Senior Vice President of Business Information Systems

• Jul 2018 - Present

Vice President of System Support

• Mar 2008 - Present

Develop, direct and implement project management strategies to support the goals of the organization as well as the individual goals of specific disciplines within the organization.Provide leadership, vision, direction, training and support for the organization’s project management function.Communicate and monitor the status of qualified projects (as defined by CHS Executive Leadership) in support of project management.Promote and maintain the formalized project management program utilized by the organization.Utilize project management for successful, on-budget and on-time initiatives delivery.Collaborate with SAS, Information Services on technology projects which include responsibilities for requirements gathering, quality testing, documentation, end user acceptance testing, and the development and delivery of end user training.Ensure to represent suitable constituencies as required.Communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner, both oral and written.Identify all necessary resources of special projects.Comply with entire timelines and ensure to accomplish all established objectives Show less

Deputy Director

• Jun 1993 - Dec 2013

Administer the fiscal program of the Federal and State Grants; prepare monthly and annual financial statements for the executive director, board of directors and funding sources; prepare, edit and authenticate withdrawals of federal funds including forecasting of fund requirements. Direct and coordinate activities of assigned accountants/accounting staff. Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available such that all purchases will pass independent and governmental audits. Advise on and coordinate accounting procedures affecting the various programs accounts. Prepare entries to maintain accurate agency general ledgers and budget reports. Conduct risk assessment of assigned department or functional area in established/required timeline Review and analyze requisitions for program expenditures. Review expenditures to insure that expenses remain with program and budgetary limits. Supervise and/or prepare financial statements and reports, budgets and other statistical reports. Recommend and assist in the development and revision of fiscal policies and procedures. Prepare financial information for the Governing Board. Maintain the filing system of contracts and related correspondence and documents. Manage the GMS accounting software, perform updates, etc. as needed/required. Manage the Client tracking software, Easy Trak. Perform updates and assist staff with problems with data entry. Show less