Responsible for all aspects of finance & accounting, facilities & operations, and IT for a California based engineering consulting firm. Reporting directly to the CEO. As CFO I serve as a member of the company's Board of Directors and as Treasurer. Some key responsibilities & accomplishments include: Leading company M&A efforts including target identification, valuation, negotiation, due diligence and post-acquisition integration. Re-engineered the monthly project forecasting process to improve accuracy and reduce burden on staff. Launched and led an R&D tax credit project whereby the company has recouped >$1.5 million in taxes since 2012. Led the implementation of new AP, expense, and payroll systems to increase efficiency and streamline back office operations. Led the process and negotiations for three new office locations. Restructured the IT team and improved the company's systems infrastructure.

Chief executive officer responsible for leading a team of over 250 employees and contractors in the production of the leading local news website in San Luis Obispo County as well as the publication of the region’s largest daily newspaper. Publisher responsibilities included developing new advertising and news products to drive audience, revenue and bottom-line growth. CFO responsibilities included budgeting, forecasting, performance reporting and strategic planning.

Responsible for all aspects of finance, accounting, and IT for >$30 million revenue media company.

Responsible for a $40 million annual sales territory covering 11 states in the Western US and the management of a team of 2 sales personnel, 2 support engineers, and the Western US Trimble dealer network.

Finance Director of the largest division within Trimble with annual revenue >$350 million, >20% annual revenue growth, ~900 headcount, and 10 world-wide manufacturing and operating sites. Responsibilities included all finance and accounting functions for the division, reporting directly to both the Division General Manager and Trimble CFO.