Ronald McDonald House Houston CEO and leadership

Experienced leader with diverse background that includes strategic planning, project management, finance, and program development and evaluation. Strong communicator with extensive collaborative experience who emphasizes team-building and staff development, and strong customer-focused service delivery. Over twenty years experience leading complex projects.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

• Increased number of lunches provided to low income preschool-aged children by almost 50%

in two years by building collaborations and infrastructure to support the increase

• Streamlined vendor relationships to save on food expenses

• Managed budgets that have exceeded $15 million and have led teams of 25+ people

• Directed a $2.5 million expansion of a multi-agency case management system

• Managed the project “turn around” for the Learning Management / Distance Learning project facing the strong probability of missed deadlines and launch dates that would affect over 600 chapters nationwide and thousands of people

• Oversaw the development of a system to meet various training needs (Lifeguard, CPR, First Aid) for the Health and Safety Services division of the American Red Cross that could accommodate record keeping for 12-million customers.

• Guided the creation of a $5-million RFP and evaluated responses from vendors and subcontractors

• Spearheaded two major initiatives: Revision of the nationwide Train the Trainer program for Health and Safety Services and chaired the Distance Learning committee during the concept to design phase for the American Red Cross