Chief Finance Officer, 09/2005 to 12/2016
Department of Veterans Affairs – Omaha, NE
Served as the medical center chief financial expert. Developed a $500,000,000 annual budget for a complex medical facility and presented it to the hospital executive leadership team for approval. Created and maintained 41 individual medical center department budgets allowing managers to successfully operate their departments through continuous collaboration. Provided leadership for a Finance department that was responsible for budget development and execution, financial and workload analysis, productivity analysis, auditing, cost accounting, travel, and cashiering. Lead numerous project teams to improve productivity and start up new units to provide improved access and quality of care for patients.
Manager of Budget and Financial Analysis, 03/1984 to 09/2005
United States Postal Service – Omaha, NE
Developed and presented a district wide $740,000,000 operating budget to the district executive leadership team. Provided budget oversight for 2,000 operating units across Nebraska, Kansas, and SW Iowa. Provided on-going analysis to support operations managers and improve financial performance. Provided technical guidance to financial and operating managers in the development of capital investment strategies. Developed training for operating managers to improve their understanding of the budgeting process and financial analysis techniques used in performance management. Provided guidance and oversight to a medium sized group of technical employees performing budget and financial analysis.
AH1 Cobra Helicopter Crew Chief, 05/1976 to 05/1979
Unites States Army – Germany
As a crew chief I was responsible for the continuous flight readiness of my aircraft. This required my leadership as the team lead for maintaining all aircraft systems in a 100% ready state. I inspected the aircraft on a daily basis and corrected any deficiencies within my capability, or assigned it for further repairs if required. In the 24 months I was assigned as a crew chief, my aircraft never missed a flight opportunity.
Ass't Housing Manager, 05/1979 to 02/1984
Iowa Western Community College – Council Bluffs, Iowa
In this position I was responsible for overall maintenance of the student housing complex. This required coordinating with outside contractors to complete any necessary repairs and modifications. I routinely meet with the college board of directors regarding the status of the complex occupancy rate and any significant repairs needed or in process.
