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R.,Attached and below (abbreviated version) is my resume for your review.  For the past 11 years I have been a CFO with UCP, Inc. (NYSE: UCP), a high growth company where I led an IPO in 2013.  At UCP, I was instrumental in growing the company from $0 to $400 MM in revenue, and from 5 to approximately 200 employees including building all the operations of the company and completing important M&A transactions.  Prior to this position, I spent 15+ years in lending and finance with organizations like Deutsche Bank and BNP.  My skills include public and private equity and debt markets, M&A, SEC compliance and reporting, operations, management and strategic planning.I am now looking for my next career opportunity and am open to relocation.  Please contact me for further information. Thanks for your consideration.William J. La Herranwlaherran@williamlaherran.com(650) 245-7473William J. La HerranSan Mateo CA(650) 245-7473 & wlaherran@williamlaherran.comCFO / Finance ExecutivePublic and Private. IPO, Debt and Equity, Financial ReportingSenior Accounting and Finance Executive who has held positions in corporate finance and CFO of high growth startup and publicly traded company.  Key executive in UCP’s 2013 IPO, oversaw revenue growth from zero to over $400 MM annualized. Developed and managed operation that achieved revenue growth of 62.5% compound annual growth rate over last five years. Proven track record of SOX compliant operations management SEC reporting. Extensive track record of raising capital of various forms including equity, debt (secured and unsecured), and joint ventures. Core CompetenciesPublic Company CFORecent IPO ExperienceInvestor RelationsStrategic DevelopmentCapital Markets – Debt / EquityLender ManagementRisk ManagementMergers & AcquisitionsAudit ManagementProfessional ExperienceTowerPower, Inc., San Mateo, CA 2016 to presentEarly-stage company developing EMS applications for distributed micro diesel genset and solar systems used in telco and other industrial applications.Chief Financial Officer and Founding Board MemberDeveloping product and technology roadmap, strategic plan and investor and strategic partner presentation materials.  UCP, Inc. (NYSE: UCP), San Jose, CA
2005 to 2016Homebuilder and land developer with significant land acquisition and entitlement expertise in high barrier-to-entry West Coast and Southeastern U.S. markets. Sold 701 homes in 2015 and owned approximately 6,000 lots in five states.  Grew company from 5 to approximately 200 employees, annualized revenue of over $400 MM and profitability in 2015.Chief Financial Officer and TreasurerResponsible for developing and managing all aspects of capitalization, treasury, accounting, reporting and operational aspects of company.  Responsible for managing relationships with existing and prospective investors and equity analysts. Established, developed and managed accounting and operations with a staff of 19 including 5 direct reports. Managed SEC reporting. Lead in due diligence, structuring, negotiating, and documenting acquisition.City National Bank, Palo Alto, CA
2001 to 2004Commercial bank offering a full complement of banking, trust and investment services through 75 offices, including 16 full-service regional centers, in Southern California, the San Francisco Bay Area, Nevada, New York City, Nashville and Atlanta.Vice President & Manager High Technology Lending GroupDeveloped group to specialize in providing banking services to High Tech industry. Provided advisory services to other groups in the bank with High Tech related clients. Established new office in Palo Alto.Sand Hill Capital, Menlo Park, CA                             1999 to 2000Sand Hill Capital is a diversified financial services company that provides debt and equity solutions to venture capital backed start-up.Director of FinanceWorked with early stage, venture-backed technology companies and VC’s to provide financing. Completed numerous financings to VC-backed companies, primarily term loans with warrants.Deutsche Bank, Palo Alto, CA                                   1998 to 1999Backed by a global network spanning over 70 countries, leading provider of financial services to agencies, corporations, governments, private individuals and institutions in the Americas.Director of Commercial FinanceManaged Northern California financing effort for the Financial Services group. Developed $100 MM off-balance sheet A/R financing structure for Applied Materials. Led bank relationship with Cisco Systems Capital and served as on-site consultant at Cisco Systems Capital, developing financing strategies to finance high revenue growth.Banque Nationale de Paris (BNP), San Francisco, CA             1993 to 1998French multinational bank and financial services company with global headquarters in Paris.Vice President of Corporate BankingResponsible for all qualitative and quantitative market, company, and cash flow analytical work. Member of team that developed Bank’s High Technology Industry banking practice in North America.Westpac Banking Corporation, San Francisco, CA                 1991 to 1993Australian bank and financial-services provider headquartered in Westpac Place, Sydney.Assistant Vice President of Corporate FinanceMember of team specialized in Forest Products industry. Responsible for all qualitative and quantitative market, company, and cash flow analytical work. Originated, analyzed and documented large, complex Project and Leverage Buyout financing structures. Focused on Fortune 750 sized companies.Management & Capital Group, Walnut Creek, CA                   1987 to 1990Banking consulting firm focused on managing and selling troubled banks for Federal Government.AnalystLead analyst for merchant banking consulting firm focused on managing and selling troubled banks for Federal Government. Worked on M&A transactions and middle market turn-around assignments.  Education and DesignationsBS, Business Administration, Saint Mary’s College, Moraga, CA       1987Co-Founder and Board Director of Envision Schools, San Francisco, CACFO of the Year Finalist – San Jose Business Journal, 2013Member – Financial Executives International