Chris has over 25 years of experience in finance, operations and sales in business ranging from Fortune 500 to small and midsized privately held companies...
He has had the roles of Senior Finance Director, CFO, COO and has managed the sales and marketing function. Several of the firms he worked for implemented Traction (EOS) during his tenure. He is particularly passionate about helping entrepreneurs get a clear picture of their business so they focus on the most important growth and profitability issues.
Chris has worked in a variety of industries including:
Healthcare
Software
Professional Services
Systems Integrators
Construction
Insurance
IT Firms
Chris's skill set includes:
Operations driven budgeting and forecasting
Cash management and planning
Financial statement preparation and analysis
Organizational alignment to enhance overall performance
Strategic planning and implementation
Sales compensation plans
Developing scorecards and KPI's
Banking, auditor, vendor and insurance relationships
Financial analysis for informed business decisions
Chris received his BA in Finance from Westmar College in LeMars, IA and his MBA from the University of Iowa.
Chris resides in Minneapolis with his wife Ann where they raised their two children. They enjoy walking, jogging and biking the Minneapolis lakes. Chris also enjoys trout fishing and making maple syrup at their cabin in northeast IA.
