Doug Durbin is a Director of Planning and Analysis at d.a. Davidson Companies. He possess expertise in financial analysis, strategic planning, strategy, budgets, mergers and acquisitions and 20 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Doug is amazing! He provided an objective analysis of our financial projections. It was, without a doubt, the best financial review I've ever seen. Additionally, he did a terrific job presenting to the board. He effectively identified risks and opportunities and explained a complex set of financial assumptions. The result was very positive as the board found him very trustworthy and competent. I will definitely work with Doug again in the future." and "As Advisory Board President of the Washing Re-EDucation Association, I am happy to offer this recommendation on behalf of Mr. Durbin. WAREA was connected with Mr. Durbin in June of 2011 through 501Commons as part of our work to develop a comprehensive strategic and financial plan to better position our organization for success in the upcoming years. We were greatly in need of a comprehensive financial assessment and sound recommendations for next steps. The Executive Board and I worked closely with Mr. Durbin throughout his time on the project. Mr. Durbin quickly became a tremendous incredible asset to our team. He took the time to understand our organization and previous operations at a deep level, guided us through every step of the planning process, developed clear, obtainable financial recommendations, and left us with a tool to assess the financial impact of growth alternatives. This tool will allow us to build a cohesive budget and forecast to assist leadership in long-term planning and decision-making. It is important to note that not only did Mr. Durbin create a comprehensive model showing existing revenue and expense flows as well as resulting profitability, he took the extra effort to ensure we fully understood the financial implications of our existing business model. Doug spent hours sifting through past financial records, some of which were in poor shape, and consulting with our current Executive Board to get the accurate baseline information needed to develop a plan for future growth. What was most impressive was how Doug was able to present the information in a way that was understandable to those of us with limited financial background. He not only shared the details of the financials, but also taught the group how to understand and utilize it effectively. This was an integral piece in making the information useful to us as an organization. We interfaced with Mr. Durbin via both phone conferences as well as face-to-face meetings. Doug’s attention to detail, ability to quickly assess and grasp the needs of our organization as well as his comprehensive presentation of the material were outstanding. He was thorough, supportive, and highly professional throughout our work together. While he formally completed his dedicated time to WAREA August 31, 2011, he has offered to provide informal support as needed. We are extremely grateful for the work Mr. Durbin did for our organization and would highly recommend him for any team or organization needing his services. If I can provide any further information on behalf of Mr. Durbin please feel free to contact me at samanthaarons@hotmail.com Sincerely, Samantha Arons M.ED LMHC WAREA Advisory Board President"