RUSSELL S KANTOR

818.437.7558
RussellSKantor@gmail.com

VI CE PRESI DENT
A skilled leader with 24+ years of exceptional results and measurable outcomes. Developed and managed
the financial and budgeting processes for several companies. Proven ability to strategically plan for the
short- and long-term, while also building processes to sustain future operational needs. During the
breadth of career, initiated and negotiated $1.5B+ of publicly issued domestic and foreign debt, multi-
currency financing facilities and private placement debt.



AREAS OF EXPERTISE


Operational Leadership
Accounting Practices
Negotiation Skills
Financial Management
Organizational Development
Collaborative Teamwork
Strategic Planning
Process Improvements
Communication Skills


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TAMRAC, INC. 1991 - 2014
VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION/CFO
(INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF CONSUMER PRODUCTS)
Led the day-to-day operations, overseeing customer service, warehouse operations, etc. Directed all finance and
accounting management needs, including forecasting and budgeting, corporate taxes, and payroll. Oversaw
human resources as a part of organizational development. Managed legal affairs, intellectual properties and risk
management. Supervised warehouse distribution and import product purchasing.
Initiated and managed the transition from a USA manufacturer to an Asian based manufacturer.
Instrumental in the start-up and management of garment, mail order catalog and E-commerce divisions.
Developed and managed a process, reducing inventory levels by 35%.
Reduced corporate overhead by $1MM (25%).


APOLLO ULTRA WATER SYSTEMS, INC. 1990 1994
VICE PRESIDENT/CFO/ADVISORY BOARD
(MANUFACTURER OF WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS)
Led finance and accounting management, corporate taxes and human resources, and risk management.
Assisted in establishing three new operational companies in real estate, automotive sales, and residential
water products.
Negotiated employee reclassification, saving 50%+ of the Workers Comp insurance premiums.


AMERICAN HEALTH PROPERTIES, INC. 1987 1990
VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION/CFO
(NYSE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST FORMED IN FEBRUARY 1987 BY AMI)

Managed the administrative, financial, accounting and legal departments of the company.
Created and established a NYSE company via a $200MM IPO.
Designed and implemented the administrative procedures for this new company.
Negotiated $100MM+ of real estate purchases and leases.






AMERICAN MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL, INC. (AMI) 1985 1987
ASSISTANT CORPORATE TREASURER
(AN INVESTOR-OWNED INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL-MANAGEMENT COMPANY)


MORGAN, OLMSTEAD, KENNEDY & GARDNER, INC. 1984 1985
Vice President Corporate Finance
(A LOS ANGELES BASED INVESTMENT BANKING FIRM)


OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION 1979 1984
Associated Director Finance
(AN INTERNATIONAL OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPANY)


DELOITTE 1975 1979
Senior - Audit
(IS ONE OF THE BIG FOUR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIRMS)




ADDITIONAL CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Co-managed a $15MM convertible exchangeable preferred stock offering - Morgan, Olmstead
Negotiated the sale and leaseback of seven facilities comprising $270MM+ of real estate America
Medical International



EDUCATION & TRAINING

Master of Business Administration (MBA); Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics, UCLA
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Charted Global Management Accountant (CGMA)


AFFILIATIONS

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Direct Marketing Association, Inc.