SUMMARY

A Finance and Accounting executive with experience as a strategic member of corporate leadership teams. Strong business background developed through various positions. A leader with the ability to drive profitable results through strategic vision, capital allocation and orderly workplace changes. Able to establish rapport and credibility with diverse groups ranging from union members to board members. Team-oriented with an eye toward bottom line results.

Strategic Development

Board Presentations

Executive Leadership

Budgets

Financial Analysis

Capital Allocation

Treasury

Insurance/Risk

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP, Fort Worth, TX 1997-Present

TAESL 2012-Present

Vice President-Finance/Chief Financial Officer

Responsible for all financial activities of a $650 million joint venture between American Airlines and Rolls-Royce.

Developed and implemented strategic plans to provide sufficient financial returns to the owners

Led the company through a comprehensive reorganization that resulted in improved revenue and margins; cost savings and improved quality and efficiencies

Negotiated terms for revolving line of credit to provide sufficient cash liquidity

Communicated financial conditions to Board of Directors

TAESL 2009-2012

Controller/Accounting Manager/Compliance Officer

Directed all accounting activities of a $650 million joint venture between American Airlines and Rolls-Royce.

Directed accounting departments in preparing, reporting and communicating financial statements, forecasts and budgets

Led Treasury, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Tax and Financial Reporting departments

Coordinated internal and external audits

American Airlines 2000-2009

Finance Manager/Controller

Directed team of financial analysts for the $2.2 billion Maintenance & Engineering division.

Reported financial results to executives

Developed budgets and forecasts

Analyzed performance metrics to support Fleet and Performance strategic decisions

Steering Committee member of the IATA-Maintenance Cost Task Force

American Airlines 1999-2000

Senior Financial Analyst

Performed accounting and finance activities for the $250 million engine overhaul business unit at Alliance Fort Worth maintenance base.

Provided accurate financial reporting

Developed budgets and forecasts

Analyzed financial results

Negotiated a $150 million Fleet Hour Agreement with the Original Equipment Manufacturer

AMR Global Services 1997-1999

Controller/Accounting Project Manager

Directed accounting activities of a $100 million international logistics company.

Provided accurate financial reporting

Developed budgets and forecasts

TALL, Inc. (dba Linguist Big & Tall), Houston, TX 1991-1997

Vice President

Led overall operation of a regional men’s specialty retail business.

Developed and implemented strategic plans

Deloitte & Touche, Denver, CO 1989-1991

Senior Accountant, CPA

Directed teams of accountants to audit a diverse group of clients’ financial statements.

Applied generally accepted accounting principles and auditing procedures

Learned best business practices in a range of industries: Oil & Gas, Investment Companies, Food Processing and Non-Profit

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration, Baylor University, Waco, TX

Bachelor of Business Administration, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Certified Public Accountant (Colorado) – Inactive Status

AFFILIATIONS

Embry-Riddle Worldwide – Industry Advisory Board Member

Financial Executives International

First United Methodist Church, Fort Worth – Board of Stewards

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