I am a senior financial executive with a public accounting background and 15+ years of management leadership in accounting, financial reporting, risk management, information technology and office administration in private industry.Until recently, I was SVP-Administrative Officer for Duke Realty Corporation, a real estate investment trust specializing in the development, construction, and ongoing management of bulk distribution warehouses. Successes include the formation of several departments including Treasury, Collections and a Shared Services Center for Accounts Payable and Receivables. In addition, I was Chairman of the Overhead Committee that oversaw 4 reductions in workforce due to a changing business model.Colleagues know me as a trusted advisor to customers, both internally and externally. I believe that you should empower your employees to actively reach out to customers and listen to what they want and need. With proper collaboration and communication, technology can be properly utilized to efficiently and cost-effectively provide solutions and support.Outside of work, I have a strong passion for children and adoption. My two youngest daughters are adopted and I have had the opportunity to be on multiple boards that provide support for homeless and at-risk children throughout the world.Skills: leadership, communication, business process re-engineering, budgeting expertise, accounting system assessment, risk management expertise, process implementation, strategic planning, cost reduction and containment, process improvement strategies, financial reporting.