Experience

Arcosa Inc.

• United States
• Construction
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Director, Corporate Risk Management

  • Nov 2018 - Present

  Leads the Risk Management department at Arcosa. Manages all aspects of the Risk Management function and reports directly to SVP Finance and Treasurer. Overarching goals include the continual development of the recently established Risk Management department in a new company, partnering with the business units to meet their needs and seamlessly integrating new businesses into the company’s structure. Manage a team of two specialists to execute on those goals. Leads the Risk Management department at Arcosa. Manages all aspects of the Risk Management function and reports directly to SVP Finance and Treasurer. Overarching goals include the continual development of the recently established Risk Management department in a new company, partnering with the business units to meet their needs and seamlessly integrating new businesses into the company’s structure. Manage a team of two specialists to execute on those goals.



Trinity Industries, Inc.

• United States
• Truck Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Transition Role: Director of Insurance / Corporate Spinoff

  • Aug 2017 - Oct 2018

  Supported the spinoff of a collection of business units from Trinity Industries to a new publicly traded company, which went public in November 2018. In the first phase, worked extensively with internal groups and with external consultants on Trinity’s finance departments. The focus was to identify and remove entanglements, identify processes requiring replication and ensuring both companies have viable departments after the spinoff. In the second phase, took the lead in establishing a Risk Management department that would be operational for Day 1. Show less

• Director, Manufacturing Financial Analysis

  • Jan 2016 - Aug 2017

  Promoted to report directly to the CFO. Relocated to Trinity Corporate HQ to a newly created role. Serve as the company’s manufacturing operations executive coach/advisor responsible for building enterprise-wide operational metrics for the C-suite. Overarching goals include improvement activities to maximize performance for each business unit. Translate strategic goals to execution plans at division/business unit levels and provide comprehensive review and analysis of business unit performance. Provide highly detailed and specialized information metrics on manufacturing to the CFO. Show less

• Estimating and Business Development Manager

  • Jul 2013 - Jan 2016

  Promoted and relocated to Louisiana to lead the Barge Estimating Department in the Marine Business Unit (manufacturing), which managed 4 barge factories. Oversaw new construction bids and change order estimates. Reporting to the President of the Barge Group, served as a liaison to Trinity’s Corporate Leadership Team in Dallas. Led a team of 3 estimators who managed ~150 RFPs/year from customers and potential customers in the oil, transportation, and food industries. Led the annual operational planning process and 3-year strategic plan; presented plans to the CEO and Senior Management team. Provided sales support to global Trinity Marine customers. Show less

• Senior Manufacturing Operations Analyst, Manufacturing Center of Excellence (MCOE)

  • May 2012 - Jun 2013

  Chosen to join the newly created MCOE to help launch the high-profile new initiative. Supported 6 cross-functional action teams in analyzing current manufacturing operations with the goal of identifying and sharing best practices (from internal and external sources) across the company. Served as a project manager for and/or liaison to multiple teams.

• Senior Financial Analyst, CMC

  • Sep 2010 - May 2012

  Selected by Trinity’s COO to lead high-profile special projects for the non-rail segments of the company. All projects were developed and assigned by C-suite executives.

• Senior Financial Analyst, Forecasting & Planning

  • Mar 2009 - Sep 2010

  Promoted and transitioned to the F&P area to create financial and management reports, work with business unit accountants, and consolidate business unit level strategic plans. Supported business units in creating operating plans. Coordinated the company’s annual strategic planning process and consolidated business unit forecasts for senior management. Analyzed capital expenditures to develop a rationale for future spending plans.

• Financial Analyst, Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Jul 2007 - Mar 2009

  Joined Trinity’s management development rotation program after graduating from UT’s MBA program. Built valuation models to determine enterprise value, EPS, accretion/dilution, and analyzed financial trends and potential acquisitions. Performed and/or coordinated due diligence for multiple departments. Reviewed legal documentation including bid letters, purchase agreements, and related documents. Created presentations for the Board of Directors on potential acquisitions.



Abacus Technology Corporation

• Financial Operations Analyst

  • Jan 2004 - Jul 2005

  Founded in 1983, Abacus is a boutique DOD and military-focused consulting firm. Hired to perform financial reporting and analyze profitability, revenue, and expenses for 200 consulting engagements with combined revenue of $30M. Presented a monthly budget review to senior leadership to address profitability, funding, staffing, and contract issues. Worked with consulting managers to understand forecasted results of $56M in 2004. Founded in 1983, Abacus is a boutique DOD and military-focused consulting firm. Hired to perform financial reporting and analyze profitability, revenue, and expenses for 200 consulting engagements with combined revenue of $30M. Presented a monthly budget review to senior leadership to address profitability, funding, staffing, and contract issues. Worked with consulting managers to understand forecasted results of $56M in 2004.