Highly strategic Operations Executive with a proven record of success exceeding goals and objectives while transforming operations. Life-long LCMS Lutheran, whose father was a career pastor, with deep understanding of best practices in a church setting.

Adept at understanding the nuances of the administrative side of the church and how it impacts and is governed by the spiritual side.  Proven strategist with over 20 years' progressive experience within for profit and non-profit sectors. Builds and sustains effective internal relationships, leads and develops strong teams, and drives culture change. Implements creative and innovative solutions to achieve goals.

Introduces best practices and processes to improve underperforming operations, drive revenue increase, and grow market share. Proficient driving strategic initiatives. Effective in leading both within centralized and decentralized organizational structures. Skilled in strategy development and execution. Results oriented leader, with strong expertise in budgets and P&L management.

Dynamic and effective communicator, with ability to influence change. Implements process re-engineering in achieving corporate mission.

Additionally, directed and managed all aspects of the administration, finances and operations of a 501(c)6, three 501(c)3’s and a for profit limited partnership simultaneously. Yes, I am a PK.