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Brent J. Lewis Resume

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED, RESULTS DRIVEN, SENIOR EXECUTIVE CORPORATE LEADER WITH MORE THAN 15 YEARS OF PROGRESSIVE EXPERIENCE

IN EXECUTIVE, FINANCE/ACCOUNTING AND OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT WITHIN START-UPS AND MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR GLOBAL ORGANIZATIONS.

DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO STREAMLINE BUSINESS OPERATIONS THAT DRIVE GROWTH, INCREASE EFFICIENCY, AND INCREASE BOTTOM LINE

PROFITS. STRONG QUALIFICATIONS IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING CONTROLS AND PROCESSES IN ADDITION TO PRODUCTIVITY

IMPROVEMENTS AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT. POSSESSES SOLID LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS WITH ALL

LEVELS OF STAFF, MANAGEMENT, AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES.

CORE SKILLS

Accounting & Financial Reporting Business Turnaround SOX Design & Implementation

Building Multi-Discipline Teams Strategic & Tactical Planning Metrics Design & Implementation

IPO, M&A, Banking & Investor Relations Performance Measurement Income & Sales Tax Compliance

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Ensure effective board, shareholder and stakeholder (including banking & other financial institutions)

communications with respect to financial operations, operational environment, risk parameters &

internal controls; (ii) Disseminate management science & uniform analytical standards throughout the

organization; (iv) Build and manage a high performance financial organization, ensuring compliance

with new regulations; (v) Contribute to operational decision making, strategic/tactical planning, & M&A

activities; (vii) Manage & support information management & technology; (vii) Risk management; (viii)

Manage companywide budgets & costs; (viii) Manage treasury functions, including cash flow; (ix)

Manage & ensure compliance with financial & SEC reporting; (x) Search out challenging opportunities to

change & improve productivity & results (xi) Retain & develop the accounting & finance team; (xii)

Foster collaboration; and (xiii) Ensure accurate accounting with respect to general ledger maintenance,

A/R, A/P, tax (both income, sales, & use).

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

eProCfo Advisors, LLC, Denver, Colorado 2011-2013

CFO ADVISORY & MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRM

FOUNDER/CEO (2011-Present)

Started this consulting practice with the intent to keep skills up-to-date, while searching for a job. Consulted

with CEO’s on various matters including, without limitation, business development strategies and

financial models, core competencies, M&A, growth strategies, system upgrades and integration,

strategic & tactical planning, strategic revenue stream development, established investor & banking

relations, external auditor relations and audit preparation, corporate tax matters.

Selected Achievements:

• Restructured acquisitions pursuant to FAS 141, recognizing revenues and resultant earnings, which

helped offset cost of acquisitions, with an outcome of increased EBT and Net Earnings of 5%; likewise,

properly accounted for acquisition costs resulting in an additional increase to Net Earnings of 2% to 3%,

substantially increasing stock price.

• Drafted a Sales & Use Tax Compliance Manual, which was used successfully by client’s staff in complying

with sales and use taxes.

C.S.P.L. Ltd., Brussels Belgium (Break in Sequence) 2008-2011/2000-2003

International Development & Project Management Company

Contract CFO, Compliance & Legal (2008-2011)

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Partnered with the CEO in selling the company. Sat as Senior Executive Trustee, overseeing over a Trillion

dollars in assets. Left after the company was sold.

Selected Achievements:

• Assisted in packaging the company for sale;

• Successfully lead the negotiation team in the sale of the company.

Chief Financial Officer, Compliance & Legal (2000-2003)

Directed accounting and finance team of over 100 and legal and compliance team of over 20, encompassing

those CFO duties set forth under Core Qualifications. Left after certain issues with respect to

monetizing assets was delayed until 2008. Returned in 2008.

Selected Achievements:

• Revitalized company through strategic acquisitions and partnering;

• Conducted major negotiations as well as asset acquisitions and action planning;

• Designed and developed the global infrastructure;

• Designed and implemented an accounting system, allowing divisions around the world to feed into the

corporate accounting and management information platform;

V.C.G. Holding Corp., Denver, Colorado 2007-2008

Publically Traded National Restaurant, Real Estate, and Entertainment (Night Clubs)

Interim Chief Financial Officer (2007-2008)

Partnered with the CEO and directed accounting, finance, HR, legal and compliance team of over 20,

encompassing those CFO duties set forth under Core Qualifications. Left after resolving all major issues

and a qualified CFO was identified and hired.

Selected Achievements:

• Assisted executive management in preventing a continued and persistent decline in the company’s stock

(at the time was trading on AMEX), whereby within the first week the stock turned around and began a

consistent climb to over $15 per share;

• Improved communications with Wall Street and investor relations by implementing a plan to put the CEO

and CFO on road shows and in front of or on the phone more often with investors;

• Detected improper accounting of past acquisitions, whereby after adjusting such recognized a substantial

increase in EPS and exceeded the expectations of Wall Street.

Ingersoll Products Company & WHC, LLC (PE Firm), Boulder, Colorado 2003-2007

Manufacturing & Distribution & Private Equity Firm

Chief Financial Officer, SVP Administration, & Director of Legal Matters (2003-2007)

Partnered with the CEO and directed accounting, finance, HR, and legal and compliance team of over 80

located internationally (Canada, Europe & South America), encompassing CFO duties set forth under

Core Qualifications, including contract administration. Left after the company was sold.

Selected Achievements

• Assisted executive management in revitalizing its portfolio which had decreased in value (at time of hire)

by over 40%, resulting in substantial decrease in overall investor value;

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• Positioned company as a major global presence by leading the executive team in utilizing the “Flawless

Execution” model of Strategic Planning;

• Spearheaded implementation of lean manufacturing system for Ingersoll Products Company, including

designing and executing the Theory of Constraints”, leading to significant increases in efficiencies,

ultimately resulting in turning a $1.0 million loss into net profit in excess of $2.0 million in approximately 2

years;

• Designed and implemented a sophisticated management information/accounting, upgrading from MAS 90

to MAS 500 Sequel, tying in all manufacturing divisions located in Canada, France, and South America.

Company was sold where the investor’s, on average, received over 250% ROI.

C.S.P.L. Ltd., Brussels Belgium (Refer Above 2008-2011) 2000-2003

Lewis & Welch, LLC, Denver, Colorado 1993-2000

International CPA/CFO Consulting Firm

Chief Executive Officer and Senior Consultant (1993-2000)

Founded and built this practice into an international CFO & Management Consulting practice. As the CEO was

responsible for setting vision, establishing culture, and developing strategy and direction for the

company; consulted with major clients. Left after CEO was offered a position with a major client, the

C.S.P.L. Ltd.

Selected Achievements:

• Planned and executed a successful reverse merger with publicly traded company (client), including

accurately and timely filing all applicable SEC Forms (10-K, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, Form 10);

• Effectively restructured the balance sheet and capital structure resulting in enhanced performance

indicators, positively impacting company valuations applied by the Street, resulting in over 200% increase

in stock price.

• After establishing the practice, directed its rise to a major global position in the CFO consulting and

outsourcing marketplace.

SICOM, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona (Break in Sequence) 1989-1993/1986-1987

Technology Based Engineering, R&D, & Manufacturing (Government DOD Contractor)

Chief Financial Officer, SVP Administration, & Director of Legal Matters (1989-1993)

Partnered with the CEO and directed accounting, finance, HR, administration, and legal & compliance team of

over 15, encompassing certain of the CEO duties and those CFO duties set forth under Core

Qualifications. Also, responsible for packaging and timely submitting government proposals, managed

relations with DCAA auditors, managed Government RFPs, lead major negotiations with DOD and

contractors/subcontractors, managed contract administration and compliance, and all legal matters.

Selected Achievements:

• Drafted, negotiated, and managed multi-million dollar research and development contracts, under DOD

prime and subcontracts;

• Increased profit margins by over 8%, improved cash flow by nearly 30%, and increased shareholder value

by over $7 per share;

• Was instrumental in raising $40.0M in venture capital, allowing the company to enter into the commercial

marketplace, ultimately lead to the sale of the company, which was the reason for leaving the company.

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Controller/Chief Financial Officer (1986-1987)

Partnered with CEO and performed those CFO duties set forth under Core Qualifications. Was hired to bring

the accounting system and policies and procedures into compliance with FAR Parts 30 & 31, negotiated

company overhead rates with DCAA, and revamped the company’s contract administration procedures,

and spearheaded DCAA audits of prior DOD contracts & subcontracts.

Selected Achievements:

• Successfully upgraded the company’s accounting system (a construction platform) to a DCAA approved

accounting platform, Deltek;

• Managed DCAA audit of numerous DOD prime and subcontracts, saving the company $1.0 million dollars

in fines, penalties, and overpayments, by utilizing general contract rules as well as the FAR/DFARs;

• Trained a controller and accounting and contract administration staff in proper accounting and contract

administration rules pursuant to the FAR/DFARs, allowing such employees to handle the amount of

business the company was doing at that time.

After successfully resolving all major issues, it was determined the company did not need a full time CFO and

therefore, left after being recruited to manage a large health care conglomerate turnaround. Continued

consulting with company’s CEO and Controller until returning in 1989.

Van Dyke Health Care Management, Scottsdale, Arizona 1987-1989

Long-Term Health Care Conglomerate

Interim Chief Executive Officer (1989)

After the current CEO suffered certain medical issues, the Board of Directors promoted the CFO to CEO,

whereby he was mandated to perform CEO duties, continue managing the Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, and

look for buyers for the different divisions and the LTHC Division. Left after the company and all wholly

owned subsidiaries were sold.

SVP Administration & Finance/Chief Financial Officer (1987-1988)

Partnered with the CEO, directed accounting, finance, HR, and administration. Was hired to lead a business

turnaround of a multinational long-term health care conglomerate. Directed accounting, finance, HR,

Administration, of over 150 staff members located throughout the U.S. (approximately 30 States),

encompassing CFO duties. The company managed 32 long-term health care facilities in over 12

different states. Company was also involved in oil and gas PTP’s, gold mines, real estate development,

restaurant and night clubs, and art galleries located in the US and Canada.

Selected Achievements:

• Successful in selling all divisions as well as the LTHC Division of Van Dyke Health Care Management

• Managed the media from various states as well as the Wall Street Journal and USA Today, who was closely

watching the outcome of the 3rd largest long-term health care conglomerate.

• Successfully lead turn around by negotiating with over 1,200 vendors as well as major investors to allow

the company to enter into a Chapter 11 Reorganization;

• Instrumental in developing the Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan that was accepted by the courts and later

resulted in the core business being sold along with all other divisions, ultimately leading to the all

investors and vendors at a minimum returning their capital or recognizing a profit.

SICOM, Inc., Scottsdale, Arizona (refer above to 1989-1993) 1986-1987

Navajo Technology Corporation (“NTC”), Flagstaff, Arizona 1984-1986

Computer Software Development, R&D (Government Contractor)

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Chief Financial Officer (1984-1986)

• Recruited and mentored by David Packard, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Hewlett-Packard, who

was a major investor in this venture on the Navaho Nation, with a vision of bringing economic

development on the Navajo Nation;

• Lead the negotiations and structured the joint venture which was formed through the DOD and included

Hewlett-Packard, Lockheed Austin Division (LAD), and the Navajo Nation, whereby NTC was a prime

contractor in developing certain software packages, which was then ported onto HP computer platforms,

and then sold to the DOD and was utilized by the U.S. Military;

Frost, McHood, Christiansen, & Haher, Flagstaff, Arizona 1980-1984

Certified Public Accounting Firm

Senior Tax Manager (1980-1982)

Junior Partner MAS Department (1982-1984)

Education

J.D. Program

Scottsdale University School of Law; Concord Law School

M.B.A. Certificate/Masters Certificate of Business Management

Tulane University, Freeman School Business

Bachelor of Science of Accountancy

Northern Arizona University

Awards

Nominated and elected the Regional Financial Executive Award handed-out by Robert Half International and the

Institute of Management Accountants (“IMA”).

Memberships

Member of the AICPA and IMA

Specialized Computer Skills

Mathew Bender, Westlaw, BNA, Accounting ERP/CRM, MAS (90/200/200SQL/500SQL), Deltek (including Cost

Point), Peachtree, Yardi, Net Ledger, QuickBooks, and Oracle.

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