Semi-retired, now doing part-time consulting for non-profit organizations.

$120 million 501(c)(3) organization leading the northern Illinois community in solving hunger by providing nutritious meals to those in need through innovative programs and partnerships. Working collaboratively with a community of donors, volunteers and feeding programs, the food bank provides food across 13 northern Illinois counties each week. Northern Illinois Food Bank, a member of Feeding America, has received Charity Navigator’s 4-Star rating for 14 consecutive years for its fiscal responsibility. BBB accredited since 2010. Ninety-seven percent of the food bank’s resources go to programs that feed the hungry.* 2010-2014 Chief Financial Officer, responsible for Finance & IT functions* 2015-2017 Chief Financial & Strategy Officer, added responsibility for agency & nutrition program teams* 2018 Chief Strategy Officer, transitioned Finance & IT functions to new CFO to focus fully on developing strategy and capacity to solve hunger in our service area

New $45 million regional business unit for Philips launched January 2010. Designs, manufactures and distributes lighting fixtures of Forecast, Thomas and Philips brands to lighting showrooms, electrical distributors, do-it-yourself stores and online retailers primarily to the residential or consumer market.* Established new business processes and internal controls to support consolidated business.* Manage staff in Accounting, Sales Administration, Pricing and Quotes.* Ensure compliance with IFRS, Philips accounting policies, Sarbanes-Oxley and other internal control requirements.* Direct annual operating plan, strategic plan, rolling forecast and monthly financial close processes.

$20 million division of Philips. Designs, manufactures and distributes lighting fixtures to lighting showrooms, electrical distributors, do-it-yourself stores and online retailers to the residential market.

$140 million group of 13 divisions in 7 factories located throughout the U.S. and Germany. Designs, manufactures and distributes lighting fixtures primarily to the commercial market.

$2 billion division with 18 U.S. factories and 1 Mexican factory. Manufactures beverage cans for the soft drink and beer markets.