Experience

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  AquaBounty

  • Board Member

    • Jan 2014 - Present

    AquaBounty is a leader in the field of land-based aquaculture and the use of technology for improving productivity and sustainability to ensure the availability of high-quality seafood. Chair of the Audit Committee and serves on the Nominating and Governance Committee.

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  St.Clare Advisors, LLC

  • Greater Atlanta Area

  • Founder and President

    • Jan 2012 - Mar 2024
    • Greater Atlanta Area

    Providing organizations with the development of initiatives to drive retention, development, advancement of women, and improving their connections to the marketplace.

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  Tilray, Inc.

  • Board Member

    • Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

    Before merging with Aphria to become Tilary Brands, Tilray Inc. was a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, Portugal and Latin America. Chaired the Audit Committee and served on the Nominating and Governance Committee.

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  Fibrocell Science

  • Board Member

    • 2013 - 2018

    Fibrocell Science was a cell and gene therapy company focused on improving the lives of people with rare diseases of the skin and connective tissue. Chaired the Audit Committee. (Note: Fibrocell Science has since been acquired by Castle Creek Pharmaceutical Holdings).

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  Polymer Group Inc

  • Board Member

    • 2013 - 2015

    Polymer Group Inc. (PGI), was a Blackstone Portfolio Company with publicly traded debt. PGI was a global manufacturer of speciality materials, operating in 14 companies and was sold to a strategic buyer in 2015. Chaired the Audit Committee.

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  Houlihan Lokey

  • Advisory Board Member

    • 2012 - 2015

    Houlihan Lokey is an independent global investment bank, providing M&A advisory, capital-raising, restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory services.

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  KPMG LLP

  • Greater Atlanta Area

  • Advisory and Audit Partner (Retired)

    • Jul 1975 - Sep 2010
    • Greater Atlanta Area

    Served as Lead Audit Partner for The Home Depot and JCPenney, two of KPMG's largest clients.Served on KPMG's Board of Directors and Chair of the Audit and Finance Committee. Led the KPMG Consumer Markets Practice for the Southeast Area, focusing on revenue growth and relationship development for the Fortune 1000. One of the founders and leaders of KPMG's Womens Initiatives, including leadership of market facing programs.