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Dallas, Tx, Us

Encinitas, California, United States

Dudek is an ESOP-owned southern California multidisciplinary environmental and engineering firm with 800 professionals. Dudek is ranked as one of the Top US Environmental Firms (ENR, 2021)

Tempe, Arizona, United States

Alta Southwest is a culturally focused Engineering Consulting Firm serving the Geotechnical Engineering, Surveying, Material Testing, Civil Engineering & Vertical Inspection needs of their clients in the Domestic US. Alta is poised for significant growth with a demonstrated track record in acquisitions, integration and innovation.

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Senior executive responsible for managing the financial actions of a company including cash flow and financial planning as well as providing financial input to Strategic Initiatives and Plans. Resigned due to COVID travel limitations from the US.

Morristown, New Jersey

Louis Berger is an Engineering News-Record top-20 ranked, $1 billion global professional services corporation that helps clients solve their most complex infrastructure and development challengeswith nearly 6,000 engineers, economists, scientists and planners in over 50 nations.

Houston Texas

FTSE 250 London listed company with $1.5 billion in revenue and 16,000 global employees.Finalized a five-bank group for the funding to purchase Valerus Field Solutions ($500m).Implemented a bi-lateral bonding arrangement for foreign project level bonding.Finalized the Sale of Shares to SNC-Lavalin (TSX:SNC) for $2B - delisted on the London Exchange.

Houston Texas

Private equity held 2,000 person professional engineering and field services organization serving the energy industry. The four divisions execute, maintain and manage all aspects of the global asset life cycle.Finalized a 14 institution financial restructuring to provide capital for long-term growth initiatives.Restructured the Accounting / Finance Support Team foundation in people, processes, tools, decision support and accountability.Spearheaded the divestiture of one… Show more Private equity held 2,000 person professional engineering and field services organization serving the energy industry. The four divisions execute, maintain and manage all aspects of the global asset life cycle.Finalized a 14 institution financial restructuring to provide capital for long-term growth initiatives.Restructured the Accounting / Finance Support Team foundation in people, processes, tools, decision support and accountability.Spearheaded the divestiture of one division to provide working capital and focus management’s time.Identified and negotiated the Indicative offer for the sale of the Company to Huntington Ingalls (HII). Show less

Houston Texas

Boutique business consulting firm delivering strategic initiative execution services to growing companies.Developed a full go-to-market campaign for a private shipyard to grow beyond their traditional market.Established full company procedures, infrastructure and governance for a start up privately owned Oil &Gas startup and assisted in the evaluation of over 500 acquisitions and integrated all purchased assetsCoordinated Strategic Account Penetration activities for a global… Show more Boutique business consulting firm delivering strategic initiative execution services to growing companies.Developed a full go-to-market campaign for a private shipyard to grow beyond their traditional market.Established full company procedures, infrastructure and governance for a start up privately owned Oil &Gas startup and assisted in the evaluation of over 500 acquisitions and integrated all purchased assetsCoordinated Strategic Account Penetration activities for a global energy support service entity.Identified and structured alternative staffing models and sources for a regional EPC company. Show less

Houston, Texas

During this period, Mustang’s revenue grew from $200 million to over $1billion, headcount increased from 1,200 to over 5,000 and the business expanded outside the US with offices in the UK, Australia, Malaysia, India, Canada, and Saudi Arabia. The second generation of executive leaders successfully transitioned from the founders and the company earned #4 in Houston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work.Identified commercially responsible alternatives for Corporate Risk Analysis and… Show more During this period, Mustang’s revenue grew from $200 million to over $1billion, headcount increased from 1,200 to over 5,000 and the business expanded outside the US with offices in the UK, Australia, Malaysia, India, Canada, and Saudi Arabia. The second generation of executive leaders successfully transitioned from the founders and the company earned #4 in Houston Business Journal’s Best Places to Work.Identified commercially responsible alternatives for Corporate Risk Analysis and Mitigation.Αctively participated in corporate strategic planning as Mustang embarked on its second generation of leadership including the establishment of an executive, governance, IT and safety committees.Developed a comprehensive Acquisition Process and served as the Project Lead for business acquisitions (approx. 6-10 opportunities annually) and disposals.Designed a balanced no-cost Employee and Family Medical Health Benefit for all employees.Lead the accounting / finance function through an extreme growth period with minimal headcount increases while maintaining over 50% of the original staff during the seven years.Spearheaded the selection of Oracle e-business suite as the ERP solution and served on the steering committee for implementation and ongoing governance.Participated in the International Expansion Strategy Development Project. Set up the international option vetting process and spearheaded the “Mustang-in-a-box” concept for greenfield office set up. This process was designed to efficiently establish operations internationally with a solid foundation.Served as Chairman of the Board for Mustang Tampa and coordinated the sale of this entity to the Management Team with a private equity backer. Show less

Houston, Texas

Originally hired to lead the financial sections for SEC reporting, analyst calls and the financial section of the Halliburton Board Meetings, I also supported the asbestos litigation financial impacts and the separation of Halliburton and KBR. Halliburton carved out KBR at which time I was promoted to the controller of the Halliburton Energy Services Group – what is now known as Halliburton.Directed accounting and reporting of a $9 billion dollar segment – over 100 countries and 1200… Show more Originally hired to lead the financial sections for SEC reporting, analyst calls and the financial section of the Halliburton Board Meetings, I also supported the asbestos litigation financial impacts and the separation of Halliburton and KBR. Halliburton carved out KBR at which time I was promoted to the controller of the Halliburton Energy Services Group – what is now known as Halliburton.Directed accounting and reporting of a $9 billion dollar segment – over 100 countries and 1200 accounting staff.Established financial reporting components of $400 million trade receivables financing line. Led the SAP accounting implementation for three business segments.Initiated and developed a real-time career planning tool for the entire Halliburton organization. Other departments at Halliburton eventually adopted the tool.Organized the recovery of a $62 million line with Export / Import Bank for work in Russia & Angola.Structured and oversaw process improvements and financial direction of the Nigerian operations. Show less

Singapore, Norway & Houston, Tx

Established Regional Headquarters in Singapore and negotiated and received Economic Development Board award from Singapore Government (first for a Norwegian company, first for an oilfield services company).Developed and communicated tax and legal alternatives / preferences for operations in regional countries. Worked with local tax and regulatory agencies, consultants and legal advisors for optimal financial and operational structures.Worked alongside the development teams to establish… Show more Established Regional Headquarters in Singapore and negotiated and received Economic Development Board award from Singapore Government (first for a Norwegian company, first for an oilfield services company).Developed and communicated tax and legal alternatives / preferences for operations in regional countries. Worked with local tax and regulatory agencies, consultants and legal advisors for optimal financial and operational structures.Worked alongside the development teams to establish offshore petroleum licensing regulations in regional countries where such legislation was not complete (Pakistan and offshore China). Assisted the geophysical arm of national governments to legislate an optimal time frame for proprietary license periods (Australia and Indonesia).Designed and presented customer specific sales and marketing plans, along with full contracts and alternatives for significant customers to achieve target revenues.Served on several enterprise wide committees focused on improving internal processes. Show less

Houston

Directed SEC and management reporting for 2000 and 2001 including a restructuring and segment sale.Established and chaired four cross segment teams focused on employee development.Championed the purchase and deployment of a Business Warehouse dashboard for global information distribution.Sponsored and internal team to shorten the close timeline and improve management reporting.

Bba, Accounting, Distinguished Student

Activities and Societies: Corps of Cadets, Alpha Phi Sorority, Woman's Choir, Student Leadership, Opera and Performing Arts Society.

Accounting