Deborah R. Barker, Crx Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

I'm grateful to be part of this team of amazing, purpose-driven professionals who truly want the best for those around them. We get it. We've been there. We breathe new life into your people, processes, and profits. Our team is aligned to support your objectives. Whether you're in it for the long haul, have an exit goal, or just don't know yet, we're here as a partner to guide and "make it happen", Thank you for your trust.Leading our Accounting Services Practice, focused on the nuts and bolts of bookkeeping, accounting, controllership, and compliance while collaborating with highly experienced, multi-dimensional CFOs who can augment our day-to-day (or perhaps it's the other way around), we are at your service. Known internally as the Chief Commitment Officer and Integrator, I will ensure you have what you need and want when you need and want it. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and nothing less is acceptable.

Arlington, Texas, United States

I was humbled to be recruited by Swagerty Auto Group to complement and support the CEO, driving strategic vision, financial performance, compliance, and operational efficiencies. As a culture carrier and EOS and Culture Index promoter, I built and led a team that fulfilled our mission of providing the credit invisible and underserved with the means to change their lives and those of their loved ones. We didn't sell automobiles or financing; we supported people and their dreams.

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

I had the privilege of providing strategic financial, sourcing and procurement, IT, and real estate direction, controls and governance to Van's Kitchen, a purpose-driven organization. Van’s supports its communities in love to empower the underdogs, outsiders and the ‘least of these’ to rise up, conquer challenges and fulfill their dreams.

Dallas/Ft. Worth, Tx | Continental U.S. Reach

Industry-leading, diversity of thought executives sharing a passion for people & results. The support you need when you need it. - Sharing Expertise with Entrepreneurs | Guiding Growth Strategies & Connecting Deep Domain Expertise- Researching Thought & Industry Leaders | Innovative Approaches to Organizational Growth & Success- Tracking Industry Trends | Commercial Real Estate, Restaurant/Hospitality

Continental Us Reach

Developed a national strategy and business development role to build and nurture relationships toward expanding the Firm’s presence and influence in various industries.Executed credit opportunities across lines of business, leveraging expertise, credibility, and relationships to influence outcomes.Represented the firm at industry and community events, delivering the value proposition, generating leads, and recruiting talent.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Leveraging a diverse background in commercial real estate, franchise growth models, and relationship management, recruited by Chase to co-found a non-McDonald’s full-service banking platform focused on franchised industries. Collaborated across functional lines to define the strategic direction, coverage model, and credit parameters necessary to ensure success. Built and led a relationship management team, creating key internal and external alliances critical to achieving short- and long-term business goals. Closed $40M credit opportunities in Year 1.

Continental U.S. Reach

I started a successful career with GE in 2004, earning a variety of progressively responsible leadership roles in risk and marketing through 2013, and rejoined the organization in 2015 as a Managing Director, Brand Originations. I led a national sales team and acted as the Chicago site leader for a cross-functional group of employees. I was honored and humbled that GE bridged my service.From March 2013 to March 2015, I furthered my industry expertise by pursuing a variety of professional avenues. I accepted in March 2013 an unsolicited offer from Friday’s, a GE client and formerly owned by Carlson Restaurants, where I Ied growth initiatives within the existing franchise community and those targeted to increase the unique Brand experience & footprint. I was a key designer of the refranchising strategy & initiated the tactical sales plan prior to Carlson’s announced sale of the business. In late 2013, I launched a firm providing on-demand, real-time strategic & development insights while acting as a parental caregiver. 2004-2011 Scottsdale, AZ2011-2013 Irving, TX2015-2016 Chicago, IL

Continental U.S.

GE Capital Franchise Finance, a premier capital partner to the restaurant and limited service hospitality industries for over 20 years, established long-term relationships, leveraged multiple data sources, and actively engaged across multiple disciplines to help its clients operate and grow their businesses. When we said "We aren't just bankers, we're builders", we meant it!Coached/motivated through a customer-centric and general management leadership lens, a geographically-diverse team of 7 sales executives to generate $80M in volume and defend $20M of the existing portfolio.

Carrollton, Tx

Reporting to Chief Development and Chief Financial Officers, provided strategic direction for driving brand growth and franchise development in the US; defined and led expansion strategies in key markets, aligning holistic asset management, risks and contingencies, diversity of thoughts, and resources.

Dallas, Tx

Created and executed business development initiatives that strengthened brand position in the restaurant industry, delivered differentiated value to the franchisor and franchisee communities, provided market insights, and closed sales with key clients.

Scottsdale, Az

Recognized as a real estate expert in the restaurant space for franchise finance, provided market data on the competitive landscape, authored industry-specific updates, and collaborated on annual Chain Restaurant Industry Review.Led 8-member real estate sales team to sell over $100M of NNN-leased assets.Provided pricing, structure, and diligence recommendations for approximately $1B of new business opportunities.

Scottsdale, Az

Served on a team of multi-disciplined business experts, under the direction of a Senior VP, which completed the Trustreet integration, analyzed internal/external market conditions, identified growth opportunities, and built support for plans.

Scottsdale, Az

Reporting directly to the Chief Risk Officer, designed, implemented, and executed strategic plans for a $750M real estate portfolio.Led an eight-member team of industry experts in sales, negotiation, documentation, and valuation that exceeded all financial commitments by 10%+ and held impairments to 20% under plan.Drove transaction pricing/structure and diligence review to support $200M of franchisee sale leaseback originations.Utilized industry expertise, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills in the diligence and integration of the $3B Trustreet acquisition, transitioned all direct reports to new roles.

Scottsdale, Az

Managed, trained, and motivated a four-person team in strategic sales/vacant real estate asset repositioning to reduce losses and maximize returns; worked with franchisees to rebrand and reopen several closed locations.

Scottsdale, Az

Recruited by GE to co-found a team chartered to maximize returns via strategic asset management and disposition of an 800+ unit real estate portfolio valued at approximately $2B. Promoted to leadership role within seven months.

Anaheim, Ca

Implemented a national management program for 3,000+ leased and company-owned restaurants and vacant properties.

National

Office, medical office, industrial, and retail professional with experience in acquisitions, dispositions, site selection, tenant improvement, reimage/remodel, asset management, and property management. Strong leadership, analytical, negotiation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration