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<br />Vice President, Business Development/Financial Grant Specialist <br />US Flood Control Corp. <br /> <br />2003 - 2004 <br /> <br />o <br /> <br />Director, Disaster Recovery Group <br />Phillips & Jordan, Inc. <br /> <br />2000 - 2003 <br /> <br />Civil Engineer/Disaster Programs Coordinator <br />City Of Virginia Beach, Virginia <br /> <br />1981 - 2000 <br /> <br />Commissioned Officer, <br />United States Navy (Reserve) Active Duty, Surface Warfare Specialty <br /> <br />1978 -1981 <br /> <br />Education/Certification <br />· Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia, B.S., Civil Engineering, 1978 <br />· Currently or formerly licensed as a Professional Engineer in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, <br />Florida, Arizona, Georgia <br /> <br />Jeffrey Zahn, Chief Financial Officer/CFO <br /> <br />Management Responsibilities <br />Mr. Zahn is responsible for all financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and <br />procedures. He supervises all Accounting and Payroll Department activities ensuring completion of <br />operational requirements. He maintains follow-up on work results and prepares budgets by establishing <br />schedules, job costing, policies and procedures, and analysis of financial data. He is a well-respected <br />motivator and team builder who develops and motivates high-performing financial management teams, <br />and drives profitable and timely forecasting, reporting, and financial decision making processes. Mr. Zahn <br />is a big-picture oriented strategic planner who continually improves Ceres' corporate financial structures, 0 <br />increases process efficiencies, and supports consistent business growth. <br />Professional Experience <br />Chief Financial Officer August 2007 - Present <br />Ceres Environmental Services, Inc., Brooklyn Park, MN <br />· Manages company financial departments and is responsible for accurate and timely financial <br />reporting of company activities. Manages all Accounting and Payroll personnel and is in charge of <br />Ceres' accounts and cash flow management. <br /> <br />Corporate Controller 1994 - 2007 <br />C. S. McCrossan, Maple Grove, MN <br />Restructured, streamlined, and upgraded financial management procedures and protocols and computer <br />systems, improved reporting efficiencies, accommodated rapid business development, and administered <br />$175 million in annualized revenues. Managed IT, Accounting, and Finance Teams, and oversaw the <br />financial operations of eight business entities in three industries that collectively accommodated 800 <br />personnel. Successfully managed adjustment free financial statement audits as well as regulatory <br />compliance audits performed by various government agencies. Conducted corporate real-estate <br />acquisition analysis, and collaboratively negotiated and closed $27 million in real estate sales and $20 <br />million in acquisition transactions. <br />Audit Supervisor 1986 - 1994 <br />Senior Accountant 1991 - 1994 <br />Staff Accountant 1989 - 1991 <br />Boyum & Barenscheer PLLP, Minneapolis, MN <br />Oversaw and coordinated financial-statement audits including planning through report delivery for <br />banking, construction, and wholesale distribution clients. Prepared/audited financial reports, and assured <br />regulatory and corporate compliance. Executed numerous due diligence projects, delivered quality <br />assurance services, prepared compliance documentation, and facilitated successful community bank <br />mergers and acquisitions. Consulted with clients, addressed internal control, inventory/liquidity 0 <br />management, forecasting, and general business management issues, and exceeded client service <br /> <br />C~RBE!;;S <br /> <br />Tab B. General Information <br />Section B.6 Key Personnel Resumes <br />Page 20 of 22 <br />