Chief Executive Officer

• May 2018 - Present

Consultant - Interim CEO

• Dec 2017 - Apr 2018

Lifetrack strengthens the resiliency in families experiencing the greatest disparities in education, health, employment, and income. Services include; therapeutic pre-school, relationship-based early childhood intervention, employment services, deaf and hard-of-hearing outreach.

Consultant - Interim Executive Director

• Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

Minnesota Recovery Connection works to ensure that all who seek it have access to the support, care and resources they need to achieve long-term recovery from addiction. Minnesota Recovery Connection works to ensure that all who seek it have access to the support, care and resources they need to achieve long-term recovery from addiction.

Vice President of Operations

• Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

Nexus is committed to healing childhood trauma and finding youth and family solutions that lead to physical safety, mental well-being and permanency for all youth and families. Executive team member responsible for providing leadership and consultation to all Nexus business units and affiliates to ensure the mission and core values of the organization are mirrored across all campuses and sites. Partner with others on the executive team to ensure the company’s goals and objectives for… Show more Nexus is committed to healing childhood trauma and finding youth and family solutions that lead to physical safety, mental well-being and permanency for all youth and families. Executive team member responsible for providing leadership and consultation to all Nexus business units and affiliates to ensure the mission and core values of the organization are mirrored across all campuses and sites. Partner with others on the executive team to ensure the company’s goals and objectives for growth and utilization are met. Show less Nexus is committed to healing childhood trauma and finding youth and family solutions that lead to physical safety, mental well-being and permanency for all youth and families. Executive team member responsible for providing leadership and consultation to all Nexus business units and affiliates to ensure the mission and core values of the organization are mirrored across all campuses and sites. Partner with others on the executive team to ensure the company’s goals and objectives for… Show more Nexus is committed to healing childhood trauma and finding youth and family solutions that lead to physical safety, mental well-being and permanency for all youth and families. Executive team member responsible for providing leadership and consultation to all Nexus business units and affiliates to ensure the mission and core values of the organization are mirrored across all campuses and sites. Partner with others on the executive team to ensure the company’s goals and objectives for growth and utilization are met. Show less

Consultant - Interim Chief Financial Officer

• Sep 2016 - Feb 2017

Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota is a nonprofit organization that envisions a world where everyone experiences the power of work. It is dedicated to eliminating barriers to work and independence. Advisor to the CEO regarding organizational structure, process improvements and financial matters; provide oversight and direction to finance, technology and real estate functions. Partner with executive team on risk management, asset protection, benefits administration and organizational… Show more Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota is a nonprofit organization that envisions a world where everyone experiences the power of work. It is dedicated to eliminating barriers to work and independence. Advisor to the CEO regarding organizational structure, process improvements and financial matters; provide oversight and direction to finance, technology and real estate functions. Partner with executive team on risk management, asset protection, benefits administration and organizational leadership. Show less Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota is a nonprofit organization that envisions a world where everyone experiences the power of work. It is dedicated to eliminating barriers to work and independence. Advisor to the CEO regarding organizational structure, process improvements and financial matters; provide oversight and direction to finance, technology and real estate functions. Partner with executive team on risk management, asset protection, benefits administration and organizational… Show more Goodwill Easter Seals Minnesota is a nonprofit organization that envisions a world where everyone experiences the power of work. It is dedicated to eliminating barriers to work and independence. Advisor to the CEO regarding organizational structure, process improvements and financial matters; provide oversight and direction to finance, technology and real estate functions. Partner with executive team on risk management, asset protection, benefits administration and organizational leadership. Show less

VP and Chief Operating Officer

• Sep 2000 - Jan 2015

International alliance of business law firms with more than 200 offices in 75 countries. Led 15 member staff and international team of 50+ lawyers responsible for Finance, Administration, Quality Assurance, IT, and HR. Managed budget of $5M and $35M revenue generation effort. Member of Executive Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Finance Committee and ex-officio member of International Board of Directors. Reported to Board and President & CEO. Created strategic pricing structure… Show more International alliance of business law firms with more than 200 offices in 75 countries. Led 15 member staff and international team of 50+ lawyers responsible for Finance, Administration, Quality Assurance, IT, and HR. Managed budget of $5M and $35M revenue generation effort. Member of Executive Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Finance Committee and ex-officio member of International Board of Directors. Reported to Board and President & CEO. Created strategic pricing structure aligned with continued business globalization and economic strength of international markets. Implementation repositioned marketing and key business drivers leading to more strategic recruitment that increased quality of firms recruited and retained. Show less International alliance of business law firms with more than 200 offices in 75 countries. Led 15 member staff and international team of 50+ lawyers responsible for Finance, Administration, Quality Assurance, IT, and HR. Managed budget of $5M and $35M revenue generation effort. Member of Executive Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Finance Committee and ex-officio member of International Board of Directors. Reported to Board and President & CEO. Created strategic pricing structure… Show more International alliance of business law firms with more than 200 offices in 75 countries. Led 15 member staff and international team of 50+ lawyers responsible for Finance, Administration, Quality Assurance, IT, and HR. Managed budget of $5M and $35M revenue generation effort. Member of Executive Committee, Quality Assurance Committee, Finance Committee and ex-officio member of International Board of Directors. Reported to Board and President & CEO. Created strategic pricing structure aligned with continued business globalization and economic strength of international markets. Implementation repositioned marketing and key business drivers leading to more strategic recruitment that increased quality of firms recruited and retained. Show less

Executive Director

• Sep 1997 - Aug 2000

Business law firm of 350 employees providing legal services to regional and international clients. Executive Director (1998 – 2000) Led 30+ member professional team, direct reports included Directors of; Human Resources, Information Technology, Library & Research Services, Marketing, Finance and Facilities. Managed budget of $50 million. Ex-officio member of Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Reported to President. Director, Finance (1997) Managed all accounting and… Show more Business law firm of 350 employees providing legal services to regional and international clients. Executive Director (1998 – 2000) Led 30+ member professional team, direct reports included Directors of; Human Resources, Information Technology, Library & Research Services, Marketing, Finance and Facilities. Managed budget of $50 million. Ex-officio member of Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Reported to President. Director, Finance (1997) Managed all accounting and financial functions including banking relationships, financial and productivity reporting, cash management, tax planning, budgeting and forecasting. Show less Business law firm of 350 employees providing legal services to regional and international clients. Executive Director (1998 – 2000) Led 30+ member professional team, direct reports included Directors of; Human Resources, Information Technology, Library & Research Services, Marketing, Finance and Facilities. Managed budget of $50 million. Ex-officio member of Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Reported to President. Director, Finance (1997) Managed all accounting and… Show more Business law firm of 350 employees providing legal services to regional and international clients. Executive Director (1998 – 2000) Led 30+ member professional team, direct reports included Directors of; Human Resources, Information Technology, Library & Research Services, Marketing, Finance and Facilities. Managed budget of $50 million. Ex-officio member of Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Reported to President. Director, Finance (1997) Managed all accounting and financial functions including banking relationships, financial and productivity reporting, cash management, tax planning, budgeting and forecasting. Show less

Chief Financial Officer

• Apr 1997 - Aug 1997

Global provider of in-situ applications of metallic surface protection to combat erosion and corrosion. Key member of three-person executive team charged with turning around this insolvent $120 million business. Directed all cash disbursements and vendor relations, negotiated payment plans and presented a comprehensive workout plan. Reported to CEO. Global provider of in-situ applications of metallic surface protection to combat erosion and corrosion. Key member of three-person executive team charged with turning around this insolvent $120 million business. Directed all cash disbursements and vendor relations, negotiated payment plans and presented a comprehensive workout plan. Reported to CEO.

Chief Financial Officer

• Sep 1995 - Apr 1997

Consulting engineering firm providing worldwide services to Fortune 500 clients and public utilities. Managed staff of six professionals responsible for Finance, Human Resources and Information Systems, which included all accounting and financial functions, banking relationships, cash and tax management, reporting, facilities, and risk management. Member of Executive Committee and Board of Advisors. Reported to President. Established internal control and cash management procedures… Show more Consulting engineering firm providing worldwide services to Fortune 500 clients and public utilities. Managed staff of six professionals responsible for Finance, Human Resources and Information Systems, which included all accounting and financial functions, banking relationships, cash and tax management, reporting, facilities, and risk management. Member of Executive Committee and Board of Advisors. Reported to President. Established internal control and cash management procedures including monthly account reconciliations, implementation of budgeting process with monthly departmental variance reports that enabled improved expense control and accountability. Show less Consulting engineering firm providing worldwide services to Fortune 500 clients and public utilities. Managed staff of six professionals responsible for Finance, Human Resources and Information Systems, which included all accounting and financial functions, banking relationships, cash and tax management, reporting, facilities, and risk management. Member of Executive Committee and Board of Advisors. Reported to President. Established internal control and cash management procedures… Show more Consulting engineering firm providing worldwide services to Fortune 500 clients and public utilities. Managed staff of six professionals responsible for Finance, Human Resources and Information Systems, which included all accounting and financial functions, banking relationships, cash and tax management, reporting, facilities, and risk management. Member of Executive Committee and Board of Advisors. Reported to President. Established internal control and cash management procedures including monthly account reconciliations, implementation of budgeting process with monthly departmental variance reports that enabled improved expense control and accountability. Show less

Executive VP, Chief Operating Officer

• Mar 1990 - Mar 1994

Interstate bus and travel business with operations in four states serving customers in North America. Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (1991 – 1994) Managed all maintenance, operations, equipment, facilities, labor relations, safety, purchasing, and environmental compliance. Corporate Secretary, Member of Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Reported to the President & CEO. Planned and executed formation and operations of new company including acquisition of… Show more Interstate bus and travel business with operations in four states serving customers in North America. Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (1991 – 1994) Managed all maintenance, operations, equipment, facilities, labor relations, safety, purchasing, and environmental compliance. Corporate Secretary, Member of Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Reported to the President & CEO. Planned and executed formation and operations of new company including acquisition of all operating assets, route authorities, location of four operating divisions and hiring a workforce of 300+ employees. Negotiated all union contracts resulting in reduction in operating costs and improved efficiencies regarding work rules while cultivating a cooperative relationship between management and labor. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (1990 – 1991) Directed staff of twenty+ responsible for all accounting and reporting functions, vendor relations, cash management, human resources and risk management, Treasurer, member of Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Primary member of newly established management team that successfully directed company out of Chapter Eleven Bankruptcy. Show less Interstate bus and travel business with operations in four states serving customers in North America. Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (1991 – 1994) Managed all maintenance, operations, equipment, facilities, labor relations, safety, purchasing, and environmental compliance. Corporate Secretary, Member of Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Reported to the President & CEO. Planned and executed formation and operations of new company including acquisition of… Show more Interstate bus and travel business with operations in four states serving customers in North America. Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer (1991 – 1994) Managed all maintenance, operations, equipment, facilities, labor relations, safety, purchasing, and environmental compliance. Corporate Secretary, Member of Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Reported to the President & CEO. Planned and executed formation and operations of new company including acquisition of all operating assets, route authorities, location of four operating divisions and hiring a workforce of 300+ employees. Negotiated all union contracts resulting in reduction in operating costs and improved efficiencies regarding work rules while cultivating a cooperative relationship between management and labor. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (1990 – 1991) Directed staff of twenty+ responsible for all accounting and reporting functions, vendor relations, cash management, human resources and risk management, Treasurer, member of Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Primary member of newly established management team that successfully directed company out of Chapter Eleven Bankruptcy. Show less

Director of Finance

• Feb 1989 - Dec 1989

Commercial real estate developer, ceased operations in December 1989. Commercial real estate developer, ceased operations in December 1989.

Controller

• 1986 - 1989

High growth, start-up enterprise involved in packaging, distribution and manufacturing of 3M products. High growth, start-up enterprise involved in packaging, distribution and manufacturing of 3M products.

Senior Auditor

• 1983 - 1986

Worldwide accounting firm specializing in tax planning, preparation, auditing and business consulting. Worldwide accounting firm specializing in tax planning, preparation, auditing and business consulting.