Joseph Pickett

CFO | Principal

Joseph Pickett is a seasoned Chief Financial Officer and strategic business leader with over 30 years of experience in finance, operations, and executive leadership across many business sectors. Combining sharp analytical skills with strategic foresight, Joe excels at identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to drive improved financial performance and organizational effectiveness.

Joe brings a wealth of experience across a wide range of industries, including e-commerce, IT hardware manufacturing and installation, digital marketing, electronics manufacturing, industrial valve production, restaurant revenue optimization, air pollution control, oil and natural gas, and most recently, several years in healthcare. Throughout his career, Joe has been passionate about analytics, financial modeling, and KPI development, ensuring insightful reporting and data-driven decision-making. His track record includes driving revenue growth, enhancing profitability, and implementing financial strategies that align with long-term business objectives. Joe is skilled in optimizing cash flow, maximizing EBITDA through strategic cost-reduction initiatives, and enhancing operational efficiencies.

An expert in financial transformation, Joe has successfully led system conversions and built robust forecasting models, resulting in improved financial reporting, enhanced liquidity, and better decision-making processes. His expertise extends to negotiating contracts, managing key stakeholder relationships—including board members, investors, and external partners—and aligning financial strategies with organizational goals.

Joe holds an MBA from Governor State University and is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives. Outside of work, he enjoys spending quality time with his children and grandchildren, planning family outings, and coaching little league basketball and baseball. In addition, Joe is a passionate real estate investor, often working on construction projects and housing developments in his spare time.

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