Heidi's Village unites the animal welfare community and inspires the innovation, advocacy, and change necessary to find a home for every pet. We set the standard in animal welfare by providing a holistic, affordable way to house, heal, and promote the adoption of our community's most vulnerable animals; cultivating leaders and sharing our knowledge to establish ourselves as a trusted resource, partner, and advocate; and collaborating with our community to produce innovative ideas that… Show more Heidi's Village unites the animal welfare community and inspires the innovation, advocacy, and change necessary to find a home for every pet. We set the standard in animal welfare by providing a holistic, affordable way to house, heal, and promote the adoption of our community's most vulnerable animals; cultivating leaders and sharing our knowledge to establish ourselves as a trusted resource, partner, and advocate; and collaborating with our community to produce innovative ideas that increase shelter prevention and transform rescued animals into future family members. Show less

ACG encompasses over fifty years of executive experience across its partner group, offering consultative services in finance, operations, human resources, technology, legal and compliance. Industry expertise includes non-profit, technology, insurance, professional employer organizations, manufacturing, real estate, professional services, and more.

A national retailer and manufacturer of artisan chocolates and custom desserts, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with its premiere retail cafe located in central Phoenix at Biltmore Fashion Park.Assisted in laying the foundation for sustainable growth in this start-up phase entity, including the design and implementation of IT infrastructure, Finance/Accounting structure and systems, and team recruitment and training. Responsible for all day-to-day finance, administration, human… Show more A national retailer and manufacturer of artisan chocolates and custom desserts, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with its premiere retail cafe located in central Phoenix at Biltmore Fashion Park.Assisted in laying the foundation for sustainable growth in this start-up phase entity, including the design and implementation of IT infrastructure, Finance/Accounting structure and systems, and team recruitment and training. Responsible for all day-to-day finance, administration, human resources, IT, and operational management, including coordination and implementation of new systems, processes, and business initiatives; strategic planning, budgeting and reporting; facilities and production management; team management and motivation. Show less

Vensure Employer Services is a national Professional Employer's Organization (PEO), headquartered in Arizona with satellite offices in Hawaii and California. Serving clients in all industries and spanning 30+ states, the company offers a wide range of services, including payroll and benefits administration, workers' compensation insurance programs, employee safety and loss control programs, as well as a host of human resource services. Participated in the company’s growth from 3,000… Show more Vensure Employer Services is a national Professional Employer's Organization (PEO), headquartered in Arizona with satellite offices in Hawaii and California. Serving clients in all industries and spanning 30+ states, the company offers a wide range of services, including payroll and benefits administration, workers' compensation insurance programs, employee safety and loss control programs, as well as a host of human resource services. Participated in the company’s growth from 3,000 worksite employees to over 16,000 in just two years’ time. Responsible for finance, administration, human resources, IT, and operational management, including legal and compliance matters; coordination and implementation of new systems, processes, and business initiatives; strategic planning, budgeting and reporting; team management and motivation. Show less

Established in 1968 and backed by over three dozen professionals, Schmidt Westergard & Company is an independent full-service tax, audit, accounting and business advisory CPA firm, focused on privately held, middle market companies, owners and managers. Schmidt Westergard & Company is a member of BKR International, a global association of independent certified public accounting and management consulting firms operating in over 300 locations worldwide. Responsible for finance, human… Show more Established in 1968 and backed by over three dozen professionals, Schmidt Westergard & Company is an independent full-service tax, audit, accounting and business advisory CPA firm, focused on privately held, middle market companies, owners and managers. Schmidt Westergard & Company is a member of BKR International, a global association of independent certified public accounting and management consulting firms operating in over 300 locations worldwide. Responsible for finance, human resources, IT, and operations management, including coordination and implementation of new systems, processes, and business initiatives, facilities management, strategic planning, ROI analyses, and team management. Show less

Responsible for all finance/accounting, legal/risk management, compliance/contract administration, and HR functions of this privately held healthcare company specializing in sleep medicine. Operations spanned five states, with over two dozen facilities serving nearly 2,000 patients per month.

Performed financial consulting services for various clients, including substantial work for a publicly traded (OTCBB: VTLV.OB) manufacturer and distributor of nutraceuticals. Company executed four acquisitions and seven debt/equity offerings, raising in excess of $10M, during the two-year reporting period covered, involving complex equity transactions, analyses, and disclosures. Contracted projects included quarterly/annual SEC reporting, coordination and preparation for quarterly review/annual… Show more Performed financial consulting services for various clients, including substantial work for a publicly traded (OTCBB: VTLV.OB) manufacturer and distributor of nutraceuticals. Company executed four acquisitions and seven debt/equity offerings, raising in excess of $10M, during the two-year reporting period covered, involving complex equity transactions, analyses, and disclosures. Contracted projects included quarterly/annual SEC reporting, coordination and preparation for quarterly review/annual audit, consolidation and integration of newly acquired entities, and centralization of finance functions. Show less

Responsible for all financial, administrative, and operational functions for multiple privately-held entities under common ownership (collectively, the “IntelliCommunities Companies”) offering proprietary software, custom development, and information technology services primarily to the real estate industry.

Responsible for all finance personnel in publicly traded (AMEX:OSE) Information Technology Solutions provider, participating in growth from virtual start-up, single location, and OTC-traded entity to national, $120M AMEX-listed company through seven acquisitions and five office start-ups in a 12-month period.

Responsibilities in this international professional services firm included audit, review, and special engagements for clientele across industries, private and public, with sales volume ranging from $100K to $1.5B. Managed or participated in various special assignments including: three period audit of high-growth company related to potential public offering; three period audit for acquisition of $18M company with emphasis on purchase accounting; financial desegregation of a $50M combined entity… Show more Responsibilities in this international professional services firm included audit, review, and special engagements for clientele across industries, private and public, with sales volume ranging from $100K to $1.5B. Managed or participated in various special assignments including: three period audit of high-growth company related to potential public offering; three period audit for acquisition of $18M company with emphasis on purchase accounting; financial desegregation of a $50M combined entity for purpose of resale, requiring complex assumption creation and presentation; implementation of an innovative physical inventory process for a $1.5B company resulting in significant time and cost savings. Served on Continuing Education Steering Committee and instructed assorted continuing education seminars. Show less