Christine is a joyfully detailed, problem-solving fiduciary, bringing a results-driven passion to financial and accounting management. With two decades of experience in the industry, she brings practical, hands-on expertise in a myriad of financial and operational subjects ranging from technical accounting, reporting and analysis, budgeting/cash management, M&A transactions, and rate calculations, to contractual knowledge, internal controls, and payroll. Her acumen also includes personnel and facility security administration, system implementations, and HR.
Prior to joining SD Capital Christine operated as a senior financial director for a management consulting firm, where she optimized enterprise value for clients in various industries. Christine has also served as the chief financial executive charged with comprehensive leadership of the corporate services area of a $16M, 140+ person cybersecurity government contractor.
Christine is responsible for performing a wide range of strategic and transaction advisory services, resolving complex accounting issues, and streamlining back-office operations for companies ranging in size from start-ups to mature organizations.
Financial Management, Northcentral University
B.A. – Finance, Spring Arbor University
Board President – Educational Child Care Center (2019 to 2023)
Member – Exit Planning Institute
Member – Institute of Management Accountants
Member – Michigan Women in Finance
Member – Association of International Certified Professional Accountants
Member – Faith Church
Member – Parent Teacher Association DeWitt Public Schools
Volunteer Coach – Various Sports, DeWitt Area Recreation League
Children’s Leader – Bible Study Foundations, Lansing Area
Children’s Ministries Leader – Faith Church
Do you have a hobby/personal passion?
Jesus, my family, and animals
What was the best advice you’ve ever received?
Walk in integrity, with humility, and in whatever you do, do with all your heart as working for the Lord, not man
People would be surprised to know that I…
Am a closet adrenaline junkie
What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
I’ve performed pen tests for the federal government
Do you have a “motto”? (spoken or unspoken)
Roll with the punches
Big Problem: Organization Severely Impacted By Covid-19.
Big Thinking: Identify And Claim Over $1.1m In Refundable Credits.
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