Independent Board Member, Audit Chair, and member of Nominating & Corporate Governance and Compensation Committees.Capital Southwest Corporation (NASDAQ: CSWC) is an internally managed business development company (BDC) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 with $1.6B in investment assets and a market cap of ~$1.1B. The firm provides financing alternatives to middle market businesses across the capital structure, including first lien, unitranche, second lien, subordinated debt and non-control equity co-investments. As a public company with a permanent capital base, Capital Southwest has the flexibility to be creative in its financing solutions and to invest to support the growth of its portfolio companies over long periods of time.

Advisory Board Member and investor in Hypatia Capital, a woman-owned, woman-focused asset manager. Hypatia Capital invests in women in leadership and is the advisor to the WCEO ETF, which invests exclusively in American companies with women CEOs for performance, diversification, and impact.

Girl Scouts River Valleys is one of 111 Girl Scout councils in the United States serving nearly 18,000 girls in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. I am an Independent Board Member and former Audit Chair.I have been part of the Board during a period of executive leadership transition followed on by innovation related to the launch of the Girl Scout Leadership Institute. The Institute will offer a program for girls in grades 8-12 with a focus on creating future women leaders. The curriculum includes financial literacy education, resume and scholarship writing, and discussions about self-care along with visits to local companies and mentorship connections. I have provided board oversight in succession planning for the CEO Transition, led the CFO Search Committee and Transition Team.

Women Corporate Directors members are trailblazing women in the C‑Suite, CEOs, board chairs and global heads transforming corporate governance on 8,500+ boards worldwide. - Frequent panelist / moderator on corporate governance, growth strategies, AI oversight, building a diverse board and managing growth during periods of uncertainty.

Extraordinary Women on Boards is the only intimate network for the exchange of cutting-edge board service information and opportunities that was created exclusively by – and for – experienced women directors serving on public and private for-profit boards.

The Private Directors Association is dedicated to improving private companies' growth and sustainability through governance that adds value.

The NASDAQ Center for Board Excellence is a community of like-minded board members, leaders, and innovators committed to advancing corporate governance best practices and driving board effectiveness.

How Women Lead is a national organization of top executive women focused on activating their individual and collective power to influence the change they want to see in the world through leadership, investment and philanthropy. I am frequently featured as a speaker during their "Get on Board" week on topics from a board perspective related to driving growth strategies, managing through uncertain times and elevating your profile for board roles.

Private commercial real estate services firm with 100 offices and 5,000 real estate professionals across Canada, the U.S., Mexico and Europe. As CFO, I served as business partner to CEO, senior management and the Board and was responsible for overall strategic growth of the company including financing alternatives, annual share valuation, investor relations along with oversight of global tax, treasury, finance/accounting, budgeting, reporting and risk management. Instrumental in capital raise with a new institutional investor and orderly exit of former private equity partner. Led through significant growth, recapitalization of debt and equity structure and successful integration of 20+ acquisitions. Delivered on opportunities to create shareholder value including a strategic tax restructuring project delivering ROI within 3 months, reviving a stalled ERP implementation across North America, executing financing alternatives and implementing global cost savings programs, while leveraging banking relationships to negotiate improved debt terms along with influencing change and transformation across a global company.• Member of the Executive Committee• Member of Nominating Committee of Avison Young's Board of Directors • CFO of the Year Finalist for Large Private Companies by FEI Chicago (2021)

(NYSE: SBY) Company formerly managed by Pine River Capital Management, a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on acquisition, renovation, leasing and management of single-family properties for rental income and capital appreciation across 13 markets in 9 states. Annual revenue $125M, assets $1.2B and market cap of $650M. Company sold to Tricon Capital Group in May 2017. Served as key leader during formation and IPO in 2012 in a new industry sector simultaneous with significant asset growth to 9,200 properties in <3 years. Designed finance department, internal control and enterprise risk management from inception. Recruited, retained and developed an engaged, cross-functional team; named by Star Tribune as a Top Minnesota Small Company for two consecutive years (2016 and 2015). Reported to CEO.Key leader for flawless execution on multiple strategic transactions including:• Effectively integrated $250M portfolio acquisition of 2,500 properties that grew company by 35% leveraging existing accounting and reporting platform and capturing efficiencies and cost savings. • Increased cash flow through combination of portfolio growth, operational improvements, cost control and strategic transactions resulting in cash dividend growth of 13-fold since 2013.• Internalized former external advisory manager resulting in cost savings, Wall Street approval and alignment of shareholder interests.• Initiation and amended $400M credit facility, which provided financing for ongoing acquisition strategy and portfolio growth.• Initiation of a $312M asset securitization at a lower interest rate than other financial alternatives.• Designed department's initial infrastructure including hiring and developing 30-member team, while meeting all SEC reporting and lender requirements.• Proactively centralized all accounting functions across portfolio, resulting in synergies, enhanced internal control and cost savings.

(NYSE: TWO) Managed by Pine River Capital Management, a real estate investment trust (REIT) with assets of $16.8B focused on investing, financing and managing residential mortgage-backed securities and related investments. Left this role for promotion to CFO in Silver Bay Realty Trust Corp., an affiliated company of Two Harbors.Led investor and media relations during four-fold market cap growth to $3.0B. Established credible and effective relationships with buy and sell-side analysts, Board of Directors and media. Proactively communicated company strategy and messaging to investors and media. Increased sell side analyst coverage from 6 to 12 within 6-months, enhancing company profile with investors and Wall Street. Reported to CEO.

(NYSE:MOS) Fortune 500 company, world's leading producer of concentrated phosphate and potash with annual revenue of $9.9B and market cap of $30B. • Built out investor base and function prior to spinoff of company's largest shareholder in a $6.5B global secondary offering. Reported to CFO. • Navigated through exponential market cap growth to $80B and subsequent decline during world financial crisis while simultaneously establishing credibility and nurturing relationships with analysts; named Top 10 Investor Relations Professional in chemical sector in 2010 by Institutional Investor. • Designed and executed on five-year strategic investor relations’ plan in anticipation of 2011 recapitalization and secondary offering. Key focus areas included creating succinct messaging and pursuing global investor targeting plan resulting in an increase in desired value-oriented ownership base by 3%.

(NYSE:MOS) Fortune 500 company, world's leading producer of concentrated phosphate and potash with annual revenue of $9.9B and market cap of $30B. Developed inaugural Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 program of newly-formed Fortune 500 company with disparate computer systems and ineffective internal controls across a global enterprise of 8,500 employees. Scope included designing all aspects of program from risk and fraud assessments, processes and test plans to evaluating results and concluding on effectiveness. Reported to CFO. Developed, communicated and executed on vision for internal control structure and transformed company from an ineffective and inefficient environment to a stable, sustainable and effective department in <3-year period.

(NASDAQ:TUES) Leading closeout retailer of upscale, decorative home accessories and famous-maker gifts operating 662 stores in 43 states with annual sales of nearly $900M. Created internal audit department and designed inaugural Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 program under newly issued regulations, with favorable results. Reported to CEO. Applied risk-based approach when identifying key financial processes promoting an efficient and cost effective approach.

Big 4 professional services firm for assurance, tax and advisory services. Managed and oversaw concurrent engagements on due diligence, planning, risk management and execution of financial statement audits of SEC registrants. Reported to Partner. • Senior Manager (2000-2003) • Manager (1997-2000) • Senior (1994-1997) • Associate (1993-1994)

Staff accountant responsible for coordinating and completing financial statement audits and preparation of tax returns for individuals, partnerships and corporations.