Assist with the operations of the Historical Society's two museums and two museum stores.

The Literary Guild of SSI promotes literacy and provides financial support to the local library.

Was responsible for the Company's Investor Relations function.

• Established and managed Stage Stores’ investor relations program designed to position the Company for maximum market valuation• Acted as the Company’s primary spokesperson and liaison with Wall Street• Administered the Company’s various stock repurchase programs and quarterly cash dividend payments • Collaborated with the financial reporting department in preparing 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, earnings releases and Proxy Statements• Authored numerous press releases, scripts and Annual Reports• Handled all aspects of the Company’s annual shareholder meetings • Managed the Company’s budgeting and forecasting process• Analyzed variances in actual performance versus budget• Performed economic evaluations of projects under consideration• Supervised 2 treasury professionals who handle the daily cash management, cash forecasting, investing, borrowing and repayment activities• Negotiated favorable earnings credit rates• Evaluated different borrowing options to minimize interest expense • Oversaw compliance with the Company’s credit facility covenants

• Managed the Company’s budgeting, strategic planning, forecasting and financial analysis activities• Prepared detailed acquisition analyses of targeted companies• Member of Company’s post-acquisition due diligence team• Performed economic evaluations of projects under consideration• Developed materials for, and participated in, presentations to the Board of Directors• Established and managed APS’ investor relations program• Authored numerous press releases, scripts and annual reports • Handled the daily cash management, cash forecasting, investing, borrowing and repayment activities• Assisted in the Company’s corporate financing and debt offering activities• Ran the Company’s wholly-owned finance subsidiary that provided loans to individuals wanting to open auto parts stores • Managed the Company’s accounts receivable department, developed and implemented its credit and collection policies and supervised 1 credit analyst