CHRISTOPHER S. KUCZEK

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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Dynamic, driven executive with 20+ years experience in all aspects of

financial and operational leadership at large conglomerates and mid-size

private companies in diverse industries, including healthcare,

pharmaceutical manufacturing, construction and pulp and paper

manufacturing, converting and distribution. Proven ability to spearhead

company strategy to drive growth in competitive markets. Outstanding

strategist distinguished for increasing revenue through strategic

acquisitions. Skilled in identifying and implementing process improvements

that save money and improve efficiency. Significant experience in managing

cross-functional teams and overseeing complex projects, including

introducing new systems and managing facility construction from planning to

opening. Implemented full organizational development structures, including

structured department roles and responsibilities, position description

completion, result measurement systems and reward systems. Participative

management approach that allows for personnel input at all levels. Keen

ability to identify, build, and maintain business relationships.

Areas of Expertise

Accounting/Finance ? Billing ? Administration ? Human Resources ? IT/MIS ?

Operations Management

Process Improvements ? Change Management ? Acquisitions ? Policy

Implementation ? Profit & Loss

Organizational Development ? Strategic Analysis ? Organizational Roadmaps ?

Budgeting & Forecasting

Talent Management ? Strategic Communication ? Facility Management ?

Purchasing/Logistics

professional experience

SKILLED CARE PHARMACY, LLC, Mason, OH

Chief Financial Officer, 2004-2014

. Managed 55 team members in Accounting and Finance, Administrative

Services, Information Technology, Purchasing, Reimbursement and the

Indianapolis, Indiana Pharmacy.

. Reduced staffing and increased efficiency by 20% by creating an

administrative services department.

. Implemented a profit sharing plan and improved the 401K plan.

. Developed departmental roles and responsibilities, increasing cross-

functional work efficiency.

. Saved $60,000 by implementing new Accounting and Human Resource/Payroll

systems.

. Negotiated debt package to expand borrowing capacity for growth and

restructured cash management system to reduce interest expenses.

. Saved $500,000 through the negotiation of a tax and loan incentive

package with the City of Mason for a new corporate facility project.

. Achieved ten straight years of clean external audit results by

implementing strong internal control systems and structures.

Key Accomplishments:

. Assumed direct responsibility for Indiana operation, improving bottom

line results from $40,000 loss/month to $60,000 profit.

. Spearheaded construction of 40,000 square foot corporate pharmacy

facility in Mason from land acquisition through completion; spearheaded

renovations at facilities in Indianapolis and Cleveland.

Added 2% to gross margin and reduced service and supply expenses by 35% by

designing, staffing and implementing a centralized purchasing department.

HOGE-WARREN-ZIMMERMAN COMPANY, Cincinnati, OH

President/CFO/Secretary/Treasurer/Director, 1996-2004

. Grew company from $20+M to $90+M in revenue through series of strategic

acquisitions.

. Employee count grew from 85 to 330 and operating locations grew from 6

to 18.

. Implemented decentralized management approach and expanded operations

with small staff.

. Restructured company into a parent and two LLCs to foster continued

growth by managing companies separately.

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HOGE-WARREN-ZIMMERMAN COMPANY, Cincinnati, OH (Con.)

Controller/CFO/Secretary/Director, 1990-1996

. Spearheaded and implemented turnaround strategy based on 1989 consulting

study.

. Developed and executed budgets, strategic planning, human resource

policies and procedures, capital spending justification and controls and

the Information Technology Department.

. Installed Ranco software on an IBM RISC 6000.

. Managed HWZ Equipment Group, manufacturers of made-to-order equipment

for fine china and lightweight concrete industries.

Previous positions include Vice President of Finance/CFO and Group

Controller/VP of Finance for the Hilton Davis Chemical Company, and

Administrative and Assistant Plant Manager and Corporate Staff for the Mead

Corporation.

EducatioN & TRAINING

. Miami University, Oxford, OH, Bachelor of Science in Business

Administration

Majors: Accounting & Finance, Minor: System Design & Implementation

. A. T. Kearney Operational Audit Methods

. Chartered Accountants Problem Solving in Team Management Environments

. Chartered Accountants Computer Controls and Implementation

. Kepner-Tregoe Systematic Teaching

AWARDS

. Association for Corporate Growth Deal Maker Award-2000

. Fastest Growing Private Companies Pinnacle Award-2001

. Greater Cincinnati Top 100 Private Companies-2002, 2003

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

. Board of Directors - BilJax, Inc. Archbold, Ohio

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

. Board of Directors & Direct Executive Supervisor, Greater Cincinnati

Knothole Baseball Club

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