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Notable Projects
Contract CFO for Adelphia Cable with over $ 4 billion of bank debt, all banks were made whole, coordinated re-audit of results and restoration of financial credibility,
Developed and taught 5 inaugural courses in Business Analytics and Machine Learning with emphasis on case studies at Simon Business School,
Fractional CFO services drawing on 30 years oversight of CFO and IT functions at major corporations with track record of success,
Expert on linking information technology and value creation,
Company sale transactions, restructuring and financings in excess of $20 billion,
Functional responsibility for all functions allowing broad perspective for solving difficult problems
Services
Organization Renewal
Business assessments
Cash flow improvement
Debt restructuring
Bank and creditor management
Interim management
Turnaround planning
Growth strategy enhancements
Organizational design
Process improvement
M&A Transactional Services
Company sale
Acquisitions
Due diligence support
Divestitures
Valuations
Asset sales
Article 9 sale
Corporate Finance
Bank refinancing and line increases
Subordinated debt
Equity (qualified investors)
Business Analytics & IT Security
Data Warehousing
Predictive analytics
IT risk assessment and mitigation
Policy setting and training
Interim Services
CEO, COO, CFO
Chief Restructuring Officer
Fractional CFO
Assurance Services
Reviews and compilations
Forensic and Fraud Audits
Special Scope (Asset Based Lending)
Cyber security audits
Resume
Those who fly highest see farthest. Hundreds of successful assignments. Experience matters in solving tough problems.
Experience
EVP CFO Rich Products
Buffalo, New York
Director, Oishei Foundation
Buffalo, New York
EVP CFO, Adelphia Cable
Coudersport, Pennsylvania
Vice Chairman, CFO Trico
Buffalo, New York
President, C T DUNSTAN LLC
President, Kastner Food Service
CFO Sentry Group
Rochester, New York
Education
B.A. Psychology
University of Rochester
M.B.A. Finance & Accounting
Simon Business School
Volunteer Experience
Director
Oishei Foundation
Director
Kidney Foundation
Director
Easter Seals
Founding Chair & Director
Launch NY
Director
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Adjunct Professor Business Analytics
Simon Business School
Skills & Languages
Certified Public Accountant
Empathetic and collaborative
Business Analytics
R, Python, Tableau, MS BI
Cyberspace security
Information system design
Organization design and incentives
References
Kevin Prise
716-583-2205
Frank Darreff
484-686-7864
Mike Huth
401-651-7774
Tim Sheehy
716-445-2248
Testimonials
“Our sale process was threatened by a significant core software issue which Chris solved and we enjoyed closing on a successful sale”
Kevin Prise, President, Maple Leaf Foods.
”Chris negotiated debt relief with my bank that reduced my liability by 60%, keeping me in business while providing more to the bank than they could otherwise expect in liquidation. 60 jobs were saved and I am eternally grateful”
Elaine LaCorte, President, LaCorte Electric
”Chris is a trusted business advisor that I have used repeatedly over the past 6 years for various growth projects”
Peter Bruckel, President, Bruckel Enterprises
”Chris provided superb advice and negotiated a sale that exceeded my expectations. He did a great job and I can’t thank him enough.”
Tim Sheehy, President, Tipton Mills
Entrepreneurial, thoughtful, passionate, creative, committed to adding value, steadfast in challenging situations, and unimpeachable integrity are just a few of the positive traits that define Chris.
Mark Zupan, President, Alfred University
”Chris gets to the core of issues directly and efficiently. His analysis is focused and deep.”
Kevin J. Phelps, Owner, Trillium Private Equity
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