Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States
Strategic Finance Leader & Chief Accounting Officer I am a results-driven Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) and finance executive with over 20 years of experience in leading strategic growth and optimizing financial operations across the Transportation, Defense Manufacturing, and Financial Services sectors. My expertise lies in transforming finance departments into strategic partners, driven by deep technical accounting knowledge and rigorous Business Analytics. As the CAO at Evans Transportation Services, Inc., I oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions, guiding the company through rapid expansion. My nearly seven-year tenure here, starting as SVP of Finance, has been focused on building scalable financial infrastructure, strengthening governance, and delivering critical strategic counsel to the executive team. My career path has built a comprehensive foundation, blending high-growth private industry experience with the meticulous standards of the public sector. Prior to transportation, I served as a FP&A Manager at Oshkosh Defense, a Controller at Leonardo DRS and a Director of Finance at Johnson Controls, where I managed complex FP&A, operational budgeting, and compliance for significant divisions. My earlier years at the Federal Reserve Bank provided an unparalleled foundation in financial governance, regulatory compliance, and analytical rigor. I champion a leadership style focused on building high-performing, collaborative teams and utilizing Continuous Improvement to unlock value and mitigate risk. My commitment to professional excellence is backed by an MBA and a Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics (4.0 GPA). This dedication was recently recognized with the BizTimes Notable Leader in Supply Chain award for 2025. I am actively Open to Board of Advisors and Board Member roles where I can leverage my expertise in strategic finance, logistics, and corporate governance to guide organizations through transformation and complex financial challenges. Let's connect to discuss driving your organization’s next phase of success.