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Libertyville, IL, US

Scottsdale, Arizona, US

Kane Infrastructure Services is a full service technology infrastructure company founded in 2004. As a leader in the construction industry, Kane is recognized as the premier technology contractor in the nation serving a broad set of customers across a full offering of installation and design services.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US

Downers Grove, Illinois, US

NTI Connect is owned by ORIX Capital Partners and provides network deployment services for some of the world’s most sophisticated networking and data infrastructure companies. Clients include data center operators, network service providers, cable MSO’s, wireless service providers, hyperscale cloud companies, and Fortune 500 enterprises. Through operating.

Chicago, IL, US

MarkITx was the first online exchange for trading used IT hardware. The company helped businesses extend technology budgets and make smarter decisions about when to refresh their data center equipment. The MarkITx exchange used predictive algorithms to deliver fair-market pricing and connect buyers and sellers in real time.

• NantPharma specialized in the development and manufacturing of superior quality, biologically-derived pharmaceuticals through the businesses of crude heparin and blood plasma products. The Company was a collaboration.
• Managed operating expense reductions of over 26.3% during 2013.
• Awarded over $3M of Illinois state tax incentives (IL EDGE tax credit program) by single-handily managing a lengthy application process, negotiating agreements and leading meetings/interviews with officials from the.
• Led an asset liquidation initiative to sell off three real estate locations and material manufacturing equipment with a market value in excess of $30M.
• Negotiated insurance premiums to proper coverage levels, reducing Y/Y expense by 21%.
• Established a VAT-registered UK entity to operate as the European business segment to support purchasing materials from Romania, Poland, Spain and UK to process in the US and ultimately sell in China.

• Generated two specialized consulting projects for new investments of private equity firms. The most recent consulting arrangement led to a permanent role (see NantPharma, LLC above).(1) McKinsey & Company / The.
• Advised Blackstone on their investment by performing due diligence on significant matters such as the preparation of the 2013 budget and cap-ex plan, review of vendor contracts, and compensation structure.
• Analyzed the organizational structure, weighing in on all human capital decisions.
• Established new corporate headquarters by negotiating lease, setting up office and developing administrative infrastructure.(2) Flexpoint Ford – Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC Project Accepted a short-term advisory.
• Created a sophisticated revenue recognition model to adhere to industry-specific FASB guidance.
• Developed policies and procedures to improve investment decisions and accounting discipline.

• Equable Ascent Financial was a leader in purchasing and managing distressed consumer and commercial accounts receivable. In 2011, revenues exceeded $267M with net income of $47M. The Company was owned by Cerberus.
• Produced 60% - 70% CAGR achievement in revenue, EBIT and net income from '09 to '11.
• Oversaw accounting team to become SOX compliant within six months from start.
• Managed annual audit receiving unqualified opinion in less than 30 days of year-end.
• Successfully negotiated a bank line in '09 which expanded over two years to a $150M revolving facility with a 7-bank syndicate and industry-leading credit terms.
• Eliminated unnecessary operating expenses by consolidating or closing five locations down to one, driving a leaner and more efficient organization (% of rev: 10.6% in '07 down to 4.1% in '11).

Kingsport, Tennessee, US

• McWhorter was a publicly traded global specialty chemical manufacturer with revenue of $450 million when acquired by Eastman Chemical Company in July 2000. The Company had eight North American and five European.
• Recruited as a key member of the Eastman M&A transition team. Key liaison, task leader, and problem solver for the smooth integration of Eastman’s acquisition of McWhorter, meeting all target dates set at inception.
• Created and implemented a new sales and earnings format and consolidation structure for the newly adopted parent company’s reporting requirements, rolling it out to all international divisions.
• Automated the consolidation process for more timely and accurate reporting, reducing the monthly close cycle from nine days to five days.
• Essential member of the corporate quality and compliance improvement team serving as the lone financial representative.
• Directly reported to the CFO for all treasury decisions including interest rate derivatives, as well as day-to-day cash management functions.

Bolingbrook, IL, US