The Expertise
The Lighthouse Project: A Blueprint for Board-Level Growth.
Most growth advisors have theories. Jon DeLine has blueprints. The following is a documented example of the strategic architecture that Scout Advisors brings to every engagement.
Case Study
Columbia Forest Products
The Situation
A 2,100-person ESOP with strong operations and sales distribution but a need for a customer-aligned growth strategy, focused initiatives matching their strengths, and modern KPI infrastructure. Columbia Forest Products is one of North America’s leading manufacturers of hardwood, plywood, and veneer.
The Engagement
Jon engaged as CEO Coach to facilitate and create a total growth strategy and KPI infrastructure across the organization — aligning executive leadership, the Board, and front-line operations around a unified vision.
The Architecture
Identification of acquisition targets; creation of strategic KPI dashboards; alignment of the Board and Senior Leadership team around a unified growth vision and execution metrics.
The Result
A Board and leadership team unified around measurable outcomes that grow with customers and a clear acquisition roadmap.
Key Metrics
Employees Aligned Around Strategic Vision
Years of CEO & M&A Experience Applied
Combined Executive Leadership Years
Strategic KPI Dashboard
Stylized visualization. Not actual client data.
Case Study
Beta Fueling Systems
The Situation
Privately owned global company with growth potential but operational constraints.
The Architecture
Customer-driven growth roadmap, new product development, recurring revenue expansion, lean manufacturing deployment, ERP and automation implementation, capital reinvestment into scalable systems.
The Result
- Recurring revenue doubled
- Profitability increased over 600%
- Lead times reduced by over 50%
- Labor cost efficiencies achieved with automation
- Stronger valuation profile
Acquisition & Capital Discipline
Disciplined Acquisition Strategy
Jon DeLine is a CM&AA accredited in buy-side M&A and has negotiated acquisitions structured to achieve full capital payback within three years. Scout Advisors evaluates acquisition targets not on optimism — but on disciplined return thresholds tied to cash flow, cultural fit, and integration capability.