Thomas J. Polnaszek is Vice President and Controller. He was appointed to this position in September 1998 after joining the company as Controller in January 1998. Prior to joining the company Polnaszek was Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance for Wisconsin Pharmacal Company Inc. a consumer products manufacturer. He was a key member of the Pharmacal management team responsible for accounting budgeting and financial reporting investor relations treasury risk management and human resources. Polnaszek helped lead ten public/private equity offerings which raised $30 million in capital. He led four business acquisitions and one disposition as part of the management team. Polnaszek worked for Ernst & Young from 1978 to 1991 most recently as an audit senior manager where he coordinated audits of private and public companies ranging in size from $1 million to $1 billion in revenues. Polnaszek was actively involved in campus recruiting efforts and served as final technical reviewer on several engagements. Polnaszek holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. He received his certified public accountant certification in 1980 and is currently an active member of the Financial Executives International Organization where he has previously served as a board member. |