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Medford, Nj, Us

- Interim Chief Financial Officer (2022, 2023 & 2024 - three separate engagements) of an Apollo Capital private equity portfolio service provider with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia.- Interim Chief Financial Officer (2023) of a privately owned retailer and distributor of specialty foods.- Interim Chief Financial Officer (2020 - 2021 & 2022 - two separate engagements) of a Spire Capital private equity portfolio ecommerce retailer and service provider serving customers at over 900 locations. Added direct responsibility for Distribution and Logistics.- Interim Chief Financial Officer (2019 - 2020) of a retailer and distributer with ecommerce and brick and mortar locations. Joined the company at a time of crisis to calm suppliers and work with banks, landlords, factors, vendors and associates to restructure the organization and revise the strategy. Direct responsibilities included Finance, IT and Legal.

In addition to wilderness overnight and daily programs, the not-for-profit camp provides, with no financial obligation to participants, distinct residential programs for children with visual impairment, a parent with cancer or bereaving a loss.

Fremont, Oh, Us

A diversified private company that operates in retail, wholesale, construction and distribution.

Moorestown, Nj, Us

Senior executive and Principal Financial Officer of the world’s largest designer and retailer of maternity apparel. The company generates revenue in excess of $400 million, is publicly traded (NASDAQ), and operates over 1,200 retail locations (including branded stores and leased departments within other retailers) in the United States and Canada. E-commerce sales are through multiple brand specific websites and the company has international franchise and product supply relationships in the Middle East, Asia and Central America. Direct responsibilities included Finance, Real Estate, Distribution, Procurement, Human Resources, Legal and Information Technology. Provided leadership to guide associates through a merger agreement and subsequent termination, two proxy contests for board control and four CEO tenures.

Bala-Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, Us

Senior executive and Principal Financial Officer of an automotive aftermarket operator with revenue in excess of $2 billion and four channels of operations – service, retail, e-commerce and business to business. The company was publicly traded (NYSE) until taken private. Direct responsibilities included Finance, Information Technology, Real Estate and, on an interim basis, included Distribution, Inventory Management and Pricing. Transformed the company to predominantly service from retail. The success of this strategy drove expressions of interest to purchase the company. Led the process and coordinated a sale to go private for a 100% premium for shareholders.

Berlin, Nj, Us

Senior executive and Principal Financial Officer of a specialty retailer, with sales of $500 million through 140 stores, that was publicly traded (NASDAQ) until taken private. Began as the CFO and added the CAO role as responsibilities expanded. Direct responsibilities shifted based on needs and included Finance, Information Technology, Inventory Planning and Allocation, Distribution Operations and Real Estate Administration. Positioned the Company for sale and worked with investment bankers and suitors to complete the transaction.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us

Controller and Vice President - Financial Planning & Analysis of a publicly traded (NASDAQ) specialty retailer with revenue of $1 billion. Responsibilities included Treasury, Accounting, Reporting, Forecasting, Planning and Analysis.

Maryville, Tn, Us

Senior finance executive for a convenience store operator with revenue of $750 million. Responsibilities included Finance, Information Technology, and Human Resources.

Kobbegem, Be

Finance executive for a publicly traded $13 billion retail chain with 1,400+ grocery stores. Teamed with the CFO and Treasurer in the development, execution, and oversight of the full range of corporate finance, capitalization, investment, M&A and risk management.

London, England, Gb

Held a series of accounting and financial management positions with the North American division ($800 million of sales) of a $2 billion publicly traded (FTSE) manufacturer and distributor. Positions combined corporate accounting and financial analysis functions with general management and leadership roles within the organization.

Internal auditor for a publicly traded (NASDAQ) financial institution. Completed the full range of corporate and subsidiary audit and review functions.

Mba, Finance

Bs, Accounting

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