Roger is a senior financial executive with substantial operational experience. His most recent positions in private industry have been as the chief financial executive at two manufacturing companies for nearly 20 years. Roger led the financial, information technology and human resources functions at these companies and was a major factor in analyzing growth opportunities and strategic objectives. Prior to those positions, he had 6 years of experience in finance and information technology at another manufacturing company and started his career with 6 years in public accounting. In addition, Roger has recognized that continued involvement and education in his profession is an important part of his career and has been active in a leadership capacity in both CPA and financial executive leadership organizations.

He has a passion for continuous improvement and growth, both involving the company as well as himself. Roger enthusiastically embraces new concepts and ideas and is able to analyze their fit within the company’s core competencies and the market place. Maintaining the status quo is not an option for him. During his career, he has been involved in a leadership role with business startups, aggressive growth situations, acquisitions and divestitures and business turnarounds. He is known for his logical approach to problems and opportunities and for being able to work effectively with all areas of a business. Roger is strong in his ability to gather and analyze relevant data for the task at hand and is also able to think outside the box.

Special Expertise

Financial Guidance

• Operational and financial reporting
• Financing procurement using both external and internal sources
• Integration of growth needs with funding options
• Working capital management and control
• Business plans and financial modeling
• Cost reduction and expense control
• Risk analysis
• Product profitability analysis
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Due diligence audits
• Benefit plans
• Analysis of financing terms and covenants
• QuickBooks certified Pro Advisor

Strategic Analysis

• Strategic planning
• Information systems for internal processes
• Competency and competitor analysis
• Project management
• Team building
• Staff development and training
• Leadership
• Change Agent
• Culture enhancement

Executive Outsource

• Interim management role

Relevant Experience

• Helped lead a manufacturing company through sales growth of 300% and the building and financing of 2 new plants while maintaining an return on invested capital in excess of 25%
• As the general manager, led the start up of a manufacturing company including the installation of equipment, the hiring of personnel, the transfer of technology from a sister company and sales to new and existing customers in both current and new markets
• Developed and implemented cash and business forecasting models
• Bank loan acquisitions and establishment and maintenance of positive banking relationships
• Participated actively in strategic planning projects including the preparation of the financial projections and analysis of all areas of the plan
• Developed and maintained effective working capital controls which allowed the growth of the business without corresponding increases in receivables and inventory
• Led cost reduction programs without reducing quality or service to the customer
• Rationalized the 4 business lines of a manufacturing plant with a history of significant losses and stopped the cash outflow
• Developed effective reporting systems on the business drivers to provide users with the information that was necessary for the performance of their responsibilities
• Analysis of new business opportunities utilizing existing core competencies
• Trained and mentored financial staff to increase their level of ability and competency
• Development and implementation of quoting models, pricing structures and cost systems
• Reduction of the monthly reporting cycle from 12 to 4 working days.
• Significantly reduced property insurance and workers compensation costs despite increases in the assets to be insured and the number of employees.
• Negotiated a joint venture and led the integration of the reporting of the two companies
• Developed analyses of markets by customer, product and potential opportunities
• Transitioned a manufacturing company from a centralized structure to a decentralized organization as an independent company
• Negotiation and implementation of benefit packages

Employment History

Extensive continuing education in finance, accounting, human resources and information technology
Chief Financial Officer, Concept Flooring Group – specialty flooring manufacturer
Chief Financial Officer, Valleycast – brass wire manufacturer
General Manager, The Neumayer Company – brass wire manufacturer
Assistant Controller, Weather Shield Mfg – wood window and door manufacturer
Manager and other positions - several CPA firms ranging from Big Eight to regional

Education

Bachelor of Science, Business with an Accounting Emphasis - University of Southern California
National Merit Scholar

Professional And Community Affiliations

Financial Executives International Northeast Wisconsin Chapter – Former President (2000),
Career Development Chairman and Board of Directors
Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Member and former CPAs in Industry
Committee Member and Chapter Officer
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Member
Fox Cities Greenways, Inc. – Treasurer and Board of Directors
Future Neenah, Inc., Economic Development Committee - Member
Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce – Member