Diana Garvis Purcel, Mba, Nadc.Dc Email & Phone Number

Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Delray Beach, Florida, Us

Founded in 1996, PetMeds® (petmeds.com) is Your Trusted Pet Health Expert, providing fast, convenient, and helpful service to over 10 million customers across the U.S. Pet parents can save money by ordering premium pet foods, prescription and over-the counter medications, treats and more at PetMeds.com or by calling 1-800-PetMeds. PetMeds® has also revolutionized affordable and accessible veterinary care by offering Pumpkin® pet insurance plans and same-day VetLive® telehealth appointments directly on the PetMeds® website. PetCareRx (petcarerx.com) is a wholly owned subsidiary of PetMeds®.NASDAQ: PETS

Monroe Township, New Jersey, Us

OPT provides intelligent maritime solutions and services that enable safer, cleaner, and more productive ocean operations for the defense and security, oil and gas, science and research, and offshore wind markets. Our PowerBuoy® platforms provide clean and reliable electric power and real-time data communications for remote maritime and subsea applications. We also provide WAM-V® autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) and marine robotics services. The Company’s headquarters is in Monroe Township, New Jersey and has an additional office in Richmond, California. www.OceanPowerTechnologies.com.NYSE: OPTT

Audit Committee Financial Expert available for Board Member, Board Director, Advisory Board Member roles seeking to provide governance, strategy, and fiscal leadership during times of growth and/or transformation. Contact dianagpurcel@gmail.com.

Edgewater, Md, Us

Executive Springboard matches executives with mentors who have sat in their functional chairs, who share their experiences and who speak their language. Executive Springboard mentors are selected for their functional expertise and for their relevant corporate experience.

Frankfort, Il, Us

PDA is a national, non-profit association of CEOs, owners, executives and directors of private companies. We provide a national network where executives and professionals interested in board service can find and meet with those interested in securing exceptional board members.PDA's mission is creating, sustaining and enhancing private company value through the active use of Boards of Directors and Advisory Boards. We advocate for excellent practices in board formation and governance.

Golden Valley, Mn, Us

As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we’re advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere.MissionTo engage the hearts, hands, and minds of the community to help animals.VisionTo compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals.Core ValuesBe good to animals. Partner with people. Lead responsibly with compassion.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

Now Boarding is a state-of-the-art, 24/7 boarding, daycare, and grooming facility pleasing pets and their people since 2008. Now Boarding is an affiliate of Animal Humane Society and our services reinforce its mission. Proceeds help support Animal Humane Society's core services and together we are strengthening the human-animal bond. (Company was sold in 2021)

Eden Prairie, Minnesota , Us

Joined organization to support turnaround efforts and provide leadership and change management through significant instability and transformation. Helped create a culture of discipline and accountability. Instrumental in negotiating an amendment to a $90.0M credit facility, gaining flexibility in both rates and structure, as well as in restructuring of a returns freight management contract, resulting in ~$1.0M annualized savings. Led the process initiated by the board during 2018, to seek strategic alternatives. ✦ Active advisor in board meetings on key aspects such as capital structure, liquidity, private placement offerings, strategic alternatives, and communication with investors.

Downers Grove, Illinois, Us

During tenure, restaurant count, revenues and Adjusted EBITDA doubled. Leveraged extensive experience in public companies, to build the infrastructure, team, programs, processes and disciplines, in preparation for an IPO. Completed numerous financing transactions. Acquired a patent for an iconic decanter, increasing margins by 35% on product. ✦ Active advisor and participant in board meetings on a wide range of activities, including strategic planning, budgeting, capital raises, debt financing, acquisitions, compensation, evaluation of benefit plans and legal issues.

Hopkins, Minnesota, Us

Led through 6 CEO transitions and through extensive growth – restaurant locations doubled, revenue grew 60%, stock price increased ~400% and market cap grew ~200%. Drove EPS from a loss of ($0.25) to earnings of $0.62, grew accumulated deficit from a loss of ($9.9M) to retained earnings of $32.7M. Increased cash from operations from $5.6M to $15.6M. Led 7 share-repurchases, resulting in the repurchase of 50%+ of company’s share base. Acquired 7 franchise-operated restaurants, resulting in $18.6M incremental sales and a growth region. Negotiated the acquisition of a franchise location, saving a write-off of ~$1M. Obtained $30M credit facility and led numerous debt restructurings, including pay-down of high interest debt, saving >$4M in interest. ✦ Contributed critical leadership and stability through numerous restructurings during times of significant economic, regulatory and governance change, including shareholder activism. Assisted a number of franchisees through the successful restructuring of their businesses.

Experienced progressive leadership and advancement during tenure. Had direct oversight responsibilities for the Finance, Accounting, Cash Management, Sales Audit, Inventory Control and Investor Relations functions.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Executive Mba; Graduated With Honors

Bsm - Management, Concentration In Accounting