Member of senior management team with responsibility for Financial Reporting, Accounting Policy, Internal Controls, Expense and Budget Management, Vendor and Contract Management, Corporate Tax, Treasury, and Investment Accounting. Other responsibilities include financial oversight of Broker/Dealer subsidiary, 40 Act Investment Company, and management of the corporate insurance program. Subject matter expert on multiple internal committees and director for certain subsidiaries.• Trusted adviser to executive management in strategic financial planning and expense management. • Enhanced documentation of accounting policies and procedures. Modernized the form and content of internal financial management reporting. Evaluated and implemented various GAAP and Statutory accounting guidance. • Enhanced internal financial reporting controls and procedures in compliance with the insurance regulation Model Audit Rule and chaired the Financial Controls and Procedures Committee for the 40 Act Investment Company ensuring SOX 404 compliance. • Partner with Chief Actuary to assess financial impact of loss reserves, DAC accounting, and financial projections. Subject matter expert in various special projects including best practice reviews, AXXX captive reinsurance, and hedging strategies.• Conducted financial presentations to the executive team and Board - Audit Committee. • Manage all external audits, regulatory examinations and statutory financial communications. • Concluded FHLB membership with a $2 billion borrowing facility September 2014; $250 million Surplus Note offering September 2010.• Led acquisitions and divestitures, including the formation and use of AXXX captive insurance company.

Responsible for ensuring that Guardian’s financial reporting was accurate and timely for executive management, the Board of Directors and regulatory agencies. Led strategies to improve financial reporting and internal accounting controls. Worked closely with Profit Center financial teams to resolve financial accounting issues, streamline corporate reporting requirements, internal controls, and implement GAAP and Statutory pronouncements. Executed oversight of company-wide financial close process directly managing the General Ledger and Financial Controls, Investment Accounting, Financial Reporting, and Business Applications Support departments. Led direct reports to improved processes over investment accounting, financial reporting, and investment forecasting. Recruited and strengthened key staff positions with focus on talent development and operational excellence. Led Finance Transformation Project designed to align finance teams toward a value-centered organization. Significant accomplishments include:• Leading the finance team in $400 million Surplus Note offering – September 2009• Capital and RBC modeling • Lean Six Sigma process engineering• MAR/SOX controls reengineering• CEO Award, February 2008

Financial executive and member of senior management team steering corporate strategy, risk management, and operating initiatives. Responsibilities included financial and regulatory reporting, rating agency, reinsurance structuring, treasury and investment management, compliance and risk management. “Raised the Bar” through implementing enhanced financial reporting controls, profitability measures, and corporate governance best practices. Successfully negotiated a rating upgrade with A.M. Best and reduced reinsurance cost and company risk exposure. Presented quarterly financial reports to four independent Boards, including investment and audit committees. Enhanced investment portfolio results through improved socially responsible investment guidelines, cash management processes and performance metrics. Designed and implemented financial metrics to monitor business production and incentive compensation programs.

Senior financial executive responsible for financial and operations management, corporate strategy, financial reporting, budgeting and treasury functions of this national property casualty program administrator and commercial lines insurance broker. Significant accomplishments include:• Partnered with President and CEO to grow commercial insurance programs. Led strategic planning processes encompassing growth opportunities through joint venture, acquisition and internal expansion. • Managed the growth of insurance underwriting and brokerage services enhancing internal processes, new systems implementation, and agent/broker relationships. • Developed comprehensive business plans to achieve short-term goals and strategic long-term business objectives.• Concluded a strategic relationship with a global insurer. Raised capital, negotiated insurance contracts and developed key relationships.• Managed home office and branch underwriting offices.