Terry J. Tuttle, CPA

Frisco, Texas 469-***-**** acv8z7@r.postjobfree.com

Chief Financial Officer ~ Chief Operating Officer

Certified Public Accountant and business executive with more than with 20 years’ experience in corporate accounting/finance leading companies through change and challenge to profitable growth. Strategic problem-solver who envisions smart solutions and executes with urgency across all areas of the organization.

Hands-on leader able to keep teams focused and productive during the inevitable ups and downs of growth cycles. Bottom-line operations and business manager with extensive knowledge of complex operations and broad comprehension of corporate structure, compliance issues, and strategy.

Core Knowledge and Skills

Strategic Financial Planning & Execution Financial Management & Reporting Financial Analysis

Internal & External Auditing Budget Development & Oversight Mergers & Acquisitions

SOX/Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Project Management Operations Management

Professional Experience And Accomplishments

SPEED COMMERCE INC. (Formerly Navarre Inc.) 6/2013–12/2015

Chief Financial Officer

Member of the Executive Management Team, reporting directly to the CEO. Directed all accounting and treasury functions including financial planning; financial reporting; internal auditing; tax planning, compliance, and reporting; capital budgeting; SEC regulatory filings; corporate finance including bank relationships; debt financing and equity raises; and mergers, acquisitions, and divestiture activities.

Transformed retail distribution business in significant decline, losing ~50 million in sales from

2012–2013 to an E-Commerce technology and service solutions business, shipping over $1.5 billion in annual gross merchandise value (GMV).

Achieved explosive sales growth: $55 million in 2013; $107 million in 2014; and $120 million in 2015.

Completed multiple public and private placement equity raises including investor presentations, due diligence, and drafting sessions:

Oct 2013 Public Offering; $21.8 million.

Jun 2014 Private Offering; preferred shares-$10 million.

Apr 2015 Public Offering warrants attached; $5 million.

Instrumental during the acquisition of competitors Viva Media and 5th Gear ($55+ million).

Realized 5% annual savings by negotiating major shipping contract.

Oversaw company move from Minneapolis to Dallas. Expanded and/or relocated all facilities to prepare for growth; hired and trained new accounting and finance staff.

Negotiated banking agreements and amendments and other significant contracts.

Integrated prior acquisition; divested legacy business and completed two additional acquisitions.

Converted and integrated accounting systems and oversaw re-engineering of operating processes and functions.

Continued…

Terry J. Tuttle, CPA

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WESTON & TUTTLE LLP CPA’S 10/2002–6/2013

Partner

Full service CPA firm located in Northern California with four partners providing tax preparation and consulting services, accounting and business advisory services including CFO for hire, debt restructuring and IRS dispute resolution.

Expanded personal client base from 135 to more than 500 clients including Corporations, Partnerships and individuals. Propelled annual revenues from $75,000 to over $500,000.

Founded Weston & Tuttle Wealth Advisors delivering financial and estate planning, investment strategies, and wealth management services.

Held insurance license and series 7 and 66 securities licenses.

TROLL COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 2/2001–10/2002

Chief Operating Officer

Full strategic planning, operational, and financial leadership of all divisions of the company including accounting, distribution, human resources, information technology, customer service, order processing, insurance, real estate and taxation.

Transformed company with declining revenue to profitability; moved customer care operations; drastically improved response time and service levels for customers; and streamlined warehouse space and efficiencies.

Completed turnaround project for Private Equity firm with successful sale of company in 2002.

BELL SPORTS, INC. 11/2000–2/2001

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Managed all financial operations, control, strategic planning, reporting, analysis, and budgeting.

Directed daily operations including identifying acquisition targets and due diligence, forecast strategy, real estate, information systems, contracts, and insurance.

Managed relocation of Company headquarters to Dallas from California. Hired and trained new accounting and finance staff.

Directed acquisition due diligence and reporting to CEO and board for several potential targets.

MCMULLEN ARGUS PUBLISHING, a Division of PRIMEDIA (NYSE:PRM) 11/1999–11/2000

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Oversaw all financial operations, control, planning and strategy, acquisitions, reporting, analysis, budgeting, and contract negotiations for the company. Managed daily operations, new product launches, real estate, and information systems.

EARLY CAREER

THE PETERSEN COMPANIES, INC. (NYSE: PTN)-Vice President, Finance and Administration

MARKER INTERNATIONAL-Chief Financial Officer

DELOITTE HASKINS & SELLS-Senior Accountant/Tax Consultant

Education

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science, Accounting

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