Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association CEO and leadership

Chief financial executive with extensive leadership experience in financial and administrative management, operations and human resource management, information and telecommunication systems technology, and treasury functions. Have led organizations to growth and profitability; developed and implemented state-of-the-art information technology systems; implemented strong operational, cost containment, human resource management, and financial policies; and demonstrated strength at risk identification and crises management. Possess a reputation as a profit motivated problem-solver; a strategic decision-maker with strong tactical and interpersonal skills; as a hands-on leader committed to progress and excellence in performance; and as exhibiting exceptional strength in the achievement of organizational goals through implementation of successful and innovative business strategies. Collaborative, self-driven leader with keen analytical skills, business acumen and high ethical standards; a diplomatic negotiator and able to build and motivate strong management and cross functional teams. MAJOR CAREER RESPONSIBILITIES: Strategic planning; operations and administration; development of policies/procedures; project management; development of profit improvement and cost containment programs; financial analysis and reporting; financial modeling; budget development; banking relationships and debt issuance/restructuring; capital asset planning; audits; Sarbanes-Oxley audit compliance, government compliance issues; Managed teams up to 20 and budgets to $120 million. Also involved in economic development, multi-site financial management business development; liaison with legal, insurance, and banking organizations; conducting presentations; and have been a member of executive teams. Have strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations, tax laws and Total Quality Management (TQM).