20+ years in finance, with a passion for solar, home improvement, and state energy. Deeply rooted in the evolving capital market landscape, I'm all about building trust, brand, and tech-forward solutions.

Executive MBA student graduating in May of 2016. Seeking a professional career in Management and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance. Long history of merging public and private entities for effective and efficient economic development. Successful in creating, developing and sustaining sustainable practices in manufacturing.

New business acquisitions and market innovation for Slipstream and Energy Finance Solutions

Plumbing Project Manager, Estimator and Business Development

Project Manager for fixed asset reorganization and IRS compliance of all Company assets leading a cross functional team of IT, Operations, Accounting, and Tax with a company wide effort to overhaul the old system. Work involved included physical audits at each location, reconciliation of audits and proper asset classification and valueization. Created a more granular and robust asset lit to Comply with IRS (TARS) and for a future Planned Maintenance module in SAP.

ESG (environmental, social and governance) Developed a Corporate sustainability program with reduction in energy, waste, and carbon footprint. Established a Corporate Sustainability report on social, environmental, and supply chain practicesIn depth Waste water treatment knowledge; EPA, federal, state (DNR) and local regulatory backgroundWaste management and reduction; Understanding and capitalizing on reduce, reuse, and recycleCreating plant and sustainability metrics, while establishing a baseline and company goals and initiativesStrong physical plant engineering backgroundMarketing experience with Brand recognition and creating our first company Corporate Responsibility RepotMarch 2010: Created and implemented recycling programs in New Glarus facility, within 90 days reduced overall landfill tonnage by 80%, converting plastics and OCC into recycled materialsFY13’ Achieve landfill free status domestically.Directed to research and implement recycling program companywide and then given corporate sustainability responsibilities including reporting waste, recycled goods converted, energy audits, and working with local and government agencies on regulation and grant opportunitiesDirected the Finance, Operations and Government affairs departments on New Market Tax credits and Investment Tax credits. Oversee ITC with Finance Dept. for renewable energy project with our new waste water treatment facilityOversee and manage utility projects and contracts, energy procurementManage regulatory issues EPA, DNR, DOE and PSCSeptember 2012: Initiate and manage the first Jack Links Corporate Responsibility ReportDecember 2012: Reallocate or liquidate retired assetsOctober 2013-2014: Project Manager for fixed asset reorganization and IRS compliance of all Company assets leading a cross functional team of IT, Ops, Accounting, and Tax with a company wide effort to overhaul the old system

Project lead and facility engineering for industrial waste water, storm water management, HVAC, energy management and mechanical aspects of large food manufacturing facilities in Midwest. Managed RFP's, multi million dollar contracts, federal and local tax incentives, regulatory agencies, energy and waste contracts.

Top 5 sales agent in Green and Dane County WI area. 100% offer to closing ratio.

Maintaining proper inventory levelsAnalyze vendor quotes and negotiate terms for the best quality, price, delivery, and servicePrepares change notices and purchase contractsReviews and resolves vendor claims and contracts to follow company policyOversees all procurement from the point of purchase order to delivery ensuring products are brought in a timely matter and to specificationWorking closely with Research and Development and New Product Development teamsMonitoring daily Commodity, USDA, and Livestock reports for Meat buyingImplementation of rebate programs based on current and new sales growthManages positive relationships with vendors bringing them into the facility to understand company needs for better customer service and the highest quality of productsNovember 2008: hired as Production ForemanDecember 2008: promoted to Raw Side Production ManagerJune 2009: promoted to Purchasing Manager / Meat BuyerJuly 2010: Directed to take over production scheduling to streamline and implement more efficient through put

Conducted public meetings, negotiations, and budgeting,Chair of the Finance Committee, maintaining and balancing a $6 M dollar budget,Organized annual audits, Chair of the Planning Commission, reviewed current ordinances as related to development projects, Directed and conducted a 20 Year Smart Growth Planning Project,Negotiated Union Contracts with public employees, Reviewed Request for Proposals from outside contractorsEngaged in several local, state, and national conferences relating to energy, environmental and public policy and utilities

Owner operated small plumbing business performing residential and commercial service work, remodel, repair, and new constructionManaged inventory, scheduling, contracts, bidding, and budgetsHandled customer support and sales calls