Chief Financial Officer of this natural and organic retail grocery business based in Burlington Vermont.

Chief Financial Officer and founding partner of this company created to acquire and operate Save a Lot stores in central Florida. Acquired 33 stores in 2021 and 4 stores in 2022.

Managed all financial activities of this rapidly-growing, privately-held, multi-unit health and fitness company on an interim basis. Worked with investment bank and senior management to raise new private equity capital to support future growth. Assisted in the development of the financial forecast model and Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM). Helped the company navigate the covid-related financial / cash challenges during April to August 2020.

Managed all financial activities of this private equity-owned and rapidly growing grocery sales and marketing agency. Completed and fully integrated 11 acquisitions during 2018 to build our national footprint. Managed 30 employees in 4 locations in the US and Canada.

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is a new specialty grocery company whose mission is to offer natural and organic food at affordable prices in a happy and friendly shopping environment. Fresh Thyme Farmers Market opened its first store in 2014 and has an aggressive store expansion plan.Built the finance organization and managed all financial activities of the company. Worked closely with the CEO, senior leadership team, and Board of Directors to develop and implement strategies to profitably grow the company.

Managed all financial activities of this privately-held company that provides sales, marketing, reservation, and related services to a network of nearly 1,000 leading independent hotels throughout the world. As an officer of the company, reported to the Chairman and CEO and worked closely with the Board of Directors and managed investor relations. Assisted the senior executive team on all strategic and tactical matters related to operational performance; financial risk management; organic growth opportunities; mergers, acquisitions and other affiliations; foreign currency risk management; budget development and management; forecasting; project analysis; etc. Promoted from SVP to EVP in March 2012. Managed a staff of 27 employees.

Managed the financial activities of the $1.5 billion Moving Services Division of this private equity-owned company (a $3 billion company that also includes a Relocation Division). Conducted financial planning, analysis, forecasting, accounting, control, and reporting; managed cash flow; evaluated business development opportunities; developed strategies to grow and improve the business; and presented results to the CEO and Board of Directors. Worked closely with Goldman Sachs, Alvarez & Marsal, lenders, and private equity owners to re-capitalize the company, implement a number of turnaround initiatives, and prepare for IPO. Managed a staff of 45 employees.

Managed the financial, strategic, and business development activities of the $300 million Services Division (Boarding, Grooming, Training, Adoptions, and Veterinarian businesses). Conducted financial planning, analysis, forecasting, accounting, and reporting; identified, evaluated, and developed new businesses; created strategies; and managed initiatives that grew and improved the Services businesses. Managed a staff of 12 (including dotted line to business unit's Marketing and IT functions) with overall P&L responsibility (joint with VP, Operations)

Conducted financial planning and analysis; identified, evaluated, and developed new businesses and major investments (attractions, stores, hotel expansions, and land acquisitions); led strategic planning; and managed strategic projects that supported the growth of this $2 billion business. Recruited, managed, and developed a talented staff of 25 employees.

Identified and evaluated new business opportunities (including 4 acquisitions), developed corporate strategy, and provided internal management consulting support to senior management.

As Business Manager, managed the $400 million Purified Isophthalic Acid business with full P&L responsibility. Developed and implemented strategy, created the budget and managed P&L performance, identified and justified major investments, managed joint ventures, and planned and managed day-to-day supply chain operations. Directed activities of several hundred manufacturing, marketing, sales, R&D, customer service, and logistics employees globally.As Product Manager, planned and managed the day-to-day supply chain operations of the $2 billion Purified Terephthalic Acid business. Identified and led initiatives that improved supply chain performance. Directed activities of several hundred manufacturing, customer service, and logistics employees globally.As Business Development Manager, developed and implemented strategies that grew Amoco's chemical businesses in Latin America, created and managed the budget and Five Year Plan, and served as primary liaison to joint ventures.