Responsible for all financial, administrative and operational functions for this manufacturer and distributor of the worlds first nail cutter.

Responsible for all financial, administrative and operational functions for this manufacturer and distributor of ergonomic, secure and weatherproof storage and organization products for pickup trucks and cargo vans. Manage a 30-person team responsible for the manufacturing, distribution, procurement, dealer service, finance, accounting and reporting functions in the company. Retired March 31, 2022.

Decision-making authority over all financial and administrative functions for this +$100 million global manufacturer and distributor of eyewear and sport accessories. Directly manage 25-person finance HR and IT staff including two Controllers and the Director of HR and IT. Responsibilities include all accounting and reporting and finance functions for multiple business units, supplier contract negotiations, coordination of all intellectual property and related fillings and or defense, all strategic and operational business planning, foreign currency transactions, treasury and banking negotiations, cost accounting functions, external and internal audits, and compliance with International Accounting Standards. Led negotiations, guided the due diligence effort in the 1996 sale of Smith to the Safilo Group SPA a $1.6 billion Italian eyewear company. Partnered with the President and executive team on major product and trade channel expansions in sunglasses, ballistic military eyewear, winter sport helmets, bike helmets and two additional sunglass "brand” introductions, resulting in cumulative revenue growth post acquisition from $24 million in 1996 to +$100 million in 2013. Partnered with the President and led the transition team forming a Distribution arm and company in Canada and expanded foreign distribution in Japan, Australia and New Zealand from $3.2 million in 1996 to +$20 million by 2013. Primary negotiator and due diligence facilitator in the 2007 acquisition and formation of Smith Manufacturing a sport manufacturing and distribution facility with +300 employees). Platform designer of Smith’s web based commission, planning, forecasting, and financial statement drill down systems.. Responsible for the IT interface of Smith's WMS system (WISE), modernization of QMS platform capabilities and conversion of Smith's B to C and B to B platforms to HYBRIS (an SAP Company).

Preparation, review and analysis of all monthly and annual financial statements for this $160 million dollar food processor. Monthly presentation of operating results to departmental and senior management. Tax compliance, multi year planning functions, pro-forma product line expansion analysis, capital asset ROI analysis and financial evaluation of acquisition targets or joint venture proposals. Designed and implemented the food processing cost accounting system, resulting in the production of daily cost reports detailing material, packaging and labor costs by product line. Coordinated the preparation of all capital and operating budgets for the companies 10 major production cost centers and the consolidated company. Daily management of 11 accounting, HR and administrative personnel.

Senior In-Charge Accountant responsible for all facets of audit engagement management including audit planning, budgeting, staff development and training and subsequent evaluations. Specific audit and accounting experience included the following industries: Lumber, Dairy Products, Beverage Distribution, College and Universities and retail grocery chain sales and distribution.

Duties included audit procedures, both substantive and compliance, procedures for a number of different clients in the Portland Oregon area.