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Forward Thinking Board Advisory

Supporting leadership teams with guidance that enhances governance and business performance.

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Strategic Board Leadership and Business Guidance

Effective boards provide more than governance oversight. They serve as strategic partners to management by bringing industry insight, operational perspective and guidance, financial discipline, and long-term value creation expertise. Sand Dollar Global Advisors provides board advisory services to global manufacturing companies, private equity portfolio companies, family-owned businesses, and nonprofit organizations seeking experienced leadership and practical business guidance.

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Executive Experience That Supports Board Effectiveness

With more than 40 years of executive leadership experience in manufacturing, sales, marketing, strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance, Kris Pfaehler brings a unique combination of operating, board, and advisory experience to organizations facing growth opportunities and strategic challenges.

Areas of Board Advisory Expertise

  • Strategic Planning and Growth Initiatives
  • Manufacturing and Operational Excellence
  • Commercial Strategy and Market Expansion
  • Mergers, Acquisitions, and Integration
  • CEO and Executive Leadership Support

  • Board Governance and Effectiveness
  • Risk Assessment and Strategic Oversight
  • Capital Investment Evaluation
  • Succession Planning

Representative Board Experience

Board of directors meeting to discuss manufacturing growth and strategic initiatives

Private Equity-Owned Manufacturing Companies

Served on the Board of Directors of a leading private equity-owned manufacturing organization with approximately $800 million in annual revenue and multiple manufacturing locations across North America. Provided strategic guidance regarding growth initiatives, operational performance, capital investment priorities, customer diversification, acquisition opportunities, manufacturing excellence, and shareholder value creation.


Worked closely with executive leadership and private equity ownership to evaluate strategic alternatives, assess industry trends, review operational performance, and support long-term business planning initiatives.

Multinational Global Manufacturing and Services Conglomerate

Multinational Global Manufacturing and Services Conglomerate

Multinational Global Manufacturing and Services Conglomerate

Served on the board of a manufacturing division company and held senior executive leadership positions within one of the world's largest manufacturing and industrial services organizations, headquartered in Germany, providing direct involvement with global customers, international manufacturing operations, acquisition activities, strategic planning initiatives, and board-level presentations. Extensive experience working with multinational industrial organizations, including European-owned manufacturing enterprises, and navigating the challenges associated with global operations, competitive markets, and long-term strategic growth.

Nonprofit Governance Experience

Multinational Global Manufacturing and Services Conglomerate

Multinational Global Manufacturing and Services Conglomerate

Current board member of a growing nonprofit educational organization serving more than 300 children across multiple locations, with responsibilities including governance, strategic planning, organizational growth, policy development, and board effectiveness initiatives. Was Board Chair when the organization grew from one location to four schools.


Current member of the Board of Advisors for the College of Business at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, providing guidance on business education, leadership development, and industry engagement.


Previous board member of other nonprofits in the Naples and Detroit communities, dealing with hunger and food distribution, homelessness, addiction, and supporting social enterprise operations.

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Value to Boards

Boards benefit from directors and advisors who have successfully led organizations through growth, operational challenges, acquisitions, industry disruption, and strategic transformation. Sand Dollar Global Advisors, with Kris Pfaehler, provides practical business experience, independent judgment, and a shareholder-focused perspective to help boards and management teams achieve sustainable long-term success.

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