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Responsible for domestic and international executive search and consulting for this top 10 full service executive search firm with 70+ offices worldwide.

I lead the financial team at this consulting firm, providing commercial and industrial valuation and appraisal services for clients in manufacturing, food and beverage, distribution and service, aviation and other industries.

Palmlund Ltd specializes senior level executive search and bridge financing, with major holdings in the motorcycle, data storage, oil and gas and consulting industries. Worked for one year as a consultant with Pearson Partners International a full-service executive search firm.Served as a Debtor in Possession lender for a $30,000,000 bankruptcy.

Starting with Lamalie Associates and remaining with the firm through several mergers and acquisitions over 28 years resulting in the acquisition by Heidrick & Struggles, which created the largest executive search firm. I held various roles including Southwest Managing Director, International liaison and was practice leader of finance, information technology and food service. I completed more than 600 assignments, while leading the firm in billings for sixteen years. Gained strong experience in industrial, retail and food service. Lamalie Associates’ name changed to LAI Worldwide, then TMP Worldwide, then Highland Partners, before the firm was purchased by Heidrick & Struggles in 2005.

The largest Home Warranty Company. Completed a successful secondary offering

Merrill Lynch is one of the world’s premier providers of wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. The Relocation Management company was acquired from TICOR. The business grew from $7M to $2.5B during my tenure through organic growth and aggressive acquisitions. During this period my span of control grew from 6 to several thousand.

American Home Shield created the home warranty industry in 1971 and remains the industry leader, today servicing nearly 1.4 million customers across 49 states. One of the company founders. Developed the warranty and all supporting data and all systems and procedures to monitor the service. Completed the debt financing and the initial public offering.

Headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey, the former American Cyanamid Company, now known as Cytec Industries, has roots dating back over 100 years. Headed the acquisition of Shulton (All Spice products) . Involved in analysis for International Operations and Consumer Products. Oversee joint ventures in Brazil and Japan.