Meet Our Team
Colony’s executive and management teams bring a wealth of collective industry experience across the full spectrum of departments in which we specialize. Leading by example, their values and work ethic are reflected in the employees they manage and their ability to successfully deliver projects on behalf of Colony’s customers.
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Craig is a business builder and improvement expert with a proven record of taking companies to a superior level of performance – with business revenues ranging $30 to $150 million and EBITDA’s from < $0 to $15 million. He is an agile leader, who defines the correct strategic path for the realities of the marketplace, and who transforms business systems/processes and human resources/culture to execute the strategy, including building management infrastructure capable of sustaining breakthrough performance.
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Michael has over 15 years of experience in investment management, corporate finance, treasury and management consulting. Prior to joining Colony Display, Michael was a Principal at Kinzie Capital Partners, and previously led his own consulting practice focused on operational process improvements. He is a CFA charter holder and a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Chicago.
Chief Commercial Officer
Chief Commercial Officer
Shawn is a seasoned leader with extensive experience across startups, acquisitions, turnarounds, and rapid growth in both public and private companies. He began his career as an early employee in a German-licensed startup and has since led significant turnarounds, managed mergers, and served as COO of a rapidly expanding manufacturing firm. Shawn excels in driving market expansion and profitability through strategic vision, combining his business acumen with engineering and product development expertise.
Vice President of Client Services
Vice President of Client Services
Matthew Daniels is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in estimating, project management, and strategic consulting within the Retail Design and Display Fixture Manufacturing sectors. He has successfully collaborated with a diverse range of clients ensuring each project receives his utmost dedication and quality. Known for his self-starter attitude, he thrives in challenging environments and is committed to continuous learning and collaboration, always ready to tackle obstacles with professionalism and respect.
Senior Vice President of
Manufacturing Operations
Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Operations
Christian has over three decades of experience in operations leadership, previously serving as Senior Vice President at TJ Hale and Senior Director of Operations at USA Millwork. Christian also has a strong background in wood technologies, quality management and lean manufacturing, based on his education (Master’s degree VSSM/TTC, Munich) and the positions he held in Europe. His entrepreneurial leadership and his understanding of project management contributing to major process improvements and operational efficiencies throughout his career.
Vice President of Human Resources
Vice President of Human Resources
An experienced strategic business partner and leader, Bryan specializes in employee training and development, performance metrics, and multi-site HR administration. With a PHR certification and extensive expertise in recruitment, employee relations, and regulatory compliance, he has a proven track record in developing and implementing HR policies that align with organizational goals. As a strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership, he oversees HR operations, ensures labor law compliance, and drives process improvements.