Experience

Mays//Mock Capital Partners

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer - Mays//Mock Capital Partners, LLC

  • Jun 2022 - Present

  At Mays//Mock, we specialize in middle market Private Equity investments, focusing on the dynamic sectors of Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), Transportation, and Energy. Our mission is to generate a positive economic impact and deliver lasting value for our investors, the companies in our portfolio, and the communities where we operate. Our approach is rooted in the combination of exceptional investing and operating expertise in which we leverage to increase value and… Show more At Mays//Mock, we specialize in middle market Private Equity investments, focusing on the dynamic sectors of Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT), Transportation, and Energy. Our mission is to generate a positive economic impact and deliver lasting value for our investors, the companies in our portfolio, and the communities where we operate. Our approach is rooted in the combination of exceptional investing and operating expertise in which we leverage to increase value and generate positive returns for our investors. Show less



Navigation Capital Partners

• United States
• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer - Navigation Capital Partners, Inc

  • May 2020 - Present

  Navigation Capital Partners invests and manages a diversified portfolio of private equity investments with a focus on telecom, specialty finance and fintech.



R Coombs Consulting

• Consultant

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  Wexford PA Financial analysis, and strategic planning projects for small and middle market businesses.



Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Dec 2017 - Aug 2019

  Greater Pittsburgh Area Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, a 106-year-old private nonprofit, is a leader in programs and services for people of all ages who are blind, vision impaired, or have other disabilities. We believe in independence through rehabilitation. Offering comprehensive and personalized computer instruction, employment and vocational services, personal adjustment to blindness training, in-home instruction, low vision services, vision screenings for children and adults, and an… Show more Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh, a 106-year-old private nonprofit, is a leader in programs and services for people of all ages who are blind, vision impaired, or have other disabilities. We believe in independence through rehabilitation. Offering comprehensive and personalized computer instruction, employment and vocational services, personal adjustment to blindness training, in-home instruction, low vision services, vision screenings for children and adults, and an industrial employment program. Show less



Regional Industrial Development Corporation

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Dec 2012 - Jun 2016

  Pittsburgh The RIDC is a nonprofit, regional economic development finance and real estate development owner and manager of a $165 million portfolio of industrial, flex and office space in Southwestern PA. Streamlined the financial operating systems to provide accurate, relevant and timely financial information to management and its board. Focus on financial operations including cash flow forecasting, treasury, financial reporting, projections and forecasting, development project job cost control… Show more The RIDC is a nonprofit, regional economic development finance and real estate development owner and manager of a $165 million portfolio of industrial, flex and office space in Southwestern PA. Streamlined the financial operating systems to provide accurate, relevant and timely financial information to management and its board. Focus on financial operations including cash flow forecasting, treasury, financial reporting, projections and forecasting, development project job cost control and nonprofit tax reporting. Responsibilities also include negotiating and closing corporate and property specific debt transactions including line of credit extensions and workout transactions. Updated and implemented employee health and benefit plans to maintain existing plan benefits while managing employer/employee cost increases to under 6% annually. Show less



ImPACT Applications, Inc.

• United States
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operating Officer

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2012

  Pittsburgh Provided leadership and direction to position the leading provider of computerized neurocognitive testing for concussions, primarily in athletes, through creation and implementation of a strategic plan and robust operating infrastructure. Managed all legal, intellectual property, regulatory, tax, finance and human resources matters including strategic relationships in Canada and South Africa. Formalized and implemented Board of Directors reporting, strategic operating plans… Show more Provided leadership and direction to position the leading provider of computerized neurocognitive testing for concussions, primarily in athletes, through creation and implementation of a strategic plan and robust operating infrastructure. Managed all legal, intellectual property, regulatory, tax, finance and human resources matters including strategic relationships in Canada and South Africa. Formalized and implemented Board of Directors reporting, strategic operating plans, budgeting, forecasts and risk management assessment. Implemented management operating systems and budget controls improving operating margins from 5% to 40% in 30 months. Designed and deployed Company's first employee health and benefit plans, 401(k) program and employee annual and long term incentive programs. Managed automation and integration of web-based system for customer order, contract execution and invoicing with the financial accounting systems. Integrated systems resulted in a 50% annual increase in sales volume processing with no increase in staff. Show less



BNY Mellon

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager Project Management Office

  • Feb 2007 - Jan 2009

  Pittsburgh Partnered with Department Senior Managers, to implement the worldwide integration of the Bank of New York and Mellon Financial Corporation. Facilitated dollar cost savings projects of over $10 million focused on coordination and system integration logistics, data conversion, process design, project sequencing, staffing levels, corporate dependencies and execution risks.



Mellon Ventures

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

• Chief Financial Officer

  • Jun 1995 - Feb 2007

  Pittsburgh Created and managed, with the founding partner, Mellon Ventures, the private equity investment unit of Mellon Financial Corp. which invested $1.4 billion from 1995 to 2006 in 136 direct investments and 70 private equity funds. Created and managed the operations of 15 private equity investment entities, including a Small Business Investment Company licensed by the SBA and 5 senior executive co-investment entities. Managed all financial operations, tax and regulatory reporting, IT and… Show more Created and managed, with the founding partner, Mellon Ventures, the private equity investment unit of Mellon Financial Corp. which invested $1.4 billion from 1995 to 2006 in 136 direct investments and 70 private equity funds. Created and managed the operations of 15 private equity investment entities, including a Small Business Investment Company licensed by the SBA and 5 senior executive co-investment entities. Managed all financial operations, tax and regulatory reporting, IT and administrative matters from creation through expansion to a 30 person investment company with five national offices and over 200 investors. Designed and implemented management policies and procedures for due diligence, investment review and approval, treasury and cash management, portfolio management, regulatory compliance, fair market valuation, SEC, tax and financial reporting. Designed and managed compensation and investment programs for all partners and staff. Led the due diligence and closing process to complete the $440 million divestiture of Mellon Financial's private equity portfolios to Goldman Sachs, including the subsequent wind down of 4 nationwide offices and successful spinoff of the portfolio and management company in 2006 Show less



Mellon Financial

• Financial Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Strategic Planning - Senior Project Leader

  • Jan 1994 - Jun 1995

  Pittsburgh Provided strategic review and analysis to Mellon Financial's Office of the Chairman on potential merger and acquisition transactions. Completed special projects related to potential divestitures, corporate benchmarking, peer analysis and crisis management.

• Real Estate Credit Recovery Admin and Operations

  • Oct 1990 - Dec 1993

  Pittsburgh Developed the management reporting and portfolio monitoring system for a $1.4 billion troubled credit and foreclosed real estate portfolio. While reporting directly to senior management of Mellon Financial, responsible for managing all financial, regulatory reporting and examinations, quarterly valuation analysis and documentation for a team of over 20 loan officers and property managers in 3 nationwide offices.



Kenneth Leventhal & Company

• Audit Senior

  • Sep 1985 - Oct 1990

  New York City CPA and Audit Senior responsible for field work and the supervision of staff in audits of financial statements. Concentration of clients in Real Estate development, including commercial office buildings, home builders, mortgage REITs and HUD Section 8 apartments. Additional projects included, market study analysis and property acquisition due diligence services,