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Senior Financial Executive

Transformational financial executive experienced in growing small cap

companies through vision, innovation and leadership. Known for unique

ability to consolidate executive management objectives, market analysis

and financial modeling to achieve ROI and growth targets. Led multiple

initiatives at transportation companies to completely remap business

models - turning adverse market conditions into remarkable opportunities.

. 13 years serving as a Chief Financial Officer

. 11 years experience as a certified public accountant

Transportation and Logistics - Leadership - Strategic Planning - Growth

EXPERIENCE

HERITAGE TRUCKING, INC. (Jun 2005 - Sep 2010)

Mesa, Arizona

Chief Financial Officer

Heritage Trucking, Inc. provides transportation services to the heavy

construction industry in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah.

Additional segments: diesel truck repair, construction, real estate.

Responsible for all financial, accounting, compliance, risk management

and information technology functions.

. Expanded the fleet by 60% in two years.

. Developed strategic planning and forecasting models used for

evaluating planned capital expenditures, operating performance, and

cash flow.

. Designed and developed load management system in MYSQL to manage

and report trucking activities with efficiency and flexibility.

. Developed real time load tracking system for customers and internal

dispatch that monitors load arrival status based upon customizable

load delivery parameters.

. Supervised company compliance with federal and state regulations in

a multi-state transportation environment.

STRATCO GLOBAL COMPANIES (2004 - 2005) Scottsdale, Arizona

Chief Financial Officer

Stratco, Inc. is a design and engineering firm specializing in producing

blending equipment for the petrochemical industry. The company engineers

equipment for blending asphalt rubber and polymer modified asphalt and

also serves as a blending services subcontractor for asphalt rubber

paving contracts.

Managed all financial aspects of the companies as well as sales,

marketing, IT and product development.

. Produced the companies' first generation asphalt rubber blending

plants placed successfully into service in July 2004.

. Launched the company's blending services operation to perform

subcontracts on asphalt rubber paving projects in Arizona and

California.

COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC. (2002 - 2004) Elkhart, Indiana

Director of Finance

Public company subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission

Coachmen Industries, Inc.: Leading manufacturer of recreational vehicles

and modular homes, produced in multiple locations across the country.

The company reported revenues of $700 million generated by over 4,500

employees.

As Director of Finance reporting to the Chief Financial Officer,

responsibilities included financial forecasting, cash management,

investments, insurance, corporate taxes, retirement plans, and financial

analysis.

. Responsible for the annual business planning process, working with

executive management and 17 operating unit general managers to

transform the Company's strategic plan into a financial forecast.

. Negotiated with state and local agencies to obtain financial

incentives for new business development, successfully acquiring

commitments for as much as 43% of project cost.

. Keyed the implementation of an Excel-based reporting system that

provides the operating unit general managers with an on-line

"dashboard" to effectively steer their operations.

THE MORGAN GROUP (2000 - 2002) Elkhart, Indiana

Chief Financial Officer

Public company subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission

The Morgan Group provided transportation solutions for the delivery of

manufactured homes, recreational vehicles and other specialty equipment

through its subsidiary Morgan Drive Away. In 2001, Morgan reported

revenues of $105 million generated by 1,800 independent contractors and

company drivers.

Responsible for finance, accounting and financial reporting, strategic

planning and forecasting, information systems, cash management, accounts

receivable and payable, billing, driver pay, credit and collection,

legalization, external audit, taxes, SEC reporting and investor

relations.

. Supervised 36 employees in the accounting, finance, IT and permit

departments.

. Implemented broad-based initiatives to reduce operating costs by over

10%.

DRIVER NET, INC. (1999 - 2000) Kansas City, Missouri

Vice President, Operations

DRIVER Net: Technology solutions for the trucking industry creating

value for fleets and drivers. Business applications delivered through

multiple portals, including wireless devices, the Internet, and a network

of 450 workstations located in travel centers nationwide.

. Led operational aspects of the company including the delivery of

applications, new product development, and customer support.

. Managed 35 professionals in Information Technology and Customer

Integration.

. Developed relationships with truck stop chains nationally to partner

with them in implementing new technology in their stores.

OTR EXPRESS, INC. (1991 - 1999) Olathe, Kansas

Chief Executive Officer (1997 - 1999)

Executive Vice President (1995 - 1997)

Chief Financial Officer (1991 - 1995)

Public company subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission

OTR Express: Full truckload carrier and logistics company with 650 trucks

and revenues of $65 million. The company employed 700 people including

130 administrative staff at the home office. Provided service to the 48

states and Canada, utilizing innovative technology solutions to

effectively manage truck movement.

Expanded the fleet from 162 units to 650 units.

Engineered a turnaround at the company from a pre-tax loss of $594,000 in

1996 to pre-tax income of $1,415,000 in 1998. Accomplished the

turnaround by implementing a complete operating strategy change from

being a spot market carrier to a core carrier.

As CFO, implemented full package of financial reporting and accounting

systems as well as gross margin analysis for loads, customers, and

drivers. Linked satellite communication system to customer EDI to

provide real-time load tracking.

Extensively involved in the company's successful Initial Public Offering

in 1991. Responsible for all aspects of the company's SEC compliance,

investor relations and capital management programs.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE - CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING (1981 - 1991)

. Touche Ross & Co. (National - Kansas City, Missouri)

. Mayer Hoffman McCann (Local - Kansas City, Missouri)

MEMBERSHIPS AND HONORS

Certifications: Certified Public Accountant- Kansas (non-active)

Memberships and Honors: American Institute of Certified Public

Accountants

1981 Kansas Gold Key Award - Top score on CPA exam

Elijah Watt Sells Award - Top 100 scores nationally on CPA

exam

The Financial Executives Network Group

A Truckload, Trucking, Logistics, Supply Chain, 3PL,

Distribution Group

MyCFO network

Volunteer Work: Legacy Adventures

Youth sports coach

Financial counseling

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

1980

Lawrence, Kansas Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Graduated with Highest Distinction

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