Certified Value Builder Advisor | Accredited Value Guide | Trusted Advisor | Troubleshooter | Business Accelerator | Manufacturing | Supply Chain | Board MemberGT Solutions International is focused on assisting Private Business Owners to become Executive Chairmen of their businesses and Build Business Valuation in preparation for an eventual exit through Membership in the GTSI ValueBuilder as they progress from Team Member to Navigator to Business Owner Peer Group Member while Creating a Company That Can Thrive Without You.www.VB-Score.com Is your Company ready to be sold?www.VB-PREScore.com Are YOU ready to sell your business?www.YourFreedomPoint.com There comes a time when the sale of your company will generate enough income to fund the rest of your life. We call it the Freedom Point. Are you there yet?#valuebuilding #exitplanning #builttosell #smallbusiness

The GTSI Investor Forum is a monthly meeting of 25-35 accredited angel investors, venture capitalists, investment bankers and trusted advisors who hear presentations from and meet with 2-4 young, entrepreneurial companies in need of seed and early stage capital investment. The IF team coaches the presenting companies in mandatory practice sessions to maximize their 20-minute presentations and question-and-answer periods within parameters established by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In return, the presenting companies pay the GTSI Investor Forum a flat presentation fee with no percentage of capital raised from their presentations at the monthly meetings.Interested in Presenting to the GTSI Investor Forum? Complete our Presenter Profile at www.IF-Presenter.com Are you an Investor that would like to attend our meetings? Complete our Investor Profile so that we can help identify the right opportunities for you. www.IF-Investor.com

The Value Builder System™ is an online platform with a suite of tools designed to build company value over time. The business owner and their Certified Value Builder login to our secure system to complete exercises, set goals and track progress against a variety of value-building metrics.We utilize the Value Builder System™ to identify the opportunities most likely to enhance the value of your business, and the issues that are certain to reduce value. Once we've assessed each of the value drivers in a clients business, we develop an actionable plan suited to each clients timeline and goals.

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AccountMate offers world-class accounting and business management software solutions for growing companies. Our software is available for purchase and customization through Authorized AccountMate Solution Providers in all 50 states and dozens of countries outside the United States. AccountMate Solution Providers are professionals that are prepared to work with you to collaborate and recommend solutions that will best fit your organization's immediate and future needs.AccountMate Software Offers Modifiable Accounting Softwarefor Small and Mid-Sized BusinessesAccountMate SQL Software - Specifically for businesses with high transaction volumes and heavy user loads. It can accommodate hundreds of simultaneous users, providing businesses with a comprehensive, real-time business and financial management solution. AccountMate Express Software - Designed for businesses with up to five concurrent users that desire the stability and speed of a SQL database with minimal expense. AccountMate LAN Software - An award winning solution that fulfills the needs of small to mid-sized companies with simpler inventory control needs. Can be customized quickly and easily to fit the way you do business.

ACCU-DART is an inventory control solution, designed to integrate directly with AccountMate in real time. Using radio-frequency scanners, ACCU-DART allows the warehouse staff to instantly and easily update the accounting system, ensuring that all users throughout the organization have the most up-to-date information. ACCU-DART is pleased to offer you a range of options for radio-frequency scanners including Apple/iOS, Android, Windows Mobile, and Worth Data scanners. No matter which hardware you choose, ACCU-DART will communicate directly with your ERP system, validating and updating transactions in real-time.

The Franchise Training Academy offers Large Group, Small Group and One-on-One Due Diligence Investigation Training and Execution Services.The Franchise Training Academy offers a series of classes to educate prospective new business owners with the knowledge, tools, and the process to uncover the key information necessary to evaluate any business opportunity under consideration.Our classes are designed and presented by business and franchising experts with the “insider” knowledge to teach you how to analyze a franchise opportunity in all the key areas impacting/influencing your decision to “buy” or “walk away”.Don’t try to make one of life’s biggest decisions alone, without the knowledge needed to make an accurate assessment. Starting with the Franchise Due Diligence - The Missing Links to Your Success seminar on January 14, learn the key areas to investigate in making the Right decision. Following the Seminar, there will be a series of weekly on-line classes to dig deep into the key due diligence categories. Each week will focus on 3-4 areas of the Due Diligence investigation, providing critical information to uncover the Facts and Truth about the business.https://www.eventbrite.com/o/franchise-training-academy-18392064505

M-Files dynamic content management solutions are revolutionizing the ECM market by transforming how businesses manage, secure and share information with a unique metadata-powered approach that organizes and processes content based on what it is, rather than where it resides. Thousands of businesses in over 100 countries use M-Files on-premise, in the cloud or in hybrid environments to improve productivity and quality, and to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, including companies such as SAS, Elekta and EADS.

Boiler Solutions is an innovative service provider for your mechanical and boiler room needs. Our experience in boiler maintenance and boiler repair has allowed us to become one of the most respected industrial boiler service firms in the southeast.At Boiler Solutions, customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are committed to raising the bar when it comes to exceeding our customers’ expectations. Boiler Solutions repairs, rebuilds, maintains, and installs industrial boilers. Additional our service team can provide boiler cleaning, boiler calibration as well as part replacement services. Our services are comprehensive from component purchases and installation to maintenance and repairs… saving you time and money.

Serving the world, EDG is a full service entertainment production company with four divisions; Audio-Visual Services, Scenic & Themed Environments, Live Show & Event Production, and Logistics. Our clients include Macy’s, Simon Property Group, Six Flags Theme Parks and hundreds more. We have been in business for over 20 years and are here to stay! Through proper management and outrageous talent, we have left our mark from Hoboken to Hong Kong. We love what we do and rarely know we are working. See our website at http://www.goedg.com

The Global Gateway is a new International Chamber of Commerce located in the Greater Metro Atlanta area.Purpose and Goals:• Attract international business to locate in the area• To assist local companies doing or wanting to do business overseas• To generate economic development for the areaMonthly - A Taste of The Global Gateway mixers - 4th Tuesday of the Month

Every company, regardless of its size, needs a Chief Financial Officer. You can now afford a CFO with B2B CFO®We serve owners of emerging and mid-market companies with revenues up to $100 million who want to increase cash, profitability, sales and company value as well as develop sound exit strategies and plans.

Business Systems and Solutions Inc. was incorporated in 1995. The company was founded to provide business information technology expertise to mid-sized businesses, primarily relating to financial systems. Business Systems & Solutions is associated with many of the top organizations in the industry and has been recognized as a successful software development company.· Business Systems & Solutions is a Microsoft Certified Partner, Retail Management Partner and Developer.· IBM has recognized BSS by bestowing prestigious memberships in the BESTeam Member, Solution Developer and Business Partner programs. AccountMate Software Corporation invited BSS to join its Vertical Market Business Partner and Solution Provider Programs. BSS is a Business Partner with Commence Software, an award winning developer of Customer Relationship Management and e-CRM solutions.· Microsoft featured BSS in "success stories" relating to three installations. Participation and membership by BSS in these programs is directly related to the skill BSS has shown in solving the business problems of its clients by developing and implementing efficient software solutions.· Clients of BSS include international oil related companies and mid-sized companies. Business Systems &Solutions has gained recognition as a leader in mplementing distributed user interfaces with a central database that allows deployment of Window-based software over Wide Area Networks.· Business Systems & Solutions has developed multi-currency and contract extensions to a base package that allowed a multi-national oil services company to deploy the package as a field accounting package around the world. Data from locations around the world is to be replicated using standard technology to the local office of the oil services company.· Installations of BSS customized accounting and business software solutions can be found in Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada and South America; as well as throughout the United States.

• Direct Corporate Finance and Accounting for $540MM International Energy Services firm employing over 4,000 within three Divisions operating domestically and internationally• Restructured Division and Corporate Finance & Accounting groups to align duties with business unit focus• Coordinate Internal and External Audits performed by KPMG• Assessed existing work processes and internal control systems in conjunction with staff. Designed improved systems to enhance efficiency and assist with greater profitability. Implemented planned enhancements and provided training for staff using Oracle e-Business Suite• Implemented enterprise-wide web-based uniform planning & financial reporting system utilized by all levels of management resulting in on-time and accurate information using Infor MPC• Instituted a Corporate Planning & Analysis function expanding beyond Financial Reporting

Alaska Wild Seafood Processor in transition from a canning operation to providing whole fish, roe, crab and sea cucumber for export and domestic consumption.Assisted with capital financing phase with preparation of loan package with balance sheet valuation, financial statement analysis , and software implementation for factory upgrades, along with various meetings with government agencies for ( state and federal ) for loan guarantee workup.

Denali National Park and Glacier Bay National ParkDenali Park Resorts• Direct Region Headquarters, Lodging, Hospitality, Retail & Field Accounting, Cash Management & Banking, Payroll, Vault, Night Audit, Information Technology, Purchasing & Warehousing, Risk Management, Nursing and Security.• Responsible for overseeing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance and Internal Control policies and procedures.• Maintain region accounting and reporting into corporate Oracle Financials accounting systems as well as PeopleSoft HR/Payroll systems.• Responsible for monthly planning & analysis, forecasts, budgets and financial reporting to corporate, partnerships, clients and National Park Service.• Coordinate review of Mergers & Acquisition prospects as well as implementation and integration of acquisitions • Oversight of Fixed Asset Accounting and Capital Projects• Coordinate Internal and External Audits performed by KPMG

Brief history, RealWorld Accounting began around 1982 and was the standard bearer for Radio Shack Computers. At its height there was an estimated 150,000 Real World Accounting users nationwide. During the early 90's Chemical Bank bought Real World Accounting and began going in a different direction. One of its dealers purchased Real World Accounting in 1997 and brought out V8.0 for the Y2K problem. Unfortunately, at that time Real World Accounting was sold to Great Plains (later bought by Microsoft) and Real World Accounting Development was effectively curtailed at Version 9.1.RealWorld Accounting Software - DOS, Windows, UNIXVisual Accounting - Windows and OS2

A multi-unit franchisee of a quick service restaurant chain.· Negotiated real estate leases and operating contracts,· Arranged and negotiated SBA guaranteed financing,· Staffing, training, and operational management of stores,· Installed and utilized a fully integrated POS computer system,· Promotional media analysis and buying of advertising.

Accomplishments / Responsibilities included:· Coordinated foreign and domestic refining, marketing & retail acquisition proposals,· Directed financial and operational reviews of refining, marketing & retail marketing capital project proposals,· Conducted business reviews that led to change in strategic direction of a domestic joint venture with the Chinese national oil company (Sinochem),· Performed post-audits of acquisitions and capital projects,· Coordinated retail division reorganization resulting in elimination of one of four regions,· Managed special projects that generated greater operating efficiencies and profits.

A diversified energy company with operations exceeding $9 billion and principal operations in natural gas transmission and storage, exploration and production, refining and marketing, coal and trucking.

Responsibilities included planning and analysis, monthly profit forecasts, annual budgets, capitalprojects review and analysis, business reviews, acquisition analysis, and computer systemscoordination for all refining and marketing subsidiaries.· Developed a uniform planning and reporting system utilizing IFPS for the refining, marketing,trading and transportation group of companies.

Responsible for the development and implementation of monthly and quarterly operating plans for two refineries and for the economic analysis of acquisition of crude oil and petroleum products and crude oil processing agreements.

Responsible for Refinery Accounting, Financial Accounting, Planning and Analysis, Purchasing and Warehousing, and Administration.· As a key member of the refinery acquisition and start-up team, Corporate Policies and Procedures and business controls were instituted,· A significant internal control weakness was discovered and corrected through this system of controls. The associated annual savings contributed a minimum of $200,000,· Developed and installed PC based petroleum inventory, movements, product balance, and charge and yield reporting,· Developed and installed PC based project tracking system designed to control capital projects.

Federal Credit Union for the employees, former employees and their families of the Texaco Eagle Point Plant and the Coastal Eagle Point Oil Company. Stepped in as President to save the Credit Union during a crisis period following the sale of the Eagle Point Refinery by Texaco to The Coastal Corporation.Turned the Credit Union around to profitability and stability until its eventually merger into The Coastal Employees FCU headquartered in Houston.

Following the termination of the Controller. Realigned the accounting records, established proper control procedures, established AFE procedures for capital and maintenance projects, and restructured staffing at three locations.

Uniplex Energy Company was organized and began active operations in April 1979 to acquire oil and gas properties for investment, exploration and production purposes. Uniplex had interests in producing wells in South Texas, Oklahoma and in Kentucky in the Appalachian Overthrust Belt; as well acquired leases in these regions for exploration and production.

Responsibilities included enhancement of the Refinery Cost Book, preparation of annual budgets, monthly operating and controllable expense variation analysis & explanations, and special projects such as developing a refinery energy and fuel usage balance.

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USAF ROTC Cadet - Scholarship2nd Highest Ranking Cadet OfficerPilot CandidateActive Duty - March AFB - Summer 1972Expert MarksmanHonorable Discharge Due to Wind Down of Vietnam War