Chief Legal Officer, Executive Vice President And Corporate Secretary
Current► Serve in various executive leadership and corporate counsel roles over 19 years. Specific positions have included: Chief Legal Officer, Executive Vice President and Corporate Secretary (2021 - Present) ◆ General Counsel & Corporate Secretary (2018 - 2021) ◆ Deputy General Counsel & Vice President (2013-2018) ◆ General Counsel & Vice President (2010-2013) ◆ Assistant General Counsel (2007-2010) ◆ Corporate Counsel (2005-2006)► Perform dual function as both business partner and legal counsel. Effectuate key operational goals for regulatory compliance, financial management, and real estate issues. Provide guidance and strategic advice in support of the company’s business activities to ensure legal and regulatory compliance. Major Contributions:■ Negotiate and resolve a range of issues, including class actions; mergers and acquisitions; finance; franchise; real estate; easements, liens and condemnations; and third-party agreements for IT, Marketing, Sales, Procurement, Facilities, and HR prior to execution.■ Direct corporate governance through strategic planning with senior management and preparing SEC filings, including 10-K and Proxy. Provide additional advice on financial reporting, earning matters, audit, and Sabanes-Oxley review.■ Proactively resolve property, workers compensation, and general liability claims. Oversee renewal of property, D&O, casualty, cyber and executive risk insurance programs, and risk mitigation programs.
