An accomplished Corporate Finance Executive with extensive experience leading a wide range of financial and strategic planning activities in public and privately held companies. Effectively partners with leaders to form strategic plans, make data-driven business decisions, and drive effective and efficient financial processes. Former Big Four Accounting Firm accountant and auditor.Known as a collaborative and ethical leader who consistently delivers on commitments and maintains quality standards. Establishes strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, retail, and public accounting. As the Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance of IKONICS/Saati Advanced Chemicals, LLC, in addition to responsibility for all finance, IT and HR functions, I am a key member of the executive team involved in strategic planning, setting company policy, and M&A activity, leading the annual strategic planning and budgeting process and board presentation while providing financial analysis to support those strategies. Previously, served as Finance Manager at Potlatch, Minnesota Pulp and Paper Division (MPPD), purchased by SAPPI Limited in May 2002. Potlatch (MPPD was an integrated pulp and paper operation with mills in Cloquet, MN, and Brainerd, MN producing high-quality pulp and graphic papers. Formerly, as the Division Manager Business Planning at Potlatch, Minnesota Pulp and Paper Division, served as the lead financial representative and a key member of Potlatch’s MPPD, management team overseeing all aspects of business operations and financial performance. SELECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS• Partnered with the CEO to successfully execute a reverse merger transaction and subsequently sell legacy assets through a contingent value right (CVR), increasing both shareholder value and liquidity. • Secured financing during the COVID-19 pandemic and a played key role in cost reduction efforts to ensure the company’s continued viability. • Secured financing to facilitate production facility expansion.• Led organization through the selection and implementation of a new ERP system including redesign and improvement of business processes.• Played a lead role in preparing and presenting financial information to facilitate the sale of Potlatch, Minnesota Pulp and Paper Division (MPPD). Worked with investment bankers, lawyers, and prospective buyers to complete the sale.Graduate of St. John's University, played intercollegiate varsity football, MBA from University of Minnesota, Duluth and CPA Inactive.