Paul Craig

Versatile financial and operating executive -- 14 years as a CPA with Ernst & Young serving privately owned and publicly traded companies, non-profit, education, and government organizations; more than 20 years as CFO of companies in retail medical/wellness, direct response marketing/advertising, insurance, technology, and financial services, and budget/planning leadership in non-profit/higher-education organization. Paul currently is Chief Financial Officer of NVISION Laser Eye Centers based in Newport Beach, an innovative leader in surgical eye care with 17 locations in California and Nevada. He previously served as Chief Budget and Planning Officer of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in South-Central Los Angeles, a private non-profit university with a public mission to train health professionals who transform the health of underserved communities. Paul's prior CFO experience includes privately owned companies, an IPO, seven years in a public company environment, and merger/acquisition with another public company. Disciplined, organized, and attentive to details; high intensity and sense of urgency; analytical and logical; articulate in oral and written communications. Certified Public Accountant. Significant experience in developing young companies and turning around mature organizations, by introducing and installing financial and operating best practices. Paul serves on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee of Mary and Joseph Retreat Center in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Specialties: Process re-engineering and cost reduction.Planning, budgeting, and performance management.Design of work flows, procedures, and internal controls (including SOX).Contract administration, negotiation, and pricing.Treasury management.Information technology administration.External and internal auditing.Capital raising -- public and private offerings.Investor relations, communications, compliance.Mergers and acquisitions.