CFO, VP-Controller

Small to mid size companies in international businesses. family owned multi retail stores, not for profit organization, wholesale paper distributor.

CPA-traning @ Coopers & Lybrand

First half of my career was systems programming and applications system design and programming employing various then current languages including assembly. Second half of my career I became engrossed in sales and marketing, technical products including hardare and software.  Gradually elevated my status to Sr. VP level for small to mid sizeed companies [under $100 million].  I've also had two entrepreneurial endeavors...1st,  in 1973, co-created a retail/nursing home pharmacy system (hardware + Software) w sales & installations throughout east coast.  Was CEO-COO of this co. for 14 years.  2nd endeavor ..in 1998, I founded and ran a small Florida based, medical dealer/distributorship specializing in MRI compatible equipment and Patient Immobilization products for Radiation Therapy, & other medical supplies.  Grew the company through business to business sales as well as government sub contracts (mainly US AID) and operated this company for 12 years.

Have started from scratch (and almost no assets), bought and sold 10 different businesses in five different industries, Medical,Surf, Motorsports, Insurance and Personell. Have extensive experience in operating small businesses and all the challenges. Have won awards both in the Medical Industry numerous times and in the Motorsports Industry. Have sold businesses to Fortune 1000 Companies, employees and private groups. Have started four different businesses in two industries and built them to 50 plus employees and 15 million plus in sales. Have an excellent understanding of being under capitalized and overworked and still being able to grow my businesses against national companies. I financed all my business with my own personal money. I understand very well how to motivate staff and customers. If you're a small business, I can help, been-there-done-that!

35 years in acute care hospitals (CFO), Retired 2006

Executive Director, Jacksonville Symphony Society (part time), 2010-present

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CPA with over 25 years experience as CFO in Medical Device industry. MS degree in Taxation, extensive experience in budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, accounting systems and business start ups. Additional experience includes retail, manufacturing and restaurant environments.