EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Skilled in strategic financial planning, treasury, risk management, global strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, change management, turnaround leadership, global sales and marketing management, cross-functional team leadership and performance, mentoring and project management. In depth knowledge of MIS, networking, business continuity and IT strategies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008 � PRESENT: CFO AEROSION LTD.
Established all financial and accounting sectors of Start-up Company in the Comminution industry. Directed all aspects of corporation�s financial, accounting, Insurance, IT and operations. Responsible for ongoing effective relationships with Board of Directors.

� Established banking relationships, responsible for implementation of Dynamics GP financial systems, Wennsoft job costing, Customer Relation Management system, budgeting process and financial and accounting policies for the company.
� Assisted in development and implemented the company�s strategic planning process with Board and Management.
� Working with Operations and Sales to establish product costing and production procedures to facilitate growth of sales.

2007 � 2008: CEO/CFO TAPEKO NATURAL FLAVORS INC. As CEO:
Requested by Tapeko Board of Directors to assume role of Chief Executive Officer in March 2008, I have since been involved in all facets of the Company’s operations and Management. The Boards’ decision was based upon the leadership qualities that I have demonstrated and the confidence that I have earned from the management team and key business partners.

As CFO:
Established all financial and accounting sectors of Start-up Company in Flavor industry. Directed all aspects of corporation�s financial, accounting, Insurance, IT and operations. Responsible for ongoing effective relationships with Board of Directors.

� Established banking relationships, responsible for implementation of Dynamics GP financial systems, budgeting process and financial and accounting policies for the company.
� Developed and implemented the company�s strategic planning process with Board and Management.
� Working with Operations to establish product costing and production procedures to facilitate growth of sales.
� Established operational procedures including Good Manufacturing processes and agreements with manufacturing centres.
� Directed sales efforts with respect to establishing new product suite.
� Directed the establishment of IP related to patented technology.
� Leading process of going public for January, 2009.

2005 � 2007: INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
For Tapeko Natural Flavors:
� Lead the raising of equity capital, including buyout of existing shareholders and providing working capital ($7.5 million package)
� Lead establishment of business plan and corresponding due diligence in raising equity capital
For Encore Business Solutions:
� Orchestrated investment strategy to spin off new business venture supporting sustainable bio fuels to attract new investment
� Established investment package for the new venture
For Shape Foods:
� Lead capital raise, including equity, debt and government related packages ($30 million). Lead negotiations on strategic partnering with large farm group to establish effective supply source for primary raw ingredient.
� Established corporate HR guidelines, crafted employment contracts for key employees, established Board, finance/accounting/IT policies for the organization
For Beaumont Select Corporations:
� Developed business plan to consolidate bakery operations
� Successfully lead purchase of one operation including leading the financial analysis, negotiation and due diligence processes.

2002 – 2005 CEO: SIMCOE DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE SERVICES
Directed all aspects of corporation�s operations (annual sales volume $70m and 140 employees) and responsibility for effective handling of Board and Member relations.

1999 – 2001 CEO: AGRO PACIFIC INDUSTRIES
Directed corporation�s manufacturing operations (annual sales $100m and 300 employees), completed and presented a five-year strategic plan to board of directors, negotiated new investments to ensure profitable growth within company and was responsible for public company reporting requirements.
1974-1999 SASKATCHEWAN WHEAT POOL AND SUBSIDIARIES1990 � 1997 CFO: AGPRO GRAIN INC.
1997 � 1999 CFO & DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS: CANGRO PROCESSORS