Jason Kees Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Responsible for providing fiscal oversight of the Division of Aging’s activities to assure appropriate, efficient and effective use of resources. These activities ensure full compliance with all applicable state and federal requirements in the provision of long-term services and supports access to those services. Provides contract and financial oversight of division grantees and contractors to achieve the objectives of the Indiana Family and Social Service’s Division of Aging.• Provided direct oversight of monthly claims approvals and ongoing contract preparation and tracking• Evaluated fiscal and service performance in accordance with established policies and contract provisions• Developed and utilized management tools to monitor grantee and contractor performance for all Division of Aging programs and to facilitate accurate and consistent claiming procedures and data gathering for state and federal rules and reporting• Served as the division primary contact for contract and monetary claims processes and troubleshooting for all Division of Aging contractors

Indianapolis, Indiana

Served in a leadership and senior program director role for The American Legion, the largest Veteran Service Organization in the United States, • Guided all operation efforts for organization’s Americanism and Children and Youth programs, including annual budget, finance, accounting, program development and launch, marketing and project management and reporting • Evaluated programs and policies and provided recommendations that enhanced program quality and organizational brand and worked with partners to support end-to-end business service delivery and client satisfaction • Served as organization’s primary expert on Americanism and Children & Youth policy issues and conducted numerous media interviews (print, radio and TV) on behalf of organization• Increased national program awareness through the development of content for organization’s magazine, website, social media and creation of program materials (e.g. brochures, newsletters and bulletins) • Enhanced program effectiveness by coordinating and planning national training conferences, program development events, and commission and committee meetings• Researched and provided recommendations to senior leadership on legislation and congressional actions and created and published annual report and summary that was delivered to Congress• Oversaw the daily operations of The American Legion’s Child Welfare Foundation (CWF), a separate 501 (c) (3) foundation, that included financial management, fundraising, grant administration and fulfillment (2013-2017)• Served as key advisor between the CWF’s board of directors, The American Legion, outside organizations and donors• Administered over $600K in grants to nonprofit youth-serving organizations annually and supervised and monitored annual grants for compliance, timely progress and completion and reporting• Streamlined operating expenses, reducing costs 60% • Oversaw annual recognition and promotions program that resulted in consistent annual donation growth

Indianapolis, Indiana

Created strategic plans, supervised teams, planned and executed a million dollar budget and managed a nationwide program benefiting thousands of Veterans and their families. • Managed a staff of two national program managers with full responsibility for hiring, training, mentoring and the conducting of performance reviews and evaluations • Directed the execution of all business operations from service conception to implementation including development of policies and procedures • Planned and executed national conventions, training and executive committee meetings and provided consultative guidance and support to chairman, board of directors and 120 commission members from across the country • Drove program expansion, resulting in 50% increase in number of injured service members receiving aid and comfort items through organizations’ Operation Comfort Warrior program• Grew average annual donations for American Legion Endowment Fund through increased marketing and new recognition program• Presented to diverse audiences and at conventions at the national, regional and state level on issues regarding Youth Welfare programs and initiatives• Developed organization’s policy positions and resolutions, white papers, congressional and program-wide communications to ensure that organizational stance and positions were effectively communicated to key stakeholders

Indianapolis, Indiana

Managed national children and youth programs that focused on child safety, health, and well-being.• Streamlined application and adjudication process of Temporary Financial Assistance program that provided financial assistance to minor children of veterans, resulting in substantial increase in approved grants and children assisted• Reinvigorated national program that connected activated military members and families to community-based resources, significantly raising number of families served annually• Created national annual conference, training state children and youth leaders on youth programs of organization and relevant child-welfare issues

Muncie, Indiana

Direct oversight and management of a licensed 134-bed residential healthcare campus with an operating budget of over $4 million. Increased occupancy 58% within six months with an aggressive marketing campaign. Reduced total operating expenses by 50% with strict adherence to the approved operating budget.

Decatur, Illinois Area

Assisted with the operations and oversight of a 161-bed licensed skilled nursing facility.Reduced worker’s compensation expenses by 87% by creating an employee safety committee and offering regular safety training.

Urbana, Illinois

Served 2 years as light infantryman and unit Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical warfare expert and trainer to enhance military unit readiness. Awarded Humanitarian Service Medal for service during Mississippi River flooding.

Fort Ord, Ca

Served 3 years as light infantryman applying military skills and knowledge in home-station environments as well as overseas assignments. Awarded Army Achievement Medal for exemplary service while deployed in support of Los Angeles riots. Other awards include Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Multinational Forces and Observers Medal.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology