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Atlanta, Ga, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

Dallas, Tx, Us

VertexOne is a leading provider of SaaS enterprise applications for the utility industry, including software for digital customer engagement, billing and customer care, payments, analytics, field service and ERP. VertexOne has more than 450 employees operating in North America, the UK and India. VertexOne is a portfolio company of DFW Capital Partners, a middle-market private equity firm based in Metro NYC.■ Was hired as COO simultaneous with DFW’s acquisition of VertexOne■ Have oversight and responsibility for 95% of our 450 employees■ Oversaw the acquisition and integration of two SaaS companies; WaterSmart and EC Infosystems■ Key company executive driving both the strategy and execution of transitioning VertexOne from acustom software development shop, to a SaaS provider focused on standardizing and building ourintellectual property portfolio of software applications, both organically and through acquisition■ Management and oversight of GTM activities, Product Strategy, Product Development, DevSecOps, Professional Services, Customer Success, Information Technology and Offshore Development (India).

London, Gb

Upon completion of the Five Point acquisition (see below), I joined EY as an equity partner and assumed a leadership role that included overseeing more than 100 consultants in North America and the Philippines. Worked primarily with mid-market utilities in the public sector to transform their business processes through the design, build and deployment of core enterprise software systems. Specialized in customer information systems (CIS), enterprise asset management systems (EAM), work management systems, geographic information systems (GIS) and ERP systems. Specific expertise in the use and deployment of SaaS and emerging cloud computing technologies.

Five Point was a provider of technology-enabled consulting services to companies operating in the utility, mining and transportation industries. Five Point provided its clients with advisory, implementation and managed services for complex enterprise software systems. Five Point had over 250 employees operating in North America, Australia and the Philippines and 65 global clients.-As one of two co-founders, served at various times as CFO, CTO and COO-Architect of our internal IT systems which were all cloud-based; implemented Netsuite ERP globally-Leadership responsibility for our Manila Development Center-Completed three acquisitions; TMG Consulting (2009), Turnpoint Solutions (2012), EP2M (2013)-Raised subordinated debt to fund acquisitions-Established international offices in Australia, Philippines and Chile-Sold Five Point to Ernst & Young in 2014 through a competitive process

Columbus, Ohio, Us

Upon completion of the Capstone acquisition (see below), assumed a generalist operations role with responsibility for integrating the acquisition and coordinating a reorganization within the Transaction Services Division. Appointed VP of M&A in 2006; a new position created to facilitate buyside transactions in the business process outsourcing sector.Regularly evaluated M&A candidates presented by sellside advisors; summarized opportunities and made recommendations to executive management for or against each deal

One of five equity Partners in this 65 person information technology consulting firm. Responsible for managing all of Capstone’s internal operations including: finance, accounting, human resources, technology infrastructure, legal and marketing. Worked closely with fellow Partners to set the strategic direction of the firm and to manage day-to-day execution.Successfully executed the sale of Capstone to Alliance Data (NYSE:ADS)

San Francisco, California, Us

Originated and/or executed 36 investment banking transactions including public and private equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, debt financings and principal investments. Significant experience with public equity offerings within the technology, telecommunications and business services industries. Maintained active relationships with targeted private equity and venture capital firmsFounding member of First Union Securities Atlanta Investment Banking office. Began investment banking career at Wheat First Butcher Singer in Richmond, VA - which was acquired by First Union, a predecessor company to Wachovia and Wells Fargo.

Bs, Electrical Engineering

Mba, Finance, Accounting