Executive strategist and expense mitigator with 20+ years’ experience in finance, accounting, internal controls development, budgeting, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Drive profitability and organizational growth by delivering improvements to forecasting, consolidation, and analysis of key performance metrics to guide senior leadership on insights and recommended courses of actions. Turnaround expert – led transformation of fledgling start-up from $3 million to $60 million in annual revenue. Expert fundraiser with documented success coordinating lobbying efforts to secure government funds with major federal and state agencies. Recognized as change agent with track record of leading innovative process improvement initiatives yielding significant efficiency gains and return on investment (ROI). Earned National Leadership Award from Congressional Committee. Entrepreneurial leadership style with highly effective planning, organizational, and communication skills, as well as a solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.Career Highlights:Chief Financial Officer | Automotive Distributors Company Inc.Increased profitability and efficiency, which allowed for 20% reduction in company headcount. Increased cash reserves by 50% and reduced debt to zero while simultaneously increasing employee compensation 25%. Acquired technology company that led best-in-class software development for automotive distributor,. Transformed mindset of IT, HR, purchasing and accounting areas from transactional focus to performance-based culture.Chief Financial Officer | Independence Bio ProductsSuccessfully raised millions of dollars for multiple projects and served as project manager during facility construction for pre-revenue start-up that eventually secured 3 patents. Directed and set strategy for sales, marketing, operations, finance, HR, and accounting while leading several process improvement initiatives, global sourcing, international sales, and recruiting.Chief Financial Officer | Heartland Petroleum/Heartland RefineryPlayed key role in growing company from $3 million in annual revenue and 12 employees to $60 million in annual revenue and 100+ employees. Raised $35 million in capital to build first-of-its-kind refinery in Columbus, OH and worked with local, state and federal agencies to secure millions in tax deductions. Recruited and trained entire executive team. Orchestrated company sale, securing 6,500% increase in share value for investors. Company recognized with Central Ohio Emerald Award.