FOUNDATION
  • Accounting Systems
  • Cash Flow Processes
  • Advisor Coordination
HEALTH
  • Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Production & Operations
  • Banking & Capital
GROWTH
  • Strategic Financial Planning
  • Risk Assessments
  • Revenue
  • Operating Rhythm
VALUE
  • Succession or Exit Planning
  • Readiness & Attractiveness
  • Price/Multiple

CFO

Columbus Metro
About

Ken has more than 35 years of with increasing financial and business responsibility across Consumer Packaged Goods, Specialty Retail, and Non-profit industries. A problem solver with a demonstrated track record of improving profit performance, managing aggressive growth, collaborating with business partners, and leading organizations. Operational experience includes manufacturing, partner and franchise management, supply chain management, international business.

Get to know Ken’s other interests

Other Interests

  • What is your favorite way to spend free time?  Ken likes to travel internationally with his family to mix with other customs and cultures, work on his garden, and learn about history
  • What was your favorite vacation?  A photo safari in South Africa where we saw so many wild animals
  • Who/what is your favorite musical artist/or song?  The musical group The Cars is one band that brings back many fond memories

Before FocusCFO

Prior to joining FocusCFO, Ken served in several senior management roles with the Ohio State Bar Association, LBrands, Kao Brands and Procter & Gamble. As a consultant, he also advised clients on business strategies, operation efficiencies, and international expansion.
Ken received his BA from Cornell College and his MBA from the University of Michigan - Ross School of Business. He is volunteers for CbusRetail. As an Eagle Scout himself, he volunteers with the Simon Kenton Council - Boy Scouts of America as the VP of Membership and member of the Executive Board.

What attracted you to FocusCFO?

I am looking forward to providing my expertise on financial and business operations to entrepreneurial companies.

At FocusCFO, we help you direct your financial strategy and achieve your goals, giving you the freedom to change your life.

FocusCFO provides expert to help entrepreneurs like you overcome these obstacles and achieve sustainable, transferable business value.

Our fractional CFOs provide the expertise of a full-time CFO at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale your support as needed. You will gain a clear understanding of your financial performance, streamline your operations, and develop a strategic roadmap for success.
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Part of Your Team

Our experienced CFOs become an embedded part of your leadership team, providing strategic financial guidance to drive growth and profitability
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C-Level Experience

Benefit from the insights of seasoned financial executives who have decades of experience working in industry, not just for it, as financial executives and entrepreneurs.
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Team Approach

Leverage the collective wisdom of our collaborative team of CFOs - decades of expertise and best practices derived from a culture of collaboration and teamwork.

THE VALUE PYRAMID PROCESS

Guiding entrepreneurs on the climb to building sustainable, transferable business value

Our fractional CFOs provide the expertise of a full-time CFO at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale your support as needed. You will gain a clear understanding of your financial performance, streamline your operations, and develop a strategic roadmap for success.

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Production & Operations
Banking & Capital
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Foundation

Accounting Systems
Cash Flow Forecasting
Policies & Processes
Advisor Coordination
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