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Executive leader of Finance, Accounting, Purchasing and Commercial Development for marine operations and ship management services company with cargo, research and special mission ships deployed worldwide for the U.S. Department of the Navy and U.S. Maritime Administration’s Ready Reserve Force. Granted secret security clearance by the United States government.

Principal executive of the private equity-owned and largest regional airline in Alaska, operating 400 passenger and cargo flights per day in Part 121 and Part 135 operations to 118 destinations with 72 aircraft and 1,300 employees.Piloted company through Chapter 11 proceeding and successful sale of airlines and restart of operations, saved over 500 jobs and realized over $60M of recoveries for creditors versus $35M appraised liquidation value.Led integration of airline acquisition, streamlined operations and achieved synergies 40% above investment case.

Freeport, Texas, Us

Executive leader of leading global port operation and multi-modal supply-chain logistics hub, serving petrochemical, crude, LNG, bulk aggregate, vehicle, steel and general and project cargo markets. Directed Accounting, Treasury, Risk Management, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Systems, Communications and Security Information Technology (IT) and Human Resources.Developed long-term growth and economic impact strategies for the Port, its customers and end markets. Analyzed development ventures and directed commercial negotiations to optimize customer and asset portfolios.Structured and streamlined capital planning and resource allocations via implementation of returns-focused contract analysis framework and tools. Managed long-range financial forecasting and tax planning.Campaigned among constituents and attained voter approval of bond referendum to fund expansion of public use navigable waterway. Raised long-term debt capital for multi-use terminal, rail, land and warehouse assets. Developed and managed bank, advisory, brokerage and rating agency relationships.Advised elected Port Commission on commercial, financial and operations matters and community relations.

Houston, Tx, Us

Independent consulting, self-employed. Developed and formulated finance and business strategy consultations and advisory services, specializing in client capital structure efficiency, operations and financial performance and debt and lease negotiations and execution.Advised the world’s largest global commercial helicopter operator in successful Chapter 11 restructuring. Implemented cornerstone aircraft fleet strategy and achieved $1.4B reduction in debt and lease obligations.Targeted and developed growth opportunities in rotary and fixed-wing sectors for manufacturer of aircraft and aircraft component storage products and solutions.Advised helicopter services client on bid strategy and competitor analysis for major government contract bid.Served in industry development role on Helicopter Association International’s (HAI) Finance & Leasing Committee.

Houston, Tx, Us

Arranged and coordinated global financing for leading provider of industrial aviation services with major offshore oil and gas and search and rescue operations on six continents. Negotiated and executed leases, contracts, and financing agreements for $4.0B aircraft fleet of fixed-wing and rotary aircraft.Spearheaded Capital Raising in bank and capital markets, Commercial Bid Analysis, Rating Agency Relationships, Cash Management and UK Pension Investments.Successfully optimized $2.0B leased aircraft portfolio, revamping strategy from ground up with emphasis on capital efficiency, executing renewals, buyouts, and returns.Expanded and managed 17-member bank syndicate through refinancing of secured $350M credit facility and diversifying capital sources and bank services.Promoted after one year and nominated by the CEO for Leadership Development Team.

Houston, Tx, Us

Managed Corporate Finance, Interest Rate and Foreign Exchange Risk, Insurance and Cash Management for $14B Master Limited Partnership (MLP) with midstream Oil & Gas assets and operations throughout the USA and Canada.Raised $3.4B in eight debt and equity capital market transactions – negotiations, documentation and execution.Executed IPO spinoff of gas storage business. Forecasted daily/monthly/long-term cash and liquidity and executed daily fundings in both USD and CAD under five revolving credit facilities within 30-member bank group.Ran Credit group with 200+ customers and $4.0B in open credit and marketed insurance risks to global syndicates.

Houston, Tx, Us

Directed Corporate Finance, Risk Management, Commodity Hedging, Cash Management and Credit Management, Information Technology and SOX compliance for $2.0B manufacturer of steel and building products.Executed $2.0B sale of legacy steel segment and IPO spinoff of building products business.Refinanced $350M, unsecured five-year revolving credit facility to replace existing secured agreement, slashing $500K in annual fixed costs and releasing $1.0B in collateral.

College Park, Georgia, Us

Arranged lease equity and debt financing for over $3.0B of regional jets, spare engines, simulators, airport equipment and maintenance support agreements through 8-year period of 20% annual revenue growth.Served as Primary Relationship Manager for lessors and financiers and Chief Relationship Lead and Spokesperson for sell-side analysts, portfolio managers, investors and the New York Stock Exchange through successful IPO.

Chicago, Il, Us

Refinanced Continental’s post-bankruptcy debt and funded fleet renewal and growth with over $2.0B in bank and capital markets transactions. Reduced borrowing rates over 500 basis points with annual savings of over $100M.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance And Accounting

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Economics

High School Diploma, Math And Science