Experience

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  Rose Consulting

  • Spring Hill, Kansas, United States

  • Retired

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Spring Hill, Kansas, United States
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  Rose Consulting, LLC.

  • Spring Hill, Kansas

  • President

    • Jun 2015 - Present
    • Spring Hill, Kansas

    To see more detail about Jim's career and to view his leadership philosophy, you can access his leadership blog at www.lunchpailleadership.com (access rights required).Strategic Planning* Latino Growth Strategy* Information Technology Strategies* Internet Strategies * Business Plans for Opera...

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  Reno Enterprises, LLC

  • Lincoln, Nebraska Area

  • President and CEO (owner / operator)

    • Jul 2010 - May 2015
    • Lincoln, Nebraska Area

    Reno Enterprises, LLC was formed to oversee 8-9 H&R Block franchise tax offices in the Lincoln, Nebraska metro area. Along with a business partner, I oversaw all aspects of the operation of these offices. This was a highly profitable, multi-million dollar business. Developed detailed metrics ...

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  Rose Consulting

  • Louisburg, Kansas

  • Principal

    • Mar 2008 - Jun 2010
    • Louisburg, Kansas

    Strategic Planning* Developed Latino strategy for H&R Block; penetration increased because of the new strategy* Information Technology Strategies* Internet Strategies * Business Plans for Operational Business Units * New Business Creation and Expansion * Expertise in Planning Facilitation Bus...

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  H&R Block

  • VP / SVP Field Operations

    • May 2001 - Mar 2008

    Oversaw various aspects of field operations for H&R Block. Areas managed, and scope (associates, offices, budget) changed over time; managed upwards of 30,000 field associates and a budget of hundreds of millions of dollars. Business units managed typically performed in the upper quartile in terms of revenue and profitability. Oversaw implementation of new product for military members. Assisted with purchase and led the integration (into Company-owned operations) of hundreds of franchise offices. CEO said this was the "best project in Company history".

  • CIO

    • Jun 1997 - Jun 2001

    Oversaw all aspects of technology for this multi-billion company. Grew the IT organization 10-fold in terms of associates and budget. Integrated the technology operation of several large acquisitions. Developed first IT strategy for the organization. Developed initial IT infrastructure. Oversaw the implementation of the initial online, professional tax preparation system.

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  Integon Insurance

  • Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

  • CIO

    • Jun 1996 - May 1997
    • Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area

    Oversaw all aspects of technology for this billion $ property / casualty insurance company. 750 IT associates.

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  National Associates of Insurance Commissioners ...

  • Kansas City, Missouri

  • CIO

    • Nov 1987 - May 1996
    • Kansas City, Missouri

    Oversaw all aspects of technology. Grew IT organization from 7 associates to 150 associates. Developed systems to collect, analyze and share insurance company financial data with all 50 state insurance departments. Designed and launched new revenue generating, state-of-the-art computer systems (D...