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− Affordable Housing Development Project: Evaluated and provided long-term ownership structure
recommendations to maximize public benefit for this community revitalization partnership between a
non-profit foundation and the County of Denton, Texas.
− Green Resources, Inc: Secured $35M in financing for this Texas-based waste-to-clean-energy power
generation plant by assembling and contacting funding sources, analyzing, compiling, and presenting
financial information, and negotiating favorable loan terms.
JAC COMPANIES – Dallas, TX 2000-2003
General contractor, residential development, property management, and ownership company with properties in 9 states and over
$200M in annual sales.
Chief Financial Officer
Led company’s financial operations, with 14 direct and indirect reports, including an HR Director, IT Director, and 2
senior-level financial controllers. Directed strategic planning and cash management functions for all divisions.
Reorganized company’s financial infrastructure and built teams to increase annual sales by $160M.
Led corporate negotiations and underwriting process to secure lender and investor funding in excess of
$500M for the development of 43 nationwide apartment communities.
MOST FUNDING, INC – Dallas, TX 1997-2000
Publicly-traded hotel property investment company, with 12 properties producing approximately $10M in annual revenues.
Chief Financial Officer
Managed financial operations, reporting to stockholders, investment bankers, lenders, and Board of Directors.
Developed and implemented company-wide strategic planning and forecasting tools.
Performed due diligence
surrounding impending acquisitions to evaluate accretion / dilution. Drafted and submitted filings with SEC.
Led the financial infrastructure development and relocation of company from California to Texas.
Coordinated the strategic sale of company to private investors.
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Also served as Controller for Horizon Properties of Houston, TX, Vice President of Finance for Selma of Atlanta, GA, and
Controller for Metro Realty Company of Addison, TX
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Business Administration
The University of Texas at Austin – Austin, TX
Licensure:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Technical Proficiencies:
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Great Plains; QuickBooks Pro; Lotus 123; ACT!; FRx
M3 Hotel Accounting; Timberline Construction Software; TurboTax
Professional Associations:
Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
American Counsel on Renewable Energy