32
years

Years of Experience

5/17

Member Since


Experience

 
Catapult1, LLC Start-Up
Consultant & Acting CFO
01/2016 - Present
Acting CFO for this early stage consumer products launchpad company that licenses new technologies and product ideas from inventors, designs and develops them for consumer applications, and brings them to market via direct-to-consumer and retail channel strategies. Responsible for all accounting/finance, HR, and IT matters for the entity. Setup first IT systems, developed the GL, cultivated first banking relationships, created all detailed financial models (IS, BS, CF) for the company, etc.

Dormeo North America Accounting
CFO
03/2013 - 01/2016
Executive management team member of this private equity backed consumer products startup company in the bedding industry, selling through direct-to-consumer channels and over 800 retail doors throughout the US and Canada. Built the finance/accounting team from person one, negotiated and closed the company's first working capital facility and mezzanine debt facility, managed all financial modeling, and ultimately managed the sale of the business.

Hunter MFG, LLC Accounting
CFO
05/2008 - 03/2013
Executive management team member and minority owner of this private equity backed consumer products company in the licensed sports industry. Lead the accounting/finance, credit/collections, inventory control, HR, and IT functions. Managed external banking, insurance, and audit/tax firm relationships. Lead quarterly Board meetings, presenting a detailed business analysis and financial review. Instrumental in returning the company to financial health and bankability,closing new credit facility.

Tempur-Pedic International, Inc Accounting
Vice President - Finance & Accounting
08/2003 - 04/2008
Chief Financial Officer for the US business, with most recent annual sales - at the time - of $725 million (approximately two-thirds of global sales) and a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of >25% over the previous 5 years. Responsible for all accounting and finance functions for the US business. Led and developed a team of 21 accounting & finance professionals. De facto CFO to four divisional Presidents. Went through a public debt placement and IPO during tenure.

DMI Furniture, Inc. Accounting
Corporate Controller
08/1999 - 08/2003
Responsible for all accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting functions of this publicly-traded (NASDAQ), $100 million manufacturing and distribution organization with five operating divisions, four manufacturing facilities, two warehouse locations, and satellite offices in Northern & Southern China, Malaysia, and Thailand. Drafted quarterly 10-Q and annual 10-K SEC regulatory filings. Directed the quarterly and annual audit by a Big 4 accounting firm.

Arthur Andersen LLP Management Consulting
Senior Auditor/Business Consultant
07/1996 - 08/1999
Managed engagements to provide audit, assurance, and business consulting services to large and mid-size public and private US companies in multiple industries (including manufacturing, service, not-for-profit, and real estate) for the largest professional services organization in the world. Consistently achieved the highest billable hours and chargeability percentage for my level within the Firm.

Star of Louisville, Inc. Accounting
General Accountant / Accounting Manager
08/1992 - 07/1996
Performed full-service accounting/bookkeeping duties for this multi-million dollar restaurant business consisting of a cruise dining operation, riverside restaurant and bar, and wedding/party barge.