
CEO CMS-Katra & Executive Director Katra Healthcare USA at the Katra Group
Indianapolis, Indiana Area

CEO CMS-Katra & Executive Director Katra Healthcare USA at the Katra Group
Indianapolis, Indiana Area
Skilled chief executive, operations officer and information executive with global experience within start-ups, well established Fortune 50 firms and government. 23 years experience across multiple domains including consumer products, information technology consulting and healthcare.
Healthcare, Health & Wellness
Tele-Health & Tele-Medicine
Consumer Products (CPG)
Phytochemical & Nutraceuticals
Information Technology
Government & Government Relations
Strengths
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Executive Leadership
General Management
Operations
International Business
Start-ups
Innovation, Change Management & Re-engineering
City Management and Planning
Acquisitions and Integrations
Public Speaking and Writing
Public Relations
(Hospital & Health Care industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year)
• The Katra Group is a multinational (healthcare, agro-science, nutraceutical, marine, technology, beverage and services) corporation with 4,000 employees and $400 million in turnover. My responsibilities are to:
• Lead and develop all aspects of Katra Healthcare’s non-clinic nutraceutical, phytochem and OTC organization, brands, distribution and channels in the USA.
• Start and lead the USA business for Katrasoft.
• Lead and manage CMS-Katra.
• Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team of Kerala Ayurveda USA.
(Government Agency; 501-1000 employees; Government Administration industry)
January 2004 — January 2008 (4 years 1 month)
Led and managed all aspects of Municipal Government and the Waste Water Utility. Managed 525 people and a $75 Million Budget. Returned the City to balanced budgets and clean audits every year by spending $14.5 million less that the council budgeted and reducing the growth of government by 7% per year. While restoring fiscal responsibility also got more projects done than ever before by improving efficiency and inspiring our team to operate goverment more like a well run and profitable business.
(Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; IPG; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 1995 — December 2003 (8 years 3 months)
Oversaw all areas of operations, sales, marketing, finance, human resources and logistics for Momentum Inc. Started the firm first in Europe and later in the USA. Sold the firm when elected as Mayor of Kokomo.
(Public Company; 201-500 employees; PG; Consumer Goods industry)
February 1992 — October 1995 (3 years 9 months)
Went from P&G USA in Cincinnati to help start the Portuguese subsidiary and manufacturing operation in this new European market for P&G. Recruited staff, led team, built infrastructure from the ground up and was part of leadership team that made the subsidiary profitable in record time.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PG; Consumer Goods industry)
November 1987 — February 1992 (4 years 4 months)
Worked at World Headquarters in Cincinnati. Managed projects, people and budgets in Procter & Gamble’s largest division, health & beauty care. Specialized in company mergers & acquistions, data management, people management and process improvement.
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PG; Consumer Goods industry)
February 1985 — November 1987 (2 years 10 months)
Worked at World Headquarters in Cincinnati. Performed business and data analysis in the foodservice and lodging products division. Developed interactive database and systems for sales and contact management.
Bachelor of Science, Technology, 1983 — 1985
Graduated with Highest Distinction; Grade Point Average: 6.0/6.0; December 1985
1975 — 1981
Business innovation and growth, Leadership styles & methods, Government & history, Personal and process effectiveness, Travel and different cultures, Team building, Photography, Family and building strong relationships
Rotary International,
US Conference of Mayors,
National League of Cities,
Indiana Association of Cities and Towns,
Knights of Columbus,
R.B Stewart Society - Purdue University,
Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP),
ABATE of Indiana,
Sons of the American Legion,
Purdue CIS Industrial Advisory Board, Inventrek
Distinguished Technology Alumnus - Purdue University - 2005,
Fellow - George Washington University Fellowship - Elliott School of International Affairs - Governing in the Global Age - 2004,
Technical Advisory Board - Zihtec LLP - (Internet protection software) - 2008
Technical Advisory Board - Gov Strategies LLC - (Government e-based solutions) - 2008
Director - Indiana University Kokomo Business School Advisory Board - 2005,
Councilman - National League of Cities International Council - 2007,
Committeeman - Indiana Association of Cities and Towns Legislative Affairs Committee - 2005,
Appointed Councilmen by Governor Kernan - Indiana Land Resource Council of the Indiana Department of Agriculture - 2004,
Committeeman - National League of Cities Information Technology and Communications Committee - 2004,
Certified Data Processor (CDP) - Institute for the Certification of Computer Professionals - 1993