About the firm

An advisory firm built by operators, for operators.

With decades of history working for and alongside North American, South American and EMEA corporations, Tier One Advisory brings a balanced understanding of industry trends, common practice and the real-life texture that determines whether a corporate initiative lands.

What we do

Embedded expertise, for as long as you need it — and no longer.

We place "fractional" seasoned executives inside client organizations for projects, short-term needs or multi-year mandates — driving shareholder value and growth the way a full-time hire would, without the full-time investment.

One hundred percent of the leadership talent, at a fraction of the payroll cost.

Fractional Executive Leadership

Sales, Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics leaders — embedded without the full-time investment.

Sales Strategy Development

Geographic territory and sector strategy for your products and services.

Sales Channel Development

International OEM and supplier entry into the Americas or EMEA through the right partners.

Automation Line Specification

Detailed examination of manufacturing capabilities and the automation that will actually earn back.

Investment Due Diligence

SME knowledge for family offices, venture capital and private equity evaluating industrial targets.

Warehouse & Supply Chain

Network design, WMS selection, interim executive roles, transportation spend, inventory discipline.

DAD · PRINCIPAL · 2016 — PRESENT

Principal & Founder

David A. Deagle

25+ years of operating experience across Public, Private and ESOP organizations.

David is a respected leader in the Automation and Packaging industries, with primary focuses in Sales Strategy & Execution, Sales & Service Channel Development, Direct Sales Teams, Aftermarket Revenue Strategies, and Vendor Selection across Packaging & Industrial Automation, Product Traceability, Machine Vision, Metal Packaging, Laser Manufacturing Applications, CNC Machine Tools, Material Handling, Robotics and Product Development.

Experienced in managing, developing and supporting sales teams at national and regional levels; building high-performance management teams; leading sophisticated distribution channel organizations; and establishing sensible business practice within culturally diverse environments. His work spans joint ventures, family offices, private equity, venture capital, strategic partnerships and multi-national growth mandates.

Affiliations — current or former

Institute of Packaging Professionals Can Manufacturers Institute Food Can Alliance IMDPA SME Southeast Food Processors Midwest Food Processors California League of Food Processors Ohio Concrete