BOARD MEMBER AS A DIRECTOR OR ADVISORY CAPACITY

 As a former and current member of the Board of Directors we have served on compensation and audit committees and have provided expertise related to merger and acquisition activities. In some instances, we have been an investor in the company. At other times our service has been to offer financial insight and strategic thinking to the leadership team. 

Having served family-owned business entities for more than 40 years we have been asked to serve on Advisory Boards. In this role, I do not exercise legal authority or control as Directors do, but rather provide strategic insight and financial expertise as requested.  This has been a more appropriate role for a sole owner or a family-owned company where a formal board of directors is not yet required. 

 On a limited basis, we have served as Special Advisor to the Board of Directors. In this role we are not an officer or a member of the management team.  This is usually for a one-time event or transaction. In one case, we provided strategic advice and counsel to a client company for a period of several years.

 Over the course of my career, we have served for-profit startup companies as well as well-established enterprises, including a 120 years old, multigenerational business. Our for-profit board experience has spanned a wide variety of industries and ownership structures .

  Further, our board experience has been service to a variety of not-for- profit organizations, including private schools, foundations, continuing care retirement communities, and faith-based organizations.