LD Bailey & Associates

Representative work includes, equipment leasing, lease & finance structuring and advisory, operations, maintenance procedures, benckmarking equipment costs, developing cost and distribution models, B2B pro-forma development and currently holds copyrights on computer models used to determine the optimum term to replace equipment. With each of these clients, he has demonstrated a firm understanding of the financial objectives required by public corporations. Mr. Bailey’s “hands on” style and proprietary systems translate strong analytical, modeling skills, financial acumen, and the creativity into increased EPS for his clients. In the case of one of the top five paper companies his systems translated into over $1MM of maintenance savings each year, reducing fleet size by 28% and increasing warranty coverage by 500%. In his lease consulting, he works with clients to freshly assess customer service requirements and this results in delivering a substantial reduction in costs.

L.D. "Spike" Bailey
President

Mr. Bailey is a third generation leasing and equipment specialist. For over 25 years he has worked with a diverse client base ranging from the nation's largest banks and leasing companies like Hertz & Avis, the U.S. Government, and some of the country's largest manufacturers and distributors - producers of wood products, paper and timber, food distributors, building materials manufacturers, mining companies and agri-businesses.

Mr. Bailey has held board positions in four separate leasing companies, founded two equipment leasing companies and has held responsible executive and managerial positions in every tangible asset leasing discipline including operations, finance, origination, maintenance, credit, documentation, equity sales, administration, remarketing and asset disposal. His understanding of equipment and equipment leasing has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice where he served as an expert witness in equipment leasing and finance.

Sheldon Philips
Vice President

Mr. Philips has over 25 years experience in business system development and management, and business strategy consulting.

Representative work includes: Setting the strategic direction for a $2.5 million catalog Web site and managing a strategic overview project for Freightliner. Negotiating, then implementing the conversion of an airline reservation system increasing profits by $3 million in one year for a major travel company in Cincinnati, OH. Identifying and implementing Key Performance Indicators for a leading automotive lubricants manufacturer.

Mr. Philips’ extensive technology background enables LD Bailey & Associates to evaluate, audit and recommend technology solutions for materials handling equipment management. His years of strategic consulting project management experience is the backbone of LD Bailey’s ability to deliver findings on time and in a way that simply communicates our findings. Finally, Mr. Philips’ accounting and auditing experience is incorporated into LD Bailey’s Bill and Warranty Review process and in the data analysis contained in our Fleet Management services.

Edward H. Blickstein
Associate, Logistics Negotiation

Mr. Blickstein's diverse logistics and transportation career spans 30 years. In June 1994, he formed TranSolutions and together with Robert J. Schaffer and Thomas A. Moore has brought increased competitive advantage and cost effective solutions to many clients in the US and Southeast Asia.

Representative work includes: supply chain optimization, integrated logistics strategies, B2B, bench-marking costs and customer service, warehousing and transportation projects (carrier programs, freight management, evaluation of private fleet alternatives), determining best modes and pricing, outsourcing strategies, implementation programs with emphasis on customer service, mergers and acquisitions (involved in 6 buy or sell transactions), and personnel search activities. The TranSolutions team has managed a variety of projects ranging from designing a new EDC model for a US based instruments manufacturer to designing a new branch distribution model for a manufacturer of automotive after market parts. Previously, Mr. Blickstein was employed by a national provider of transportation as Executive Vice President and for seven (7) years had primary responsibility nationwide for providing dedicated logistics and transportation solutions to customers until the sale of the company to Ryder Logistics. Prior, Mr. Blickstein served as Executive Vice President for a leading eastern based regional logistics/transportation provider. Before joining that company, Mr. Blickstein was founder (1977) and president of an eastern based road truck and materials handling equipment leasing and maintenance company. During this period he was also engaged in public warehousing including import/export, pick and pack operations, and contract warehousing services. In the transportation industry, Mr. Blickstein is recognized for conceptualizing and structuring many of the transportation products marketed today by full service transportation/leasing companies.

Mr. Blickstein holds BA and Juris Doctor degrees from the University of Maryland at College Park and Baltimore. He is admitted to the practice of law in the State of Maryland and leverages this training when conducting contract negotiations for clients.

Robert J Schaffer
Associate, Logistics

Mr. Schaffer has worked in North America and in Southeast Asia with a diverse client base ranging from producers of fibers, food distribution, retail distribution, building materials manufacturers, high capacity printers and packagers, ultra- hazardous materials, heating and air-conditioning manufacturing, to scientific/medical products manufacturing and distribution.

Representative work includes cost analysis to determine real costs, bench-marking customer service requirements , developing cost and distribution models, B2B pro-forma development, and evaluation of distribution alternatives including outsourcing. With each of these clients, he demonstrated strong analytical and modeling skills, financial acumen, and the creativity needed to determine the right solutions. In the case of a Midwest based building materials manufacturer with North American distribution, Mr. Schaffer performed contractual analysis and audit work in connection with their 70 unit [tractor-trailer] dedicated carriage fleet which resulted in over $1MM of recovery. In his supply chain consulting, Mr. Schaffer works with clients to freshly assess customer service requirements and this results in additional supply chain optimization to meet customer expectations. Mr. Schaffer held a number of responsible executive and managerial positions with a national transportation provider and its parent over a 14 year business career until its sale to Ryder Logistics. As Division Vice President, Mr. Schaffer directed operations throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States.

Mr. Schaffer’s focus was on dedicated logistics management where his problem solving skills created cost efficiencies and improved customer service. Mr. Schaffer also served in a number of financial positions including Vice President and Controller, responsible for the corporate finance and accounting group.