Finance and Operations Executive
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Visionary business executive with a 25+ year track record of driving enterprise-wide transformations, operational excellence, and financial turnarounds across global manufacturing, retail, and distribution environments. Proven leader in aligning technology, people, and strategy to deliver sustainable growth, cost optimization, and customer-centric innovation. Lead strategic changes in dynamic, complex environments.Recent roles include VP of Operations and CFO.
RADIANS, INC., Memphis, TN, Vice President of Operations | 2019 – 2025
Recruited to lead a major operational turnaround, later expanding role to head global supply chain.
Overhauled warehouse operations to enhance fulfillment and reduce errors, including leadership restructuring and workflow redesign.
Introduced automation and upgraded customization capabilities, increasing custom order output by 20%+ and expanding client services.
Designed and implemented forecasting & demand planning tools, eliminating outdated Excel dependency, and reducing back orders.
Consolidated warehouse footprint, closing sites in Canada and Nevada while expanding Memphis operations, delivering $750K+ annual savings.
Built a culture of continuous improvement with aggressive annual KPI targets and strategic performance reviews.
ALBANY INDUSTRIES, INC., New Albany, MS, Chief Financial Officer | 2015 – 2018
Led strategic transformation of finance, IT, HR, and transportation to improve profitability and working capital.
Oversaw development and deployment of a custom manufacturing system and Intacct financial suite, reducing inventory by $6M.
Negotiated a new FedEx shipping contract, dramatically reducing e-commerce shipping costs.
Successfully restructured corporate debt and facilitated sale to private equity, serving as Board Secretary/Treasurer.
GAMES WORKSHOP GROUP PLC, Memphis, TN, Various Executive Roles | 2003 – 2014
Head of Sales, North America: Implemented global retail and trade standards across 100+ stores, introduced performance-based compensation, and developed quarterly sales training for store managers.
Head of Operations, North America: Consolidated sales offices and reduced operating costs from 43% to 35% of sales.
Operations Director: Restructured supply chain and closed Canadian warehouse, saving $1M+ annually.
Director of Finance: Built North American finance and IT teams during HQ relocation and startup phase.
UNITED AGRI PRODUCTS (ConAgra Subsidiary), Memphis, TN, Regional Controller | 2001 – 2003
Directed accounting for six companies with $1.5B revenue; managed consolidation into corporate HQ.
Led strategic financial planning aligned with ConAgra performance metrics.
THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION, Memphis, TN, Director of Accounting & Reporting → Group Controller | 1994 – 2001
Directed operations finance for 90+ global facilities with $3.5B+ revenue.
Member of acquisition team; led integration, divestiture analysis, and system implementations.
Delivered $35M in annual savings through enterprise cost-reduction programs.
Douglas & Lomason Company; Andrews, Carlow & McCollum, Various Accounting Roles | 1991 – 1994
Held progressive roles in cost accounting, management accounting, and audit for manufacturing clients.
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, cum laude
Arkansas State University | 1998
