Initially recruited to assist in defining and implementing operational structure. Currently, direct all aspects of operations for both entities with domestic and international clients within the horse industry reporting directly to the CEO and 17 owners. Provide leadership for a 200-person workforce including 60 veterinarians and 10 different divisions of specialties. ● Developing and implementing organizational strategies, operational efficiencies and technology solutions for streamlining operations and reducing operating costs.● Enhancing the public image and recognition of the firm's name within the industry through branding initiatives, community outreach, new business development, and strategic partnerships.● Evaluating performance on an on-going basis with employees and handling all disciplinary actions with associates and employees when necessary.● Implementing processes and procedures in areas requiring strict compliance such as, infectious disease control, controlled substance monitoring, hazardous waste disposal, and radioactive material handling.● Handling administrative affairs including the negotiation of vendor contracts, communications of legal matters and the management of liability claims.● Managing preparation of budgets identifying innovative steps to improve efficiency, reduce expenses and increase company profitability.● Overseeing new business development and expansion projects, including multi-million dollar construction projects, to insure budgets are maintained and deadlines are met.● Reporting of monthly, quarterly and year-to-date financial information to Shareholders.● Managing decreases in expenses and increases in cash collected resulting in an increase of net income during challenging and difficult economic years.● Developing and maintaining complex consulting and service provider relationships with strategic business partners.

Kingston, NY; Lexington, KY; Riverside, CA; Concord, CA A Division of Fidelity National Financial – a “Fortune 500” company Instrumental in growing a background screening and mortgage credit reporting “start-up” company into the second largest of over 2,000 companies in its industry, processing over 10,000 mortgage applications daily. In 1997, the original business was sold to Fidelity National Financial (NYSE:FNF), the world's largest title insurance company. After purchase, managed the operations for all continental US production facilities.● Introduced a new production model, process improvements and cutting-edge technology to reduce the industry turnaround time by over 90% and reduce costs by over 80% through reduction in workforce required.● Led and effectively managed teams to become a preferred vendor for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and many of the nation's largest banks & mortgage companies.● Launched an aggressive restructuring of acquired operations maintaining existing client base and assisting in new revenue opportunities.● Defined specifications for a proprietary software package that allowed connection via Internet; one of the first systems of its kind.

● Acted as Interim Regional Sales Director for approximately 12 months during a period of major restructuring.● Attracted superior sales talent for key states in the development of strategic market areas. ● Developed new and acquired sales staff in key states increasing market share and revenue in the Central Region of the United States.● Negotiated and obtained contracts and service commitments with targeted national customers.