Demonstrated business minded leader from an aggressive goal oriented environment. National and international experience dealing with capital markets, customers, vendors and underwriters.Evergreen International Aviation, Inc. and Subsidiaries1985 to October 2013Twenty-eight years experience in financial leadership positions involving all aspects of finance, treasury, accounting, financial planning and reporting, audit and risk management. Experience has included board of director, corporate officer, department and operational responsibilities. Major accomplishments include:• Completion of a $370 million debt-restructuring package• Arranged lease and debt financing for various aircraft and other assets with transaction values ranging up to $20 million• Negotiated various secured loan packages and related documents• Managed the disposition process of subsidiary company, Evergreen Maintenance Center, Inc.• Coordinated Evergreen’s S-4 filing with the Security Exchange Commission and ongoing 10Q and 10K reports• Negotiated insurance coverage for assets valued in excess of $600 million and liability limits of $1 billion• Prepared and negotiated US Government contracts valued up to $100 million• Held security clearance for US Government contract management• Extensive travel worldwide supporting financing, business development, insurance procurement and operational auditing• Provided financial support for legal claims and law suits achieving settlements in excess of $16 million including being deposed and testifying in court proceedings• Prepared, negotiated and settled over $30 million of physical damage insurance claims• Led Finance and Accounting function consolidating seven subsidiary companies including up to 50 staff members• Installed internal control function
Listed skills include Risk Management, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Accounting, and 22 others.