Experience

Dynamic Tube, Inc. (DTI)
• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Chief Financial Officer

  • Oct 2021 - Present

UP Management/CMB/Rock Island Auction Company
• CFO

  • Jan 2018 - Oct 2021


Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.

• United States
• Dairy Product Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer - Cheese Division

  • Apr 2017 - Dec 2017

  Change in position was a result of a merger between Swiss Valley Farms Cooperative and Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. effective April 1, 2017 Change in position was a result of a merger between Swiss Valley Farms Cooperative and Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. effective April 1, 2017



Swiss Valley Farms Cooperative

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

• Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer

  • Jun 2012 - Mar 2017

  In this role, I ensure comprehensive fiscal control for a $400M revenue dairy cooperative. I oversee full scope of financial, treasury, audit, and risk management while contributing to long-term and short-term goal determination and strategic planning. I serve as a key Executive Staff leader contributing to teams, decisions, and programs to identify technical requirements, determine performance gaps, and create and implement solutions. I also supervise, train, and mentor team of 13. Serve on… Show more In this role, I ensure comprehensive fiscal control for a $400M revenue dairy cooperative. I oversee full scope of financial, treasury, audit, and risk management while contributing to long-term and short-term goal determination and strategic planning. I serve as a key Executive Staff leader contributing to teams, decisions, and programs to identify technical requirements, determine performance gaps, and create and implement solutions. I also supervise, train, and mentor team of 13. Serve on joint venture board; provide strategic direction. Key Contributions in this role include: ~ Championed $1M in annual cost savings across numerous spend categories by launching and overseeing a tactical cost reduction initiative. ~ Saved an additional $500K through implementing a web-based invoice imaging program, purchase card program, and online travel/entertainment reporting system that streamlined data tracking. ~ Built strong partnerships with financial institutions to effectively manage $34M in revolving and short term loans. ~ Contributed to improving manufacturing capacity and enhancing operations by securing and administering $21M project at the Luana, Iowa facility; led development of capital plan, obtained financing, and secured more than $2M in state incentives. ~ Implemented a tax reduction strategy that resulted in $1M annual savings; created operating procedures to ensure seamless process execution. ~ Developed reporting tools to streamline and ensure accurate communication in support of effective decision making; developed a 12-month rolling forecast and a weekly estimate. ~ Built a monthly reporting package for Board of Directors including current-month results and forward-looking commentary. Show less In this role, I ensure comprehensive fiscal control for a $400M revenue dairy cooperative. I oversee full scope of financial, treasury, audit, and risk management while contributing to long-term and short-term goal determination and strategic planning. I serve as a key Executive Staff leader contributing to teams, decisions, and programs to identify technical requirements, determine performance gaps, and create and implement solutions. I also supervise, train, and mentor team of 13. Serve on… Show more In this role, I ensure comprehensive fiscal control for a $400M revenue dairy cooperative. I oversee full scope of financial, treasury, audit, and risk management while contributing to long-term and short-term goal determination and strategic planning. I serve as a key Executive Staff leader contributing to teams, decisions, and programs to identify technical requirements, determine performance gaps, and create and implement solutions. I also supervise, train, and mentor team of 13. Serve on joint venture board; provide strategic direction. Key Contributions in this role include: ~ Championed $1M in annual cost savings across numerous spend categories by launching and overseeing a tactical cost reduction initiative. ~ Saved an additional $500K through implementing a web-based invoice imaging program, purchase card program, and online travel/entertainment reporting system that streamlined data tracking. ~ Built strong partnerships with financial institutions to effectively manage $34M in revolving and short term loans. ~ Contributed to improving manufacturing capacity and enhancing operations by securing and administering $21M project at the Luana, Iowa facility; led development of capital plan, obtained financing, and secured more than $2M in state incentives. ~ Implemented a tax reduction strategy that resulted in $1M annual savings; created operating procedures to ensure seamless process execution. ~ Developed reporting tools to streamline and ensure accurate communication in support of effective decision making; developed a 12-month rolling forecast and a weekly estimate. ~ Built a monthly reporting package for Board of Directors including current-month results and forward-looking commentary. Show less



Lee Enterprises

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Controller

  • Oct 2004 - Jul 2012

  Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed financial analysis in accordance with business plan for $800M revenue publishing company. Compiled data to manage payroll, accounts payable, cash flow reporting, and credit facilities; analyzed, reported, and resolved variances; and disseminated data to executive colleagues. Managed customer receipts and coordinated acquisitions. Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close; handled consolidations, data analysis, and… Show more Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed financial analysis in accordance with business plan for $800M revenue publishing company. Compiled data to manage payroll, accounts payable, cash flow reporting, and credit facilities; analyzed, reported, and resolved variances; and disseminated data to executive colleagues. Managed customer receipts and coordinated acquisitions. Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close; handled consolidations, data analysis, and reporting. Coached, trained, and managed team of six accounting staff members. Key Contributions in this role include: ~ Guided successful $1.5B acquisition of Pulitzer, Inc. (2005); integrated treasury and corporate accounting functions across all financial reporting processes. ~ Earned reputation as a dedicated and savvy financial leader orchestrating processes for seamless organizational integration. ~ Adeptly managed $1.6B debt facility including relationships with banks and note holder to meet compliance with covenants and ensure repayment and revolver management. ~ Created viable debt forecasts and repayment plans to minimize interest expenses and assisted CFO to cost effectively refinance debt in 2009. ~ Contributed to saving $100K and improving controls by implementing a web-based SEC filing program; effectively managed quarterly and annual SEC statement filing. ~ Liaised with internal and external auditors, managed relationships to meet timely filing requirements, and receive a consistent, clean audit score. ~ Created and implemented initiatives that saved more than $1M; developed a web-based invoice imaging and purchase card program. ~ Selected to serve on the Adler Theatre Foundation Board as President. Show less Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed financial analysis in accordance with business plan for $800M revenue publishing company. Compiled data to manage payroll, accounts payable, cash flow reporting, and credit facilities; analyzed, reported, and resolved variances; and disseminated data to executive colleagues. Managed customer receipts and coordinated acquisitions. Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close; handled consolidations, data analysis, and… Show more Prepared financial reports, developed budgets, and performed financial analysis in accordance with business plan for $800M revenue publishing company. Compiled data to manage payroll, accounts payable, cash flow reporting, and credit facilities; analyzed, reported, and resolved variances; and disseminated data to executive colleagues. Managed customer receipts and coordinated acquisitions. Managed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close; handled consolidations, data analysis, and reporting. Coached, trained, and managed team of six accounting staff members. Key Contributions in this role include: ~ Guided successful $1.5B acquisition of Pulitzer, Inc. (2005); integrated treasury and corporate accounting functions across all financial reporting processes. ~ Earned reputation as a dedicated and savvy financial leader orchestrating processes for seamless organizational integration. ~ Adeptly managed $1.6B debt facility including relationships with banks and note holder to meet compliance with covenants and ensure repayment and revolver management. ~ Created viable debt forecasts and repayment plans to minimize interest expenses and assisted CFO to cost effectively refinance debt in 2009. ~ Contributed to saving $100K and improving controls by implementing a web-based SEC filing program; effectively managed quarterly and annual SEC statement filing. ~ Liaised with internal and external auditors, managed relationships to meet timely filing requirements, and receive a consistent, clean audit score. ~ Created and implemented initiatives that saved more than $1M; developed a web-based invoice imaging and purchase card program. ~ Selected to serve on the Adler Theatre Foundation Board as President. Show less



The Kraft Heinz Company

• Netherlands
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Various

  • 1987 - 2004

  Additional experience with Kraft Foods / Oscar Mayer Foods serving as Plant Controller Oscar Mayer Foods Davenport IA, Manager-Sales Finance, Kraft Pizza Company, Distribution Finance Project Manager, Kraft Foods Additional experience with Kraft Foods / Oscar Mayer Foods serving as Plant Controller Oscar Mayer Foods Davenport IA, Manager-Sales Finance, Kraft Pizza Company, Distribution Finance Project Manager, Kraft Foods