Project management and client relationship responsibilities on strategic planning engagements with companies in the energy services industry.

Strategy Development, M&A. Instrumental in administering numerous acquisitions for Ecova as well as the eventual sale of Ecova to a subsidiary of GDF Suez in conjunction with investment banker, Robert W Baird & Co. Leadership responsibility for creating Ecova's annual strategic plan refresh and associated operating plans.

Managed all aspects of a multi million dollar communications company. Provided leadership in starting the company as a spin off from Avista Corp. Developed and implemented the initial business plan, hired all employees, managed the operations and administrative functions, represented the company in public and media relations matters. Sold and project managed the installation of new contracts. Exceeded all forecasts for revenue, cash flow, net income and return on invested capital over its… Show more Managed all aspects of a multi million dollar communications company. Provided leadership in starting the company as a spin off from Avista Corp. Developed and implemented the initial business plan, hired all employees, managed the operations and administrative functions, represented the company in public and media relations matters. Sold and project managed the installation of new contracts. Exceeded all forecasts for revenue, cash flow, net income and return on invested capital over its six year life resulting in a sale that generated a 450% return on investment for the company’s owners. Show less

Coordinated the mergers & acquisition and alliance management activities for a diversified $8B energy, information, and technology enterprise. Formulated acquisition and alliance strategy, identified and evaluated prospects and potential deal structures, negotiated terms and contractual arrangements, planned and managed all integration activities. Authored business plans for six subsidiary companies and the utility. Served as Director of Corporate Development and General Manager of Fiber… Show more Coordinated the mergers & acquisition and alliance management activities for a diversified $8B energy, information, and technology enterprise. Formulated acquisition and alliance strategy, identified and evaluated prospects and potential deal structures, negotiated terms and contractual arrangements, planned and managed all integration activities. Authored business plans for six subsidiary companies and the utility. Served as Director of Corporate Development and General Manager of Fiber optic Network Division of Avista Communications responsible for mergers & acquisitions, alliance management, new market development and the leadership of fiber optic network team. Provided leadership for Avista Labs as the initial VP of Sales and Marketing with responsibility for all sales & marketing activities including business & alliance development, direct & indirect sales channel development, sales planning & management and web site, advertising and marketing collateral development. Show less

Developed and implemented the business plan for a start up restaurant franchise operation. Provided vision and leadership in all areas of operations including business process documentation, sales, franchise and local unit marketing, legal and trademark development, financial planning and control, franchise support programs, market research, training program development, field support systems, business formulation and tax structure, media relations, architectural approach and equipment… Show more Developed and implemented the business plan for a start up restaurant franchise operation. Provided vision and leadership in all areas of operations including business process documentation, sales, franchise and local unit marketing, legal and trademark development, financial planning and control, franchise support programs, market research, training program development, field support systems, business formulation and tax structure, media relations, architectural approach and equipment analysis. Show less

Managed all aspects of accounting, finance, human resources, risk management, information systems and billing for a $20 million division of McCaw Cellular/AT&T. Member of the four-person senior management team responsible for overall success of the Eastern Washington District. Reorganized a department that was experiencing significant operations and morale problems. Re-engineered financial functions and acted as the major catalyst for integrating financial resources across the Pacific/Rocky… Show more Managed all aspects of accounting, finance, human resources, risk management, information systems and billing for a $20 million division of McCaw Cellular/AT&T. Member of the four-person senior management team responsible for overall success of the Eastern Washington District. Reorganized a department that was experiencing significant operations and morale problems. Re-engineered financial functions and acted as the major catalyst for integrating financial resources across the Pacific/Rocky Mountain Region and integration of McCaw Cellular and AT&T following the merger in 1995.Developed strategic business plans for AT&T’s PCS wireless markets in Chicago, Detroit and Omaha. Show less

Deloitte & Touche, Seattle, WashingtonCoopers & Lybrand, Sydney, AustraliaArthur Andersen, Seattle, WashingtonProject management and client relationship responsibilities on a variety of consulting engagements as summarized below:• Developed information systems strategic plans, defined requirements, selected hardware and integrated software and implemented financial accounting, activity based cost accounting, order processing, manufacturing resource planning, scheduling, shop… Show more Deloitte & Touche, Seattle, WashingtonCoopers & Lybrand, Sydney, AustraliaArthur Andersen, Seattle, WashingtonProject management and client relationship responsibilities on a variety of consulting engagements as summarized below:• Developed information systems strategic plans, defined requirements, selected hardware and integrated software and implemented financial accounting, activity based cost accounting, order processing, manufacturing resource planning, scheduling, shop floor control, purchasing, inventory, distribution, quality management, maintenance management, payroll, and management reporting systems in manufacturing, distribution, retail and leasing companies.• Business Process, Operations and Systems re-engineering projects. Developed and implemented goals and objectives, customer relations programs, continuous quality improvement programs, training programs, policies and procedure reviews, management decision support systems and supervision programs. Show less