About Us
Matthew Cook - Principal
With 25 years in manufacturing and 5 years in consulting, Matt specializes in production systems, improved operational performance, reducing cost of goods sold, quality improvement, TPM, equipment optimization, headcount optimization, ERP management, materials management and lean implementations.
MBA from Cleveland State University, BBA from University of Notre Dame and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt from AvetaBusiness Inst.
Frederick Freer IV - Principal
Rick has been guiding enterprises for decades managing real assets, assessing and improving process, finding efficiencies, and positioning firms for growth. Having been a business owner, investor, and operator prior to becoming a Consultant in 2011, Rick comprehends equipment, operations, capex, finance, personnel, and the challenges of production.
Strong manufacturing is vital for a healthy America. This belief has led to the shaping of Fulcrum123: the application of levered force leading to radically improved outcomes in EBITDA for lower middle market manufacturing.