Experience

Aperio

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Oct 2014 - Dec 2021

  Aperio Group is a pioneering and high growth investment management firm specializing in the creation and management of customized, tax-optimized and quantitative/index-oriented equity portfolios, primarily for high net worth individuals. The firm was acquired by BlackRock in 2021. Managed three separate transitions in a four-year span: a 2016 minority private equity investment by Pacific Current Group, a 2018 majority private equity investment by Golden Gate Capital, and the sale of the… Show more Aperio Group is a pioneering and high growth investment management firm specializing in the creation and management of customized, tax-optimized and quantitative/index-oriented equity portfolios, primarily for high net worth individuals. The firm was acquired by BlackRock in 2021. Managed three separate transitions in a four-year span: a 2016 minority private equity investment by Pacific Current Group, a 2018 majority private equity investment by Golden Gate Capital, and the sale of the firm to BlackRock. Transitions involved the first audit of the firm’s financial statements, the creation of financial and KPI reporting, and the establishment and administration of a bank credit facility. Played key financial management role during my tenure, as the firm’s assets under management grew from $7 billion to $48 billion. Responsible for all aspects of the firm’s finance functions, including accounting/audits, tax, banking/cash management, payroll, planning/budgeting, and forecasting. Managed Human Resources and Administration, and from 2014 to 2016, also served as the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer. Show less Aperio Group is a pioneering and high growth investment management firm specializing in the creation and management of customized, tax-optimized and quantitative/index-oriented equity portfolios, primarily for high net worth individuals. The firm was acquired by BlackRock in 2021. Managed three separate transitions in a four-year span: a 2016 minority private equity investment by Pacific Current Group, a 2018 majority private equity investment by Golden Gate Capital, and the sale of the… Show more Aperio Group is a pioneering and high growth investment management firm specializing in the creation and management of customized, tax-optimized and quantitative/index-oriented equity portfolios, primarily for high net worth individuals. The firm was acquired by BlackRock in 2021. Managed three separate transitions in a four-year span: a 2016 minority private equity investment by Pacific Current Group, a 2018 majority private equity investment by Golden Gate Capital, and the sale of the firm to BlackRock. Transitions involved the first audit of the firm’s financial statements, the creation of financial and KPI reporting, and the establishment and administration of a bank credit facility. Played key financial management role during my tenure, as the firm’s assets under management grew from $7 billion to $48 billion. Responsible for all aspects of the firm’s finance functions, including accounting/audits, tax, banking/cash management, payroll, planning/budgeting, and forecasting. Managed Human Resources and Administration, and from 2014 to 2016, also served as the firm’s Chief Compliance Officer. Show less



Nuti Consulting

• Consultant

  • Nov 2012 - Oct 2014

  Provided financial management and operations consulting services to investment management and hedge fund firms. Provided financial management and operations consulting services to investment management and hedge fund firms.



Adelante Capital Management

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer, Principal, Consultant

  • Jul 2003 - Oct 2012

  Adelante Capital Management is an institutional investment management firm specializing in REIT portfolios. In connection with the 2004 management buyout of the firm, managed the transition of every aspect of the firm’s operations including finance, contract review and negotiations, compliance, human resources/employee benefits, facilities, and information technology and communications infrastructure. Coordinated all due diligence efforts attendant to the pre-management buyout potential sale of… Show more Adelante Capital Management is an institutional investment management firm specializing in REIT portfolios. In connection with the 2004 management buyout of the firm, managed the transition of every aspect of the firm’s operations including finance, contract review and negotiations, compliance, human resources/employee benefits, facilities, and information technology and communications infrastructure. Coordinated all due diligence efforts attendant to the pre-management buyout potential sale of the firm to multiple high profile financial services firms and subsequently played a key role in raising $20 million in capital to recapitalize the firm following the buyout. Defined and negotiated employee benefits and payroll services, established all budgeting and financial management systems and oversaw all banking, compliance and operations efforts for a $2-$4 billion firm managing portfolios for a myriad of institutional and corporate accounts ranging in size from $25 to $700 million. Show less Adelante Capital Management is an institutional investment management firm specializing in REIT portfolios. In connection with the 2004 management buyout of the firm, managed the transition of every aspect of the firm’s operations including finance, contract review and negotiations, compliance, human resources/employee benefits, facilities, and information technology and communications infrastructure. Coordinated all due diligence efforts attendant to the pre-management buyout potential sale of… Show more Adelante Capital Management is an institutional investment management firm specializing in REIT portfolios. In connection with the 2004 management buyout of the firm, managed the transition of every aspect of the firm’s operations including finance, contract review and negotiations, compliance, human resources/employee benefits, facilities, and information technology and communications infrastructure. Coordinated all due diligence efforts attendant to the pre-management buyout potential sale of the firm to multiple high profile financial services firms and subsequently played a key role in raising $20 million in capital to recapitalize the firm following the buyout. Defined and negotiated employee benefits and payroll services, established all budgeting and financial management systems and oversaw all banking, compliance and operations efforts for a $2-$4 billion firm managing portfolios for a myriad of institutional and corporate accounts ranging in size from $25 to $700 million. Show less



Jurika & Voyles

• United States
• Investment Management

• Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Principal

  • Dec 1999 - Jun 2003

  A multi-faceted investment management firm, Jurika &Voyles grew to $7 billion dollars in assets under management. Served as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors, Board Audit Committee, and Executive Committee. Together with providing financial oversight for all accounting, audit, banking, payroll and budgeting functions, managed all aspects of the firm’s operations including Trading, Investment Operations/Client Services, Information Technology, Human Resources and Regulatory… Show more A multi-faceted investment management firm, Jurika &Voyles grew to $7 billion dollars in assets under management. Served as a member of the firm’s Board of Directors, Board Audit Committee, and Executive Committee. Together with providing financial oversight for all accounting, audit, banking, payroll and budgeting functions, managed all aspects of the firm’s operations including Trading, Investment Operations/Client Services, Information Technology, Human Resources and Regulatory Compliance.

• Vice President, Portfolio Manager & Principal

  • Mar 1996 - Nov 1999

  Built and managed the firm’s WRAP portfolio management team which ultimately grew to $3 Billion in assets and 10,000 separately managed accounts.



USL Capital Corporation

• Senior Investment Officer

  • Jul 1990 - Mar 1996

  USL Capital was a commercial finance company owned by Ford Motor Company. Evaluated and recommended private placement, high yield bond, and leveraged loan transactions for inclusion in the company’s investment portfolio, leading to $348 million invested in 21 separate transactions.

• Manager, Financial Analysis & Administration

  • Mar 1989 - Jul 1990

  Provided financial analysis support to senior management of business unit. Prepared business unit's 5-year business plan, annual budget, and monthly full-year forecasts and variance analyses. Performed pricing analysis on potential investments.

• Manager, Lease Accounting

  • May 1988 - Mar 1989

  Managed, trained, and developed a staff of four professional accountants responsible for the business unit's accounting and financial analysis. Reviewed, approved and presented monthly and quarterly management reports to senior management.



KPMG US

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Supervising Senior Accountant

  • Jun 1984 - May 1988

  Planned audit engagements, supervised staff and coordinated activities with clients and audit/tax partners and managers. Presented findings and made recommendations to client management. Identified and resolved technical issues and prepared audit documentation and financial statements. Industry experience included leasing, banking, real estate development, oil and gas, foods, retail, and recreation. Planned audit engagements, supervised staff and coordinated activities with clients and audit/tax partners and managers. Presented findings and made recommendations to client management. Identified and resolved technical issues and prepared audit documentation and financial statements. Industry experience included leasing, banking, real estate development, oil and gas, foods, retail, and recreation.



GE

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Financial Analyst

  • Jul 1980 - Jun 1984

  Provided financial analysis support to senior management, including preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and monthly presentations. Graduate of General Electric's Financial Management Program. Provided financial analysis support to senior management, including preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and monthly presentations. Graduate of General Electric's Financial Management Program.