Summary of Qualifications

Results-focused and dedicated accounting/finance executive with a strong

background in financial accounting/auditing, risk management and

operational business improvement through cost control and profit

enhancement. Experienced with SOX 404, internal controls and the

coordination and management of audit teams.

STRATEGIC & FINANCIAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT EXPERIENCE WITH PUBLIC &

PLANNING REVENUE GROWTH PRIVATE COMPANIES

SOX 404 EXPERIENCE COST CONTAINMENT & INVESTOR RELATIONS

RISK MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT THOROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF

FINANCIAL BUDGETING & GAAP

REPORTING

. VERSATILE AND DILIGENT INDIVIDUAL WITH EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION,

PRESENTATION, RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING, PROBLEM-SOLVING, MULTI-TASKING AND

DECISION-MAKING SKILLS.

. PROVEN ABILITY TO MOTIVATE, TRAIN AND LEAD PERSONNEL TO ENSURE

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY, GOAL ACHIEVEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH.

. OFFER VALUABLE EXPERIENCE WITH SARBANES OXLEY (SOX 404) AND INTERNAL

CONTROL DEVELOPMENT.

. STRONG BACKGROUND WITH BUSINESS ANALYSIS, BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT,

COST MANAGEMENT AND INVESTOR RELATIONS.

. PROVEN TRACK RECORD GARNERING SUPPORT FOR WINNING SOLUTIONS IN THE FACE

OF ADVERSITY TO BOARDS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND STAFF.

Relevant Professional Experience

U.S. AgBank, fcb. - Wichita, Kansas June 2006 - Present

Senior Internal Auditor - Risk Management

PROMOTED TO RISK MANAGEMENT WITH RESPONSIBILITY OVER CONTINUOUS BUSINESS

PROCESS REVIEW AND IMPROVEMENT FOR A GSE WITH ASSETS IN EXCESS OF $25

BILLION. INTERFACE WITH A 17-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE. SUPPORT CEO AND CAE ON ALL ASPECTS OF RISK MANAGEMENT

OPERATIONS. IN CHARGE OF TESTING OF INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL

REPORTING (SOX 404). PERFORMED INTERNAL OPERATION REVIEWS FOR ASSOCIATION

BANKS. SUPERVISED AND DIRECTED STAFF IN RELATED OPERATIONS.

. PERFORMED AUDIT AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT/OPERATIONAL AUDITS IN VARIOUS

AREAS INCLUDING FINANCIAL REPORTING, GENERAL LEGER/ACCOUNTING, CREDIT,

DISASTER RECOVERY, FIXED ASSETS, INSURANCE, LEGAL, PAYROLL, CASH

MANAGEMENT & GENERAL OPERATIONS.

. IN CHARGE OF TESTING AND COMPLIANCE WITH U.S. AGBANK'S ASSERTIONS

REGARDING INTERNAL CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING (SOX 404).

. Worked with executive staff to perform company wide risk assessments.

Utilized risk assessments to attain Audit Committee approval for three-

year rotational audit plans.

Senior Controller - Finance Division

SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION THROUGH SIGNIFICANT GENERAL LEDGER CONVERSION.

DEVELOPED PROTOTYPE INTER-COMPANY BILLING ACCOUNTING SYSTEM. PROTOTYPE

DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO SAVE NEARLY 700K IN PURCHASE COSTS. MAINTAINED

GENERAL LEDGERS, BILLINGS, RECEIVABLES, INTERNAL CONTROLS, AND PROVIDED

CLIENT SUPPORT FOR U.S. AGBANK AS WELL AS SEVENTEEN RELATED ASSOCIATION

BANKS. MANAGED AND INSTRUCTED STAFF ON A DAILY BASIS TO ENSURE TASK

PERFORMANCE AND SARBANES OXLEY COMPLIANCE.

. Provided training to related association bank's CFOs on new GAAP

guidance and accounting staff on software.

. Supported external and internal auditors and ensured accounting

policies, controls, and procedures were followed.

. Reviewed and maintained A/P, daily and monthly reconciliations and

AgBank and association bank's fixed assets ledgers for internal and tax

records.

Confidential Company. - Wichita, Kansas Contracted - 2008

Business Consultant - Interim CFO

Worked with investors on a million dollar start-up restaurant. Designed and

implemented a cost accounting system and internal controls to minimize cost

and maximize profit realization. Cost accounting system solely contributed

to a 13% increase to net income. Developed accounting/financial reporting

system, instructed owners on use and generated internal financial

statements. Filed annual reports with State of Kansas and produced annual

federal and state tax returns. Constructed advertising operations and

accountable for budget, pricing strategies and continued operations.

. Developed accounting system for multi-million dollar upscale restaurant.

Raised net profit by 8% while ceasing duplicated expenditures and

reducing misappropriation of assets. Developed succession plan to

migrate owners from extensive use of external contractors. By

eliminating excess outsourcing, profits were increased by additional 5%.

KPMG LLP - Wichita, Kansas May 2004 - May 2006

Senior In-Charge Auditor and Federal/State Tax Return Accountant

Managed and directed audits for both public and private companies with a

special emphasis in manufacturing. Audited and produced financial

statements, general ledgers, balance sheets, income statements and

financial budgets. Also, reviewed reconciliations for multiple accounts

such as A/P, A/R and bank cash accounts.

Drafted and produced federal and state income tax returns for a wide

variety of entities ranging from individuals to multi-million dollar

corporations and partnerships. Experience includes entities such as C and S

Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts and Individuals, each of which had a

multitude of complexities. Departed from KPMG due to office closure.

. Instructed and managed staff on multiple audit engagements.

. Audited and produced financial statements for a wide range of

companies with a special emphasis with manufacturing companies.

. Analyzed client financial accounts to formulate plans to detect

financial misstatement.

. Performed extensive audits of internal controls on various

engagements.

. Managed client relations.

. Completed State and Federal income tax returns for corporations,

partnerships, trusts and individuals.

. Developed and maintained GAAP, federal and state asset depreciation

schedules for multiple companies.

Less Trucking - Mount Hope, Kansas Contracted - 2004

Business Consultant, Cost Accountant & Internal Controls Development

Directed management in various business improvement techniques, developed

and implemented internal controls and a self-designed proprietary

computerized accounting system. Instructed management on multiple internal

controls including daily financial processing, monitoring of payroll data,

cash receipts, billings, disbursements, expense accounting, and deposits.

Developed policies and procedures for fiscal management.

. Implemented a self developed computerized accounting software,

resulting in nearly 100% reduction in the misappropriation of company

assets.

. Constructed cost accounting analysis which lead to the finding of

an unexpected loss in a segment of the business.

. Designed and implemented internal controls is such areas as cash,

check advancements and disbursements, billing and separation of duties.

Education and certification

Masters of Business Administration, 2004

Washburn University, Topeka, KS GPA - 3.85

Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting, 2003

Washburn University, Topeka, KS GPA - 4.0

Certified Public Accountant

Certified Fraud Examiner

Private Pilot

Affiliations

American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA)

Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)

Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants (KSCPA), State and Wichita

Chapters

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