Vice President Management

Michael R. Gayeski CPA,

*** ****** **, ******** **, 80603, ********@***.***, 916-***-****

Seasoned CPA and trusted advisor with 25 years experience. Results-

oriented, hands-on, leader with expertise in financial analysis, mergers,

acquisitions, forecasting, budgeting, project management, strategic

planning, process improvement, financial reporting, policy & internal

controls. Reputation achieving operational efficiency and driving cost

control. Regarded as dedicated, innovative, self-directed professional

with excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Kelseyville Lumber& Building Supply Inc. Kelseyville, California. CFO

(2004 -2009) (25M Firm)

. Orchestrated an effective, collaborative financial planning and

forecasting process for the business.

. Created intricate financial models and templates to develop 3-year

strategic plans, laying the foundation for sustained profitable

growth and anticipating industry and market trends.

. Developed annual operating budgets with tactical strategies and

defined measures of success.

. Provided meaningful and timely analysis for Executive Management.

. Published comprehensive monthly reporting package providing

information and insightful analysis of the Company's financial

performance including trends in key indicators and plan variances for

executive team.

. Developed and maintained financial metrics critical to the Company's

success for the business scorecard.

. Built and maintained trusting relationships with executive management

and peers across many departments.

. Collaborated with department managers to understand their businesses

and their impact on the bottom line.

. Influenced the development of accounting policies & methodologies to

ensure proper internal controls.

. Researched and communicated Risks & Opportunities, along with

mitigating factors and alternatives, to Executive Management for

action.

. Lead various finance-related analytical projects as directed by

Owner, including staffing analysis, profitability analysis, overhead

and support costs analysis, business case development, and

organizational transitions.

. Financial Advisor for the centralized management team with six

departments.

. Direct supervisor of the accounting department manager as well as

influencing the people and process for the eight member management

team without having direct supervisory responsibility.

MRG & Associates, Kelseyville Ca (2001-2005)

General Partner - Created 2 start-up Companies

. ODS II, LLC. Grew one general mdse retail store $300K operation at 1

site with 6 employees to a $2.5M operation at 4 sites with 30

employees. Drove a 3 location spin-off of the organization's retail

companies in 2004

. MMG LLP. Partnered with local contractor in 2001. Between 2002 &

2004 purchased lots, built, & sold 6 homes. Setup & registered the

LLC's, managed the books, & created the Business Plan that we used

for presentations to banks & 3rd party investors. Did draw packages

to lenders. Sold interest to other partners.

AAMI CORP, Wichita KS (1994-2002) - (150M manufacturing Firm)

. Was promoted 5 times

Senior Vice President, Western Region Operations, Lakeport Ca (2001-

2002)

. Responsible for all operations west of the Rockies. (Phoenix AZ,

Medford OR, San Diego CA, Lakeport CA, & Sacramento CA.)

Vice President, CFO Corporate Wichita KS (1999-2001)

. Played a significant role in the purchase and turnaround of

acquisitions. Merged organizations, cut personnel and system

redundancies, streamlined operations and renegotiated vendor

contracts.

. Invited to serve on the AAMI Corp. Board of Directors

Vice President Operations Craft Diston of California Lakeport Ca

(1997-1998)

. Executed the Business Plan that I created for presentations to banks

& 3rd party investors

. Assisted in growing business from 9 million in sales to over 30

million in sales through hands-on, day-to-day involvement in almost

every aspect of the business.

. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (AAMI continued):

Controller, Work Right Inc Lakeport Ca, (1994-1996)

. Converted internal DOS systems to Windows MAS90 & Micro MRP systems.

. Secured Line of Credit for company.

. Slashed operating expenses by $1 million through the redesign and

integration of redundant financial, management, and production

reporting systems.

. Created business plan to purchase the company that was eventually sold

to Craft Diston of Wichita KS.

JMB LIMITED PARTNERS, Chicago, Illinois & Los Angeles, California ( 1982-

1994

. Was promoted 5 times - (32Billion Real Estate Firm)

Partner - Vice President Strategic Planning Construction services (1991-

1994)

. Provided financial support to the Construction Group, including

development of $1B+ annual operating budget, monthly financial

tracking, bank draw reporting, partnering with construction managers

across the US to meet financial targets, and managing onsite expenses

and staffing.

Vice President - Financial Reporting (1988- 1991)

. Responsible for financial reporting of 41 separate operating

entities, analysis of results, trends, risks and opportunities,

balance sheet and cash flow implications. (GAAP & SEC)

. Developed business unit revenue and expense targets including, budget

and operating margin issues.

. Analyzed and presented financial results and issues, variances, and

key business indicators for Senior Management Team and Corporate

Finance.

Director Financial Systems (1988- 1990)

. Created, presented to Board of Directors, and implemented plan for the

development of an internal/external consulting department whose

primary focus was to merge redundant accounting organizations,

consolidate personnel, system redundancies, and streamlined operations

and renegotiated equipment and software vendor contracts. (outside

contracts with American Savings Bank and RTC)

Assistant Vice President - Controller (1986 - 1988)

. Managed department with budget of $200K and four administrators

responsible for processing an average of 6000 invoices, checks and

expense reports per month, submitting IRS form 1099-MISC, and managing

the corporate credit card program. Implemented direct deposit of

employee and tax payments via ACH. Team leader for cross-functional

quality team to reduce cost and processing time. Developed department

internal control and processing manual.

Manager - Special Projects (1983 - 1985)

. Performed internal control evaluations, management operational

efficiency evaluations, financial statement production procedures,

Accounts Receivable observations, and analytical reviews.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN Chicago, Illinois Staff Consultant (1978 - 1982)

. Managed and participated in financial systems audits and internal

control reviews for publicly traded and private clients in a variety

of industries including manufacturing, banking, real estate, hospital,

government, & publishing.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

. M.B.A., Finance & Computer Applications- Michigan State

University (Cum Laude; GPA 3.20)

. Certified Public Accountant, License - State of Illinois

. California Society of CPAs, AICPA, Mendocino College - Spanish, 3

terms

COMPUTER SKILLS

. Advanced Microsoft Excel including database management, pivot tables,

special formatting, Microsoft Word

. Forecasting & Reporting Tools (Activant ECS-Dashboard, SQL, BIS-PLAN

Pro, Crystal, FRX)

. Accounting Systems M&D, MAS90, Micro MRP, Bis-Track ERP & POS, Great

Plains /Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, JD Edwards, AS400.

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