Grew food distribution and processing company from $200MM to $500MM in annual sales, increasing profit 10 fold. Built $25MM plant for food processing and other operations.

Reduced finance and admin staff of food distribution company by nearly 50%. Cut costs for audit, insurance and other outside services. Settled multi-year lawsuit, bank foreclosure, and corporate receivership. Positioned Company for sale to Thomas Foods International, Australia.

Responsible for budget vs. actual reporting for public company with #3,000 employees in #30 countries. Assisted with PeopleSoft conversion, annual audits, Board reporting, and numerous projects.

First financial manager for software startup of about 50 professionals. Reported to CEO who had previously taken two other software companies public. Company did not survive the "dot.com" economic collapse of this same period.

Senior Finance position for 1,000 employee hospitality company operating six upscale hotels, four white tablecloth restaurants and a premium winery. Reported directly to owners. Company was owned by half dozen family partnerships and LLCs. Improved systems and reporting. Implemented first 401(k) plan.

Grew with mutual fund company from start-up to national no-load fund provider. Participated in rapid growth programs involving IT, Operations, HR, Marketing, real estate, as well as Finance & Accounting. Started as Internal Auditor and received promotions ending with Senior VP position. Company sold to American Century Funds in 1994.

Seniored several audits in food production, utilities, semiconductor processing, non-profits, manufacturing, and more