Chief Financial Officer

• May 2021 - Present

Project and Finance Manager

• Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. (LSPI), a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is the global leader in the science and application of drag reduction. LSPI specializes in DRA technology by maximizing the flow potential of pipelines, increasing operational flexibility and throughput capacity, and substantially increasing bottom-line profit. LiquidPower Specialty Products Inc. (LSPI), a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is the global leader in the science and application of drag reduction. LSPI specializes in DRA technology by maximizing the flow potential of pipelines, increasing operational flexibility and throughput capacity, and substantially increasing bottom-line profit.

Chief Financial Officer

• Oct 2017 - Jan 2019

Private Equity backed startup manufacturing DRA for the midstream oil pipeline industry. Company was acquired by LiquidPower Specialty Products, Inc, in January 2019. Private Equity backed startup manufacturing DRA for the midstream oil pipeline industry. Company was acquired by LiquidPower Specialty Products, Inc, in January 2019.

Controller

• Nov 2016 - Jul 2017

VP of Finance and General Manager

• Jan 2012 - Aug 2016

• Managed the overall business plan for three chemical sites located in different States, as well as corporate accounting, marketing and engineering.• Over 26 years with the Company, there was never a financial misstatement.• Managed and negotiated insurance claims in excess of $100 million following a major facility explosion in 2012, working closely with the insurer and corporate legal team.• Developed KPI’s for enhanced risk and reliability programs including vibration monitoring, lube oil standards, and bolting & torqueing. Increased on-stream production rates up to 100%.• Met with Arkansas State officials to expedite permitting process for $830 million expansion project.• Managed multiple litigation efforts, focusing on financial damages. • Built profit optimization models, allowing quick decision making to obtain the highest possible profit for the Company in a multi-downstream product environment.• Presented quarterly results, goals, and achievements directly to the Board of Directors.• Supported Enterprise Resource Planning implementation team, converting to JD Edwards.• Worked directly with suppliers in procurement of key raw materials and equipment.• Accounted for proven natural gas reserves approximating 70,000 MMcf representing a 10% working interest of the known reservoirs. Show less

Division Controller and VP of Finance

• Jan 2006 - Dec 2011

• Worked closely with the Corporate Executive team, reporting directly to the LSB CFO.• Responsible for monthly closing of financial statements, budgeting, and periodic forecasting.• Extensive Standard Costing experience, standard variance analysis, FIFO and LCM inventory valuation.• Developed a Chemical accounting department of 12 direct reports, including hiring and training of controllers, financial analysts, plant accounting controllers, credit, and clerical support. • Supported, attended and presented at investor conferences to investors and stock analysts.• Supported the restart of the Pryor, OK chemical facility in 2009, including all financial modeling, two legal claims for construction negligence, and a large insurance claim following a fire in 2010.• Worked closely with the credit department, holding a 30 DSO and bad debts of less than 0.5%.• Lawsuit depositions and called upon as witness to testify under oath at court hearings. Chemical Division Controller (November 2000 – December 2005) • Promoted with Company growth. Oversaw a major subsidiary acquisition, including a sub-30 day accounting transition to corporate software systems enabling the closing of books in the first month of operation.• Maintained oversight of the accounting function including the monthly close process, journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting, development of SOX 404 processes, and external audit management.• Founding member of the Disclosure Committee.• Developed comprehensive Excel budgeting, cash flow, and forecasting models that allow for multiple scenarios in a highly volatile commodity market. Show less

Controller, El Dorado Chemical Company

• Oct 1996 - Dec 2005

• Promoted as part of building a new Corporate Chemical accounting team, initially being the only employee. Responsible for monthly closing process and financial statement presentation.• Responsible for all month end closing procedures.• Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliation. Implemented automated full standard costing environment and variance analysis.• Created periodic reports comparing budgeted costs to actual costs. • Initially developed Product Line reporting for sales, volumes, and gross profit by product.• Worked with managers to develop annual expense plan goals.• Maintained integrity of general ledger, including building a monthly internal audit process over the balance sheet accounts to ensure accurate reporting.• Supported the contractual negotiations, construction, bank relations, and cash draws for a 65% nitric acid plant in Baytown, TX. Show less

Senior Internal Auditor

• Jun 1991 - Sep 1996

• Working with the Director of Internal Audit, was hired to build the internal audit department, and was responsible for all phases of the internal audit department.• Focus primarily on Operational Auditing, to improve accounting and business practices, procedures and overall profitability.• Worked directly with Ernst & Young as part of the external audit team, reducing audit fees.

Senior Auditor

• Jul 1989 - Jun 1991

• Performed audits primarily in the banking and non-profit industry. • Presented audit findings and reports to the client and audit Partner. • Performed audits primarily in the banking and non-profit industry. • Presented audit findings and reports to the client and audit Partner.