Experience

Bright Direction Dental

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • 2019 - Present

  Chicago, IL



Bellissimo Holdings, LLC

• Chief Financial Officer

  • 2017 - 2019

  Greater Chicago Area



Response Team 1

• United States
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Aug 2014 - Dec 2016

  Wheeling, IL CFO of private-equity backed national roll-up in the restoration/renovation industry. Hired prior to the PE transaction to accelerate the finance, accounting, treasury, IT and HR infrastructure development to both support the rapid acquisition/M&A growth of the company as well as facilitate the PE deal process. >Consummated PE transaction on March 21,2016 >Completed ten (10) acquisitions in eighteen month period driving annual consolidated revenue from $80 million to $220+… Show more CFO of private-equity backed national roll-up in the restoration/renovation industry. Hired prior to the PE transaction to accelerate the finance, accounting, treasury, IT and HR infrastructure development to both support the rapid acquisition/M&A growth of the company as well as facilitate the PE deal process. >Consummated PE transaction on March 21,2016 >Completed ten (10) acquisitions in eighteen month period driving annual consolidated revenue from $80 million to $220+ million >Implemented JDEdward enterprise software and integrated all reporting information with field project management software through creation of a data warehouse >Created integration synergies and significant cost savings by centralizing all payroll and benefit plans, accounts payable, IT, treasury, purchasing, fleet management, and financial reporting functions >Achieved significant cost savings by vastly improving annual audit process and in-sourcing legal and real estate management services Show less



Chiro One Wellness Centers

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jan 2012 - Jul 2014

  CFO of fast growing, largest chiropractic clinic chain in the U.S. Brought in to quickly bring all aspects of finance, accounting, treasury, IT, HR and revenue cycle up to speed with the rapid store growth of the company and build trust with the bank, auditors and investment bankers and to ultimately enable the company to explore liquidity and growth options. >Hired in and managed a CIO, Chief HR Officer, and re-engineered the Finance and Revenue Cycle departments to provide the core… Show more CFO of fast growing, largest chiropractic clinic chain in the U.S. Brought in to quickly bring all aspects of finance, accounting, treasury, IT, HR and revenue cycle up to speed with the rapid store growth of the company and build trust with the bank, auditors and investment bankers and to ultimately enable the company to explore liquidity and growth options. >Hired in and managed a CIO, Chief HR Officer, and re-engineered the Finance and Revenue Cycle departments to provide the core competencies in these key areas previously lacking >Implemented JDEdwards enterprise software with full integration with the proprietary clinical software to support the necessary fully integrated financial reporting demanded by the company's 80+ locations >Replaced a disparate and inefficient treasury management network of 80+ bank accounts with a single operating and disbursement account to provide maximum control over cash and debt management >As a result of building an effective administrative infrastructure, was successful in obtaining three private equity offers to avert a bank forbearance process caused by operational over-expansion and management issues as well as ill-effects from significant changes in health care industry Show less



ShowPlace ICON Theatre & Kitchen

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CFO

  • Nov 1999 - Aug 2011

  As CFO of this $340 million/7th largest movie theatre operator in North America, in charge of most day-to-day operations including: accounting, financial reporting, tax, finance, treasury & banking, acquisitions, budgeting, revenue, business development, human resources, risk management, administration, and information technology. Highly successful in simultaneously achieving near-term ownership liquidity and enabling future aggressive growth of the company by bringing in world-class… Show more As CFO of this $340 million/7th largest movie theatre operator in North America, in charge of most day-to-day operations including: accounting, financial reporting, tax, finance, treasury & banking, acquisitions, budgeting, revenue, business development, human resources, risk management, administration, and information technology. Highly successful in simultaneously achieving near-term ownership liquidity and enabling future aggressive growth of the company by bringing in world-class private equity partner. >Facilitated EBITDAR growth from $36 million to $94 million >Slashed annual operating costs by 15% >Executed 4 successful/accretive acquisitions totaling $183 million >Executed successful partial sale of company to private equity firm >Executed $400 million of retail sale/leaseback transactions >Executed $300 and $200 million S&P and Moody's rated syndicated loans >Financed $120 million of dividend distributions to shareholders >Executed highly successful exit sale for private equity partner to strategic buyer Show less



Lifeworks Pets, LLC

• Founder and Investor

  • 1998 - 1999

  Pure start-up company in $20 billion pet food and supplies market. Raised $3 million of angel capital and $2.5 million of mezzanine financing to launch company. Was extremely creative in developing professional alliances that allowed the company to complete its product development and marketing launch campaigns that yielded first year sales of $3.5 million while penetrating 2,000+ national retail stores.



Outer Circle Products, LLC

• Chief Financial Officer

  • 1994 - 1998

  $60 million innovative designer, manufacturer and distributor of coolers and lunch boxes. Recruited by company when revenues were $10 million and left five years later after revenues reached $60 million and company was sold to Coleman Outdoor Products for $50 million in cash. As a key member of management, was integral in fiscally, creatively, and responsibly growing the admininstrative and technological infrastructure and financial and sourcing capabiliites of the company to keep… Show more $60 million innovative designer, manufacturer and distributor of coolers and lunch boxes. Recruited by company when revenues were $10 million and left five years later after revenues reached $60 million and company was sold to Coleman Outdoor Products for $50 million in cash. As a key member of management, was integral in fiscally, creatively, and responsibly growing the admininstrative and technological infrastructure and financial and sourcing capabiliites of the company to keep pace with and support the rapid revenue growth. Engineered bank refinancing that allowed $9 million shareholder dividend distribution. Managed all aspects of financial reporting, accounting, audit, tax, treasury, IT, HR and credit. Show less



Scentex, Inc.

• Vice President of Finance

  • 1989 - 1994

  $45 million international manufacturer and distributor of home fragrance and industrial deodorizing products. Joined company when revenue was $20 million and negotiated and engineered an LBO of the company three years later for $40 million with revenues at $45 million. Stayed on for two years as VP of Finance/part owner/operator subsequent to LBO. Was responsible for a complete re-engineering of all administrative, accounting, finance, and IT of the company. Also started green-field… Show more $45 million international manufacturer and distributor of home fragrance and industrial deodorizing products. Joined company when revenue was $20 million and negotiated and engineered an LBO of the company three years later for $40 million with revenues at $45 million. Stayed on for two years as VP of Finance/part owner/operator subsequent to LBO. Was responsible for a complete re-engineering of all administrative, accounting, finance, and IT of the company. Also started green-field sales, distribution and manufacturing facilities in the UK, Canada and Mexico. Managed all aspects of financial reporting, accounting, audit, tax, treasury, IT, HR and credit. Show less



Maurice Sporting Goods

• Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate Controller

  • 1987 - 1989

  $250 million international distributor of sporting goods to major retailers. Was responsible for all financial reporting, accounting, credit, tax and cash management for Maurice's five distribution centers and corporate office. Implemented daily, monthly and annual accounting and budgeting practices while completely rebuilding the accounting and finance departments. Re-engineered international purchasing system to ease complexities of legacy foreign procurement system.



John O. Butler Company

• Assistant Controller

  • 1984 - 1987

  $50 million publicly traded manufacturer and distributor of dental hygiene products. Was responsible for all financial reporting, accounting, credit, tax and cash management for the US parent company as well as international sales and distribution centers in Canada, Sweden, and Asia. Also completed and filed all SEC related documentation with respect to the company's public (NASDAQ) status. Prepared all due diligence documentation for company's ultimate buyout by Sunstar--a Japanese… Show more $50 million publicly traded manufacturer and distributor of dental hygiene products. Was responsible for all financial reporting, accounting, credit, tax and cash management for the US parent company as well as international sales and distribution centers in Canada, Sweden, and Asia. Also completed and filed all SEC related documentation with respect to the company's public (NASDAQ) status. Prepared all due diligence documentation for company's ultimate buyout by Sunstar--a Japanese consumer product holding/trading company--for $150 million. Show less



EY

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Auditor

  • 1982 - 1984

  Big 4 International Accounting Firm Ran and managed all aspects of audit engagements. Clients were diverse ranging from small privately owned and non-for-profit businsesses to Fortune 500 companies.