreement for 500+ retail doors with standardized legal and operational governance.

Director of Global Sales and Carrier Development at Cellular Works / Everything Wireless Inc. (1993-01 – 1997-12)

Built and directed a wholesale distribution division focused on mobile operators and large box retailers, growing to $1M+ in sales within three months and leading global expansion into Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in International Business – Nova Southeastern University (1997)

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business and Finance – Nova Southeastern University (1994)