Accelerating Profitability: How an Interim CFO Defined Financial Direction at a Defense Manufacturer

Accelerating Profitability: How an Interim CFO Defined Financial Direction at a Defense Manufacturer

by | Oct 2, 2025 | Interim Leaders, Interim Leaders Case Study, Mark McConnell, Mark McConnell Interim Case Study

The Company A Industry: Aerospace + Defense A Entity Type: PE-Backed A Operating Region: United States A Size: $250M Revenue The PROBLEM Amid a recapitalization and financing restructure, the company faced the abrupt exit of its CFO during a high-stakes transitional...
McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Provost and Vice President, Academic at Thompson Rivers University

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Provost and Vice President, Academic at Thompson Rivers University

by | Sep 29, 2025 | Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Engagement Announcement, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Engagement Announcement, Engagement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for Thompson Rivers University’s next Provost and Vice-President, Academic. This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Principal Alex Verdecchia and Consultant Corey Paquette. Thompson Rivers University...
McDermott + Bull Places Chief Financial Officer at Rivermark Community Credit Union

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Financial Officer at Rivermark Community Credit Union

by | Sep 29, 2025 | Placement Announcement, Brandon Biegenzahn, Brandon Biegenzahn Placement Announcement, Courtney Dorrel, Courtney Dorrel Placement Announcement, Financial Services, Financial Services Placement Announcement, Julia Markward

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Derrick Peterson as Chief Financial Officer at Rivermark Community Credit Union. In this role, Derrick will serve as a key member of the executive team, overseeing financial strategy and operations across accounting, treasury,...
McDermott + Bull Places Executive Vice President of Supportive Housing and Homeless Services at BronxWorks

McDermott + Bull Places Executive Vice President of Supportive Housing and Homeless Services at BronxWorks

by | Sep 29, 2025 | Placement Announcement, Bryan Carter, Sue Waterbury, Sue Waterbury Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Alexandra Francis as Executive Vice President of Supportive Housing and Homeless Services at BronxWorks. In this executive leadership role, Alexandra will oversee a $70 million portfolio and lead approximately 700 employees...
McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Director of Development at Victoria Symphony

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for the Director of Development at Victoria Symphony

by | Sep 25, 2025 | Engagement Announcement, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Engagement Announcement, Milly Smith

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for the Victoria Symphony’s next Director of Development. This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Principal Milly Smith and Consultant Christiana Chan. With a mission “to inspire, educate, and captivate our...
McDermott + Bull Places Chief Financial Officer at Big Box Outlet

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Financial Officer at Big Box Outlet

by | Sep 23, 2025 | Canada Placement Announcement, Brittany Stansfield, Brittany Stansfield Placement Announcement, Canada, Colin Dolson, Colin Dolson Placement Announcement, Industrial, Manufacturing, + Distribution, Industrial, Manufacturing, + Distribution Placement Announcement, Jennifer Ness, Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Ankit Arora as Chief Financial Officer at Big Box Outlet Stores. Ankit will be responsible for leading the company’s financial strategy during a pivotal period of rapid growth. His key priorities will include strengthening...
McDermott + Bull Places Chief Banking Officer at FFB Bank

McDermott + Bull Places Chief Banking Officer at FFB Bank

by | Sep 15, 2025 | Financial Services, Brandon Biegenzahn, Brandon Biegenzahn Placement Announcement, Financial Services Placement Announcement, Placement Announcement, Rachel Loye, Rachel Loye Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed Rocky Bandzeladze as Chief Banking Officer at FFB Bank. In this role, Rocky will lead all lending teams across commercial, SBA, and multi-family residential wholesale, while ensuring alignment with the bank’s long-term vision...
McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Inaugural Chief Donor Experience Officer

McDermott + Bull Has Been Engaged to Lead the Search for Richmond Hospital Foundation’s Inaugural Chief Donor Experience Officer

by | Sep 15, 2025 | Engagement Announcement, Alex Verdecchia, Alex Verdecchia Engagement Announcement, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities, Education, Non-Profit, + Public Entities Engagement Announcement, Tracey Vopni

McDermott + Bull has been engaged to lead the search for the Richmond Hospital Foundation’s inaugural Chief Donor Experience Officer. This search will be led by McDermott + Bull Principal Alex Verdecchia and Senior Consultant Tracey Vopini. Richmond Hospital...
McDermott + Bull Places Vice President of Engineering at FreeFlight Systems

McDermott + Bull Places Vice President of Engineering at FreeFlight Systems

by | Sep 11, 2025 | Placement Announcement, Aerospace + Defense, Aerospace + Defense Placement Announcement, Austin Mitchell, Austin Mitchell Placement Announcement

McDermott + Bull has successfully placed David Meek as Vice President of Engineering at FreeFlight Systems. Reporting directly to the President, David will be a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for advancing technical strategy, driving product...