Scheid Group offers board advice and governance consulting to help organizations grow strategicallyProvides equity investments in public and private enterprises with a focus on innovative organizationsFunds capital note and subordinated debt financings for developing institutional projects

InvestorAssisting CEO with strategic acquisitions

Chair of the Audit and Risk Management CommitteeCampaign Cabinet Committee member raising $350 million+ in 2023Assists with board governance practicesVolunteer role

Board memberStrategic investor

Financial expert for NASDAQ Audit & Finance Committee member (past chair)Executive Committee member

Past board memberStrategic investor

Formed the Finance & Audit CommitteeServed as Chair of the Board of Directors Developed the organization's first strategic planContinues to assist the Board with exploring strategic growth opportunitiesVolunteer role

Assisted board in selecting strategic opportunitiesServed as selling shareholder lead representativeOversaw successful sale of company

Assisted with merger of JA USA and JA International to create JA WorldwideBecame Audit Committee Chair and Board Member for JA WorldwideLed strategic measurement of shareholder value project

Performance-driven, insightful executive with a proven ability to lead through significant change in business enterprises.Achieved or exceed both strategic growth and short-term financial plans (sales, revenue and profit) in high-pressure environments through varied economic cycles, divestitures, mergers, and acquisitions.Developed significant transaction experience, including strategy development, IPO preparation, valuation, large scale and complex negotiations, organizational design, transition planning and communications.Obtained internal oversight board experience through both elected and appointed positions within private Big 4 partnership and global non-profit organization. Exhibited role model values, leadership and team building skills in what have been people centric organizations, each unit consistently assessed to inclusive, collaborative, innovative, and entrepreneurial.Served as senior partner on numerous Financial Services clients, primarily in the Insurance and Asset Management industriesApplied my broad background in all aspects of the financial services industry and the insurance industry and was a frequent speaker at insurance/corporate governance meetings and symposiums.Provided advice on accounting treatments, operational, financial and merger issues and SEC reporting, including initial public offerings.

Global Insurance Assurance Practice Leader (2001 - 2009)Chairman Americas Insurance Practice (2001 - 2010)U.S. Insurance Practice Leader (1995 - 2001)Led the U.S. Insurance practice of Price Waterhouse through its most significant period of growth, through the merger of Price Waterhouse with Coopers & Lybrand. Led the Global Insurance Audit practice and managed all six lines of service until the sale/divestiture of three lines of service to IBM and others. Served as an elected member of the PwC U.S. Board of Partners Nominating Committee for the Senior Partner Election. Also was a member of the PwC Global Financial Services Executive Team and the Global Insurance Leadership Team. During this time, he has been assigned to the Chicago, Hartford, Milwaukee, New York, Washington DC and Zurich offices. Key Accomplishments:• Managed over 160 partners and 1,200 staff in the U.S. and led entire PwC Insurance global team generating over $400 million in revenue worldwide.• Led the Firm's internal global financial services strategy project, setting the FS agenda for the next decade.• Successfully navigated PwC Insurance practice through the merger and subsequent divestiture options of three lines of service.• Led the Firm's practice development program, which grew our Global Insurance Audit practice to become the worldwide leader with 47% market share.

Midwest Region Financial Services Leader (1991 - 1995)Partner (1988 - 1991)Key Accomplishments:• Led over 40 partners in the banking, asset management, capital markets insurance and real estate space (Audit, Tax, Actuarial, Advisory and IT).• Grew the Asset Management practice to over 350 clients, the largest in the Big 6, within the Midwest region.• Participated on team to acquire an asset management consulting and IT systems business (CYTROL System Solutions - January 1, 1995). Ultimately served on the Board of this acquired unit and assimilated Cytrol Management Consulting into the U.S. partnership.Senior Manager/Manager (1982 - 1987)Senior Accountant / Staff Accountant (1977 - 1981)Key Accomplishments:• Managed and led teams to complete audits of worldwide organizations.• Directed the development of local office practice building strategy.• Admitted to Price Waterhouse partnership after 11 years.

Senior Manager/Manager (1982 - 1987)Senior Accountant / Staff Accountant (1977 - 1981)Key Accomplishments:• Managed and led teams to complete audits of worldwide organizations.• Directed the development of local office practice building strategy.• Admitted to Price Waterhouse partnership after 11 years.