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Professional Experience

From assurance to the CFO chair

Eight roles, from Accounting Intern at Cargill to Chief Financial Officer of DICA USA. A finance career built on audit, analysis and leadership, across Iowa and the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Modern American manufacturing facility floor with engineered outrigger pads

01 · Oct 2024 to Present

Chief Financial OfficerDICA USA

Urbandale, Iowa

Chief Financial Officer of a family-owned manufacturer of engineered solutions, outrigger pads, crane pads, ground protection, cribbing and sling protectors, bringing structure, clarity and alignment across people, strategy, process and financial resources.

Key Achievements

  • Keep DICA focused on scaling with purpose, guided by EOS and the core values DICA Proud, Responsible, Committed
  • Deliver the confidence behind the three uniques: application expertise, world-class products and a win-win-win approach
  • Protect people, equipment and worksites by making sure every setup is safe and done right
Precision metal fabrication workshop with CNC machines

02 · Jan 2023 to Jul 2024

Chief Financial OfficerOsmundson Manufacturing Co

Perry, Iowa

Chief Financial Officer of a manufacturing company in Perry, Iowa, leading the finance function of a maker of engineered products.

Key Achievements

  • Led financial planning, reporting and controls for the manufacturing operation
  • Brought structure and clarity to financial resources, supporting steady, disciplined growth
  • Worked alongside operations and leadership to keep decisions grounded in reliable numbers
Fresh food distribution centre with refrigerated loading bays

03 · May 2021 to Dec 2022

Chief Financial OfficerLoffredo Fresh Foods

Des Moines, Iowa

Chief Financial Officer of a fresh food distribution company in Des Moines, Iowa, leading finance across a fast-moving food business.

Key Achievements

  • Led finance for a food-distribution business, keeping margins and cash flow in clear view
  • Built disciplined reporting and controls suited to a fast-moving, perishable inventory
  • Supported leadership decisions with timely, accurate financial information
Modern investment office overlooking a city skyline at dusk

04 · Aug 2017 to May 2021

AssociateMidwest Growth Partners

Des Moines Metropolitan Area

Associate at a growth investment firm in the Des Moines metropolitan area, working on private-equity analysis and portfolio support.

Key Achievements

  • Analysed investment opportunities and supported due diligence on prospective deals
  • Built financial models and reviewed portfolio company performance
  • Worked with founders and management teams on growth plans
Professional accounting advisory office with financial analysis on monitors

05 · Nov 2014 to Aug 2017

Senior AnalystLWBJ

West Des Moines, Iowa

Senior Analyst at LWBJ in West Des Moines, Iowa, providing financial analysis and advisory support to clients.

Key Achievements

  • Delivered financial analysis, forecasting and reporting for client engagements
  • Supported advisory work with clear, well-structured analysis
  • Developed the analytical foundation later carried into CFO roles
Financial trading floor with monitors showing market charts

06 · May 2014 to Oct 2014

Internal AuditorINTL FCStone Inc.

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Internal Auditor at INTL FCStone in the Kansas City metropolitan area, testing controls and reviewing financial processes.

Key Achievements

  • Tested internal controls and reviewed financial processes for compliance
  • Identified control gaps and recommended practical improvements
  • Built a disciplined, evidence-based approach to risk and compliance
CPA firm office with audit team reviewing financial statements

07 · Aug 2012 to May 2014

Assurance AssociateMcGladrey

Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Assurance Associate at McGladrey in the Kansas City metropolitan area, the start of a finance career in audit and assurance.

Key Achievements

  • Performed assurance work for clients across audit engagements
  • Tested financial statements and controls with rigour and care
  • Earned the foundation in accounting and auditing behind the CPA
Global agriculture corporate facility at golden hour

08 · May 2011 to Aug 2011

Accounting InternCargill

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Accounting Intern at Cargill in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, a first step into finance while studying at the University of Northern Iowa.

Key Achievements

  • Supported the accounting team on day-to-day finance work
  • Gained first hands-on experience in corporate accounting
  • Built the practical grounding for a career in accounting and finance

Career Timeline

The path at a glance

  1. Oct 2024 to Present

    Chief Financial Officer, DICA USA

    Bringing structure, clarity and alignment to a family-owned maker of engineered solutions in Urbandale, Iowa.

  2. Jan 2023 to Jul 2024

    Chief Financial Officer, Osmundson Manufacturing Co

    Leading the finance function of a manufacturer in Perry, Iowa.

  3. May 2021 to Dec 2022

    Chief Financial Officer, Loffredo Fresh Foods

    Leading finance across a fast-moving fresh food distribution business in Des Moines, Iowa.

  4. Aug 2017 to May 2021

    Associate, Midwest Growth Partners

    Private-equity analysis and portfolio support in the Des Moines metropolitan area.

  5. Nov 2014 to Aug 2017

    Senior Analyst, LWBJ

    Financial analysis and advisory support for clients in West Des Moines, Iowa.

  6. May 2014 to Oct 2014

    Internal Auditor, INTL FCStone Inc.

    Testing controls and reviewing financial processes in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

  7. Aug 2012 to May 2014

    Assurance Associate, McGladrey

    Audit and assurance, the start of a finance career, in the Kansas City metropolitan area.

  8. May 2011 to Aug 2011

    Accounting Intern, Cargill

    A first step into finance while studying at the University of Northern Iowa.

Education and Credentials

Academic background

2007 to 2012

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Accounting, Finance

University of Northern Iowa

Certification

CPA

Certified Public Accountant

Top Skills

Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Auditing

Core skills from the LinkedIn profile

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