Naples Soap Company, Inc. announced the appointment of Richard James Kujak, CPA as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective July 1, 2024. As CFO, Vice President, and Controller at several private equity owned companies in a diverse range of industries, Mr. Kujak managed revenues of up to $270 million annually. Passionate about driving growth and operational excellence, he led and participated in value-driving business initiatives including mergers and acquisitions, company strategy development, and forecasting to grow revenues, as well as reducing expenditures and improving working capital by optimizing supplier purchasing, inventory management, and warehouse operations.

These businesses in consumer products, building supplies, office products and automotive, had up to 31 locations in 11 states. Earlier in his career, Mr. Kujak managed financial and accounting activities for pharmaceutical distribution centers exceeding $3 billion in revenues with McKesson. He is a Certified Public Accountant with comprehensive experience in GAAP, a Six Sigma Greenbelt, and a graduate of the University of Illinois.

Naples Soap Company?s current CFO and Board Member, Jim Milner, will remain with the Company as a Board Member and will transition into the role of Controller.