Nursing Home Management

SUMMARY

Proven hands on Executive with twenty plus years of experience focused on

financial solutions and business practices to benefit the whole enterprise.

Responsibilities have included management of $150M+ P&L and oversight of

over 700 staff for private, not-for-profit and public companies in

regulated environments such as health care and education. Strong

technical, managerial, system implementation and leadership skills with a

demonstrated ability in start-up or turnaround situations, in high growth

organizations, and under tough business climates. Sarbanes-Oxley fluent and

experience in public offerings and filings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, 2003 to Present

INC

Senior Vice President, Finance; and Officer

American Public University System (APUS) is an online provider of higher

education wholly owned by American Public Education (APEI), which comprises

two universities-American Military University (AMU) and American Public

University (APU) focused primarily on serving the military and public

service communities. Joined the company at start-up in 2003 when revenues

were $17.8M. Established and implemented automated financial systems and

assisted the organization to achieve Federal Financial Aid through the

Department of Education and Regional Accreditation post venture capital.

Assisted with the Initial Public Offering in November, 2007 (NASDAQ: APEI)

ranking among the top three domestic IPOs for 2007 based on the price of

the initial public offering and the price at year-end 2007. Achieved

enrollment of more than 70,000 part-time students who live and work in all

50 states and more than 100 countries.

. Manage Accounting & Financial Aid for $150M+ public company, 50

finance staff

. Sarbanes-Oxley compliance with no findings first year implemented &

thereafter

. Initial public offering 11/07, 2 secondary offerings, due diligence,

valuations, M&A

. SEC quarterly 10-Qs, annual 10-K, $700M+ market cap = large

accelerated filer

. Set up and manage stock transfer agent

. Manage Stock Option Plans - FAS123R, ESPP, and 401K full scope audit

. Six successful GAAP/GAGAS audits; No material findings Title IV audits

. Implemented Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains/FRX accounting systems,

BNA Depreciation, and Microsoft Office Products for security,

budgeting, spreadsheet

. Participate in 401K and Audit Committee, board meeting & investor

presentations

. Tax returns for 48 States, FAS109, FIN48, state tax audits

. Annual budget process/Strategic planning

. Corporate, D&O insurance and W. Compensation

. Treasury, financing for line of credit, mortgages

CAPELLA SENIOR LIVING 2001 to 2002

Senior Vice President, Operations/Finance

Nursing Home Corporate Office was formed with hand selected senior

management experts from the Long Term Care Industry and engaged by lenders

to restructure 70+ skilled nursing facilities post-bankruptcy within a 90-

day time period in a hostile environment situation.

. System selection (PeopleSoft, Oracle, Lawson), design, and

implementation plan

. Projections (FP&A), due diligence, merger and acquisition (M&A),

operational analysis

HCR-MANOR CARE 1997 to 2000

Regional Director of Operations, Director of Finance, Rehab Controller

. Responsible for seven of the most financially/clinically challenged

nursing facilities in the Baltimore/Delaware area. Developed and

implemented financial controls, staffing changes, training, corporate

clinical tools and marketing initiatives resulting in better surveys,

increased occupancy, and conformance to company financial

expectations.

. PeopleSoft P&L responsibilities for 50+ nursing facilities, oversight

of approx. 20 Area Finance Managers and Collection Specialists. Major

accomplishments include compiling 50+ realizable facility budgets

within a 30-day window during the HCR merger.

. Performed financial, budgeting, and reimbursement functions for

therapy services for 200+ nursing facilities. Chaired task force

committees resulting in the successful conversion of the

organization's ancillary payments from Medicare cost based

reimbursement to prospective payment.

RYND ASSOCIATES, INC. 1994 to 1997

Controller

. Implemented Vista Care GL, AR, AP, and QuickBooks for privately held

Nursing Home Management Company. Financial oversight for three nursing

facilities and numerous management companies and partnerships

including financial statement preparation, audits, taxes, HUD, CONs,

Medicare and Medicaid cost reporting, medical billing oversight, and

budgeting. Positioned nursing homes for resale to nursing home chain.

WOLPOFF & COMPANY, LLC 1987 to 1994

CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

Supervisor/Manager, Paraprofessional

. Oversaw staff and senior accountants, engagement planning, billing,

training, recruiting, and marketing. Performed compilation and

attestation services, Medicare & Medicaid cost reporting, taxes

returns, rate requests & verifications, budgeting and projections.

. Performed patient accounting, systems review, and business practice

consulting for nursing homes and health care clients resulting in

reduced days in AR and efficient controls, contributing to management

expertise leading to new clients and retention.

EDUCATION

M.B.A. - Finance American Public University

B.S. Business Administration - Accounting Mount Saint Mary's College

C.P.A Candidate - Passed 1 of 4, pending results of 2

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