A proven leader with more than thirty years managing firms in the fields of public relations, public affairs, lobbying, advertising, research, and crisis communications. Managed financial, legal, and operations in DC, Baltimore, and NYC as a board member, chief operations officer, chief financial officer, and general counsel. Led M&A efforts, due diligence, negotiation and integration of acquired firms. Specialties: Strategic planning, organizational restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, financial and accounting management, incentive and performance plans, hiring and mentoring professional and support staff. Eliminating toxic work environments to produce supportive, empowering and productive destination companies. Budgeting, forecasting, and structuring financial and operating plans to maximize company profits, employee satisfaction, and client success. Member:- Bar Association of the District of Columbia- Maryland State Bar Association- United States Supreme Court Bar Association