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<br />Vice President, Business Development/Financial Grant Specialist
<br />US Flood Control Corp.
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<br />2003 - 2004
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<br />Director, Disaster Recovery Group
<br />Phillips & Jordan, Inc.
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<br />2000 - 2003
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<br />Civil Engineer/Disaster Programs Coordinator
<br />City Of Virginia Beach, Virginia
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<br />1981 - 2000
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<br />Commissioned Officer,
<br />United States Navy (Reserve) Active Duty, Surface Warfare Specialty
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<br />1978 -1981
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<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
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<br />Jeffrey Zahn, Chief Financial Officer/CFO
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<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.
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<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
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<br />Tab B. General Information
<br />Section B.6 Key Personnel Resumes
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