My Story & My pledge

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I am not political pundit and I don’t make windy speeches. I’m a straight shooter – an honest and hardworking, ordinary citizen who plays by the book.

I am a first-generation immigrant who came to this country as an undergraduate student in the 1980s. From those early days, I gained firsthand experience with the financial struggles faced by students and our parents; all working hard to meet obligations, stretch limited resources, and persevere through uncertainty.

Like many Americans, my career journey has included both opportunity and hardship. I have experienced corporate growth and downsizing, riding the highs and lows of a demanding professional life.

I am running for McHenry County Treasurer to bring a lifetime of personal and professional experience to work for the taxpayers of McHenry County with integrity, accountability, and common-sense leadership.

A strong local economy is the foundation of a strong community, and responsible financial leadership matters to every taxpayer. 

My focus is simple: to ensure your hard-earned tax dollars are managed wisely, invested responsibly, and protected for future generations.

I hold an MBA in Finance and bring more than 30 years of professional experience in project management, finance, portfolio management, risk management, audit compliance, operations, and strategic leadership.

My experience working in diverse industries, international markets, and multicultural teams has strengthened my ability to build consensus, drive results, and lead with accountability, collaboration, and integrity.

Throughout my career, I have built a reputation for delivering results, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring strong financial stewardship.

Professional accomplishments:

• Introduced innovative checks-and-balances processes, led company-wide quality improvement initiatives and training programs to successfully re-engineering core business operations and infrastructure.
• Managed and executed global projects simultaneously with combined budgets exceeding $300 million, consistently delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Directed complex projects across cross-functional teams and global stakeholders, overseeing all phases from planning, development and execution.
• Developed and implemented General Ledger and intercompany financial processing systems in compliance with accounting standards and financial reporting requirements.
• Participated in and led ISO 9000, TL 9000, and SEI-CMM quality compliance audits, ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence.

These experiences have equipped me with the financial expertise, management skills, and commitment to accountability necessary to serve taxpayers effectively and responsibly as McHenry County Treasurer.