Financial leader of PRO*ACT responsible for all finance and technology functions, including strategy for managed sales to large national restaurant groups, GPO’s, and hospitality partners. Functional areas include Strategic planning, Technology, FP&A, accounting and audit oversight, budgeting, Human Resources. Primary objectives include the overhaul of financial systems and technology to replace legacy systems, add business intelligence through data and analytics, and provide strategic advantage for the organization.

Central Valley Ag Group specializes in manufacturing of bulk agricultural commodities (e.g. grain, livestock feed, pet food ingredients, wood, and agricultural based fiber products) and global supply chain logistics throughout California and Asia.Projects and Responsibilities include: Design business growth strategy including modeling, evaluation, and due diligence of new opportunities, acquisitions, and expansion initiatives Develop technology and software strategy through collaboration with IT Contract negotiation and review to ensure alignment with objectives and long-term relationships Design employee incentive programs across multiple divisions - catalyzing productivity, profitability, accountability, and employee safety as well as developing stakeholder economic alignment of interests Banking and project investor relationships - covenant compliance, financial reporting, and generation of new funding sources Capital project financing - conventional bank financing, construction loans, strategic partnership, and government funding programs Management of Accounting and Finance Department Responsibility for Human Resources, IT, Safety, Port of Oakland Export Facility, and Logistics Departments Business expansion project design and modeling including the development of 3 port facilities used for import/export activities Align business entities and cost centers to improve accountability and manage risk International business including development and oversight of overseas offices (Hong Kong and Seoul), foreign payment methods, and international shipping Management of software/ERP projects to improve accuracy, accountability among business divisions, KPI transparency, speed and automation of business processes. Implement policy and procedure across business lines including human resources, logistics, export, accounting, and risk management Project management - Construction and IT Managed commodity hedging program for Dairy Division

Industrial paper, metal, and plastic recycling company based in Ceres, California.  Developed business plan and obtained bank financing for initial business acquisition in 2008 Designed, implemented, and trained staff on accounting processes to provide reporting for good business decisions.  Prepared internal financial statement for banks Facilitated small business acquisition in 2012, facility expansions in 2012 and 2013, joint packaged product destruction venture in 2011.

Waste collection, Recycling, and Landfill Focused on cost-saving and efficiency initiatives to re-allocate funds for environmental compliance efforts. Improved accounting functions and reporting to reduce reliance and expenses associated with outside accounting firms Lead efforts to bring company into compliance maintaining compliance program under intense scrutiny by regulatory agencies by working to re-develop relationships with regulatory agencies, and promoting new cost-saving initiatives while improving reporting standards o San Joaquin Valley Air District (SJVAPCD)o California Waste Management Board (now Cal Recycle)o California – State Water Recourses Board