Bryan Meier, CPA

*** ******* **. 605-***-**** (Mobile) 605-***-**** (Residence)

Brookings, South Dakota 57006 abnbxc@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile

Financial executive with over 20 years of financial management experience

in public companies, private equity, international and M&A environments.

Experienced in all aspects of finance operations, SEC requirements,

investment banker relationships and alternative financing arrangements.

Leadership qualities include action-oriented strategic thinking, proactive

problem solving skills, and excellent written and oral communication and

decision making abilities. Regarded by top management as a team-building

executive who creates order from chaos, manages multiple functions in a

fast-paced environment and uses change to continually improve operating

results.

professional Experience

Rainbow play systems, inc. - Brookings, South Dakota May 2009 - Present

($100 million privately held manufacturer of high-end customizable wooden

play sets [swingsets], in a turnaround situation.)

Chief Financial Officer

Key member of the management team responsible for all aspects of finance,

accounting, tax, treasury, IT and HR.

. Completed a successful turnaround and positioned the company for future

success.

. Stabilized and improved bank relations while gaining their confidence to

personally manage the overall business.

. Negotiated numerous forbearance agreements with the bank and ultimately,

a new $20 million credit line.

. Actively manage cash/working capital which resulted in an improvement of

over $30 million in working capital.

. Institutionalized and lead weekly senior management meetings to drive the

operating and financial results, which lead to approximately $15 million

in cost reductions.

. Secured (on an expedited basis) a $5 million tax refund utilizing recent

tax law changes.

. Developed and implemented a financial and operation dashboard reporting

system which included a rolling 13 week cash flow forecast.

Verasun energy CORPORATION - Brookings, South Dakota 2007 - May 2009

($4 billion publicly traded Ethanol producer [3 business units: commodity

trading, manufacturing and transportation]. Since 2007, grew the company

through organic growth and acquisitions, from annual sales of $500 million

to over $4 billion. The company was sold in April, 2009.)

Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer

Key member of the executive management team responsible for all aspects of

finance, accounting, tax, treasury, investor relations, IT, internal audit

and SOX. Responsible for all SEC filings including, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.

and SOX implementation and compliance.

. Communicated industry trends, in addition to the company's strategy and

financial results through presentations at investor conferences,

investment banking meetings, road shows and quarterly conference calls.

. Primary contact person with the investor and banking communities, which

lead to securing numerous multi-million dollar credit lines in addition

to positioning the Company for a $100 million secondary equity offering.

. Developed financial models and collaborated with investment bankers on

"deal" structures and worked through numerous due diligence sessions with

potential investors, which lead to the sale of the company.

. Directed and was a "hands on" participant in the accounting and finance

functions while building a lean and efficient finance organization,

during a period of "hyper" growth.

. Actively managed cash and working capital while identifying over $100

million in cost/cash savings.

. Secured a $33 million tax refund by utilizing changes in the tax laws

with regard to depreciation for BioRefineries.

. Developed and implemented the internal financial and operational

reporting package which clearly and concisely communicates the results of

the operations.

. Performed due diligence and seamlessly integrated the Company's

acquisitions.

. Responsible for directing, managing, training and motivating 85+

employees (8 direct reports).

. Promoted twice in first 18 months of employment.

BRYAN MEIER, CPA PAGE TWO

Viasystems, Inc. - St. Louis, Missouri 2000 - 2006

($1.5 billion global manufacturer of printed circuit boards and Electro

Mechanical Service provider [Contract manufacturer], primarily to the

Telecom/High Tech industry. Through restructurings and divestitures,

Viasystems. is now a $650 million manufacturer, of which $550 million is

manufactured in China. Now privately held with public debt [SEC

registrant], formerly NYSE: VG and is a HM Capital Partners Inc. (formerly

Hicks, Muse, Tate, and Furst) [Dallas private equity firm] portfolio

company.)

Vice President, Corporate Controller

Key member of senior management team responsible for global finance and all

aspects of finance/accounting. Directed global finance departments and

worked with cross-functional management teams in Asia, Europe, and

Americas. Developed and implemented foreign currency hedging strategies

(for MXP, Euro, CAD, and CNY) and managed all treasury functions. Prepared

SEC Forms 10-K and 10-Q. Developed and implemented global finance

department training program to develop staff and kept current on regulation

and accounting pronouncement changes. Began the process of implementing

Sarbanes Oxley compliance requirement.

. Lead and directed a $600 million IPO and a $200 million public debt

offering.

. Developed and implemented internal financial and operational reporting

packages and system that synchronized information from 11 different ERP

systems, which allowed for better information faster.

. Proactively modified Delphi Corporation's payment terms to C.O.D. prior

to bankruptcy filing, which saved approximately $10 million in bad debt

write-offs.

. Performed due diligence and integrated numerous domestic and

international acquisitions, completing 7 acquisitions in 9 months after

completing a successful $600 million IPO.

. Established banking relationship to move treasury services to Wells Fargo

Bank, which resulted in improved service and reduction in bank fees of 80

percent. Established $1 million credit line to cover credit exposure on

currency hedges, which eliminated need for cash collateral account under

existing bank.

. Built and developed lean and efficient finance team based on continually

doing more with less. (One Benchmarking study showed organizations of

similar sales volume should maintain 14 employees in controller's office,

Viasystems had 4. On a global basis, salaries equated to approximately

30 percent of similar sized benchmarked companies.)

Falcon Products, Inc. - St. Louis, Missouri 1998 - 2000

($350 million manufacturer of commercial furniture and related products for

the food service, office, hospitality, healthcare and retail markets,

including table bases, table tops, metal and wood chairs, booths, and

interior decor systems. Falcon Products was a public company (an SEC

registrant) but is now privately held, formerly NYSE: FCP)

Corporate Controller

Key member of management team responsible for general accounting

department. Led cost reduction initiatives by emphasizing working smarter

through automation, using tools such as consolidation and stock option

software resulting in reduced headcount. Built team able to restore

credibility of accounting department throughout organization. Performed

due diligence and provided support to investment bankers that allowed

company to issue bonds to acquire company of equal size. Prepared SEC

forms 10-K and 10-Q and coordinated audit and tax work.

International Wire Group, Inc. - St. Louis, Missouri 1997 - 1998

($600 million vertically integrated manufacturer of bare copper wire,

insulated wire and harness assemblies with markets including the

electronics, appliance and automotive industries. International Wire had

public debt [SEC registrant] and was Hick, Muse, Tate, and Furst portfolio

company.)

Corporate Controller

Key member of Y2K ERP system implementation team, which re-engineered

policies and procedures. Coordinated annual budget and monthly forecasts

and performed monthly analysis and communication on state of the operation

to management. Recommended, developed, and implemented PC-based financial

consolidation software package (Hyperion Essbase).

Berg Electronics, Inc. - St. Louis, Missouri 1994 - 1996

($900 million manufacturer of electronic connectors and cable assembly

products for applications primarily in the computer, telecommunications,

and industrial markets. Sold to FCI Connectors in 1998 [formerly NYSE: BEI]

and was a Hicks, Muse, Tate, and Furst portfolio company.)

BRYAN MEIER, CPA PAGE THREE

Division Controller - Cable Harness Division - Ridgefield, CT (1995 - 1996)

Key member of top management providing advice and direction on strategic

business issues and operating results. Partnered with Division President

to identify business development opportunities and drive change throughout

the organization, from product pricing to manufacturing efficiencies,

making the division profitable. Implemented a centralized fully integrated

client server based manufacturing ERP system. Responsible for all

information systems.

Manager of Financial Analysis and Planning - Corporate (1994 - 1995)

Recommended, developed, and implemented PC-based financial consolidation

software package (Comshare FDC), which included training all global sites.

Developed international transfer pricing policy in accordance with IRS

regulations. Standardized consistent policy and set of procedures to

update standard costs, which had not been updated in 6 years.

Moog Automotive, Inc. - St. Louis, Missouri 1991 - 1994

(Acquired by Cooper Industries, $600 million manufacturer of aftermarket

automotive parts specializing in chassis and temperature control market.)

Promoted through various finance functions from Senior Financial Analyst to

Cost Accounting Manager to Division Accounting Supervisor to Manager of

Internal Reporting.

Arthur Andersen - St. Louis, Missouri 1987 - 1991

Audit Senior

Planned and performed audits of clients including Moog Automotive, Contico

International, Medicine Shoppe International, and United Van Lines.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Accounting and Finance -

University of Missouri

St. Louis, Missouri

(Minor in Economics)

Certified Public Accountant

TECHNICAL SKILLS

US GAAP; SEC Reporting; Microsoft Office; Hyperion Essbase; ERP

implementations

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

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