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Fort Myers, Fl, Us

Care Coordination Systems (CCS) provides the proprietary tools that communities need to transform health. Better health outcomes are achieved only if the social determinants of health are addressed and overall risk is reduced. CCS supports the implementation of certified Pathways Community HUBs through training, consultation and leading edge technologies.www.carecoordinationsystems.com

PF Healthcare is a business venture development firm focused on improving healthcare outcomes with validated approaches, leading edge mobile first solutions, and best business practices. We partner with emerging and established organizations to conceive, develop, launch and grow business. Our unique approach of “venture partnership” allows us to provide win / win solutions through a structured partnership with organizations based on a specific high growth opportunity.

Pivot Forward is a business venture development firm. We partner with emerging and established organizations to conceive, develop, launch and grow business. Our unique approach of “venture partnership” allows us to provide win / win solutions through a structured partnership with organizations based on a specific high growth opportunity.

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Became President after a successful turnaround of Richmond Textiles (see description below) for acquisition by Hunter Douglas Hospitality. Re-branded and designed campaigns that led to 400%+ increases in sales over seven years with year-on-year growth including 2008 and 2009. This unprecedented achievement was accomplished by building and guiding effective management teams as well as redefining marketing, sales techniques and distribution methods. For example, the creation of new global supply systems and products created a lowest cost advantage over competitors by roughly 15%. Development of two major profit-driven web innovations that streamlined the customization and visualization process from designer to manufacturer contributed to this dramatic sales increase, while also creating significant market buzz.Key Accomplishments Include:• Turning Hunter Douglas Hospitality into an industry leader within 3 years of being named president. • Positioning Hunter Douglas Hospitality as a vertically integrated, turnkey solution provider to major hotel brands and hospitality customers. Products include: - Fabric and Custom Fabric projects for furniture , windows, and bedding - Hunter Douglas window coverings and Installation - Fabrication to produce drapery, roman shades, and bedding/accessories• Sustaining high-rate, rapid growth and year-on-year sales increases since 2001 with 400+% sales increase over 7 years.• Achieving 19% and 12% sales gains respectively in 2008 and 2009 in an exceptionally challenging economic climate.• Shifting appropriate, profit-driven focus and personal talent to sales, finance, operations, marketing and technology• Creating and nurturing a culture of success that engaged personnel.• Enlisting product designers in license agreements• Building US and world-wide supply chains from the ground up.• Developing state-of-the-art color customization used in fabrics, furniture, rugs, and carpets

Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) - Community bank +.Board of Directors - founderLoan Committee 15 yearsALCO Committee 16 yearsAudit Committee 2 yearsEnvisioned and financed this banking group from zero to more than 75 banks in Illinois by directing the investment strategy with a team of experienced bankers to create and develop a unique, community-focused approach.Key Accomplishments Include:• While Treasurer at Milbank, financing the “de novo” banking operations in Lake Forest as the largest investor• Starting at zero and rising to 75+ banks within 15 community-based banking subsidiaries, significant non-banking subsidiaries and over $13 billion in assets• Achieving the title of largest insurance premium finance operation in the United States• Collaborating with top management team in generating loan opportunities, branch expansions, real estate acquisitions, and financial/investment strategies• Served on boards in multiple capacities including the Credit and Risk Management committees.• Maintains strong relationships with the banking communityThe best run organization I have every been part of. A leader in service.The personalization of banking through great service and less fees. The best culture. The best CEO in Edward Wehmer at Wintrust and Chairman in Dennis Jones at Hinsdale that I have had the privilege to be associated. I was involved at inception through my role and investment strategy at Milbank. My experiences in this truly great organization have served as my model for service, culture, and aggressive/smart business strategy.

Within 6 months of assuming role as president, transformed this hospitality supplier from a deeply troubled, underperforming business to the industry leader that later became Hunter Douglas Hospitality. This complete turnaround was accomplished through vigorous and engaged leadership on every level from in-depth staff management to disciplined financial restructuring. First, laid out a new company vision that allowed management to listen to employees, thus creating an overall environment of empowerment and ownership. Then, restructured finances from top to bottom. Using a well-established finance acumen, opened new lines of credit not only to stabilize a company on the verge of bankruptcy, but to make it largely profitable as well. Hands-on website development and other technological development also played a major role in Richmond Textiles turnaround. Key Accomplishments Include:• Saved the company from bankruptcy• Created 10% sales increases in first year including profitability• Resolved overdue payments by meeting with top producers, acknowledging the problems and committing to resolution• Engaged, negotiated, and completed company sale to Hunter Douglas in September, 2002 Paul Richmond and I started Richmond Textiles in 1987 to bring great color and design to fabric in Hospitality. Original direct involvement January 1987 to 1989

Started Freya Group as a financial services and software company to bring leading-edge portfolio management and tools to professionals and retail customers. Through marketing energy, drove new software and analytic technologies to the top two software packages in the retail technical analysis market. Received multiple offers for purchase from large multi-national financial institutions. Buyout was terminated and lost due to September 11th crisis.Key Accomplishments Include:• Designed and developed institutional-class internet electronic trade execution and risk management platforms (GTEX)• Designed and developed leading-edge financial trading software and methodologies (CycleTrader)• Licensed technology to financial firms

The trust and investment arm of Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) - Community bank +.The best run organization I have every been part of. A leader in service.

Lake Forest, Illinois, Us

Wintrust Financial Corporation (WTFC) - Community bank +.Board of DirectorsALCO CommitteeThe best run organization I have every been part of. A leader in service.The personalization of banking through great service and less fees. The best culture. The best CEO in Edward Wehmer at Wintrust and Chairman in Dennis Jones at Hinsdale that I have had the privilege to be associated. I was involved at inception through my role and investment strategy at Milbank. My experiences in this truly great organization have served as my model for service, culture, and aggressive/smart business strategy.

Role served as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer for this management company for a high net worth family office. Duties were wide-ranging, including implementation of business strategies that created over $150 million in new wealth through banking, real estate, consumer products, investment selection and portfolio management. Key Accomplishments Include:• Jointly managed business and personal interests of members and trusts• Served to protect family interests and privacy from outside parties while challenged to grow their financial wealth• Directed and engaged outside advisors including corporate/estate legal experts as well as tax/audit accountants and banking connections• Supervised and facilitated all legal actions• Jointly developed and recommended key investment portfolio strategies, allocations, timing, and positions.• Created and implemented investment strategies in operating companies - Assembled management teams - Determined authorities and managed level and timing of investments - Managed and reported progress to principals - Banking, real estate, and consumer products• Responsible for many successes including directing and financing one of the fastest growing and successful banking groups in Illinois

Worldwide, Oo

Audit Staff. I would never have thought that I would have learned so much in a year, met so many friends and professionals, and be hired away so quickly. I will always recommend Deloitte and a start in public accounting to new graduates. There is no place, as in public accounting, where I have seen the learning experiences are beyond the job description.Rose quickly in responsibility and planned future audit assignments andcomputer consulting.- Extensive banking and financial service engagements as well asmanufacturing and corporate.- Reported directly to Chicago Partner in Charge which led to Treasurer, Milbank Corporation

Worked in high school and throughout college summers and vacations for 80-100 hours per week. - Senior Vice Presidents provided special projects and extensive exposure into banking operations, accounting, and lending.

Bachelor Of Science, Accounting

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