EDWARD J. CONWAY, JR.

Mountain Top, PA 18707 724-972-9888 ejcond@epix.net

CEO / COO
Facilities / Construction / Finance / Properties / P&L / Startups / Turnarounds / Budgets / Debt / GL / IT / Forecasting / Real Estate Development / Banking Relations / Negotiations / Compliance Debt and Process Improvement / Equity / Contracts / Policies / Procedures / Cost Control
As a multifaceted business professional, with a strong operational and financial background, I build large, multi-location organizations into highly efficient and profitable ventures. I consistently surpass profit expectations and integrate operational support structures seamlessly. I provide strategic direction to build operational performance in startup and mature businesses by successfully integrating long-term visionary solutions and clearly communicating strategic plans. I am able to forge lasting relationships with any level employee. My strengths include: Managing multiple companies or divisions at one time Reducing costs by improving processes and productivity Utilizing financial analysis to protect hard earned cash Controlling accounting and business systems to deliver budget successes Meeting regulatory compliance by utilizing strong internal controls Shaping strategic direction to capture revenue streams I earned my MBA from Wilkes University and my BS is from Queens College (CUNY). I am a member of the American Arbitration Association and the National Panel of Neutrals. Others recognize me for my ability to be trustworthy, loyal and for providing clear, concise communications. I am also a proactive problem solver.
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Boosted bonding capacity to 40 times equity. Sordoni missed bidding on contracts that required high surety bonds. Improved internal business processes and financial positioning to secure higher bonding. Negotiated different insurance structure, selected right carriers and moved bond capacity from 10 to 40 times equity. Enabled company to capture new business and lower operational costs. Eliminated mercantile tax levy. Sordoni Construction was hit with a $654K tax for revenues generated in non-jurisdiction areas. Evaluated the legal status to levy the tax and determined it was faulty. Was sued and found a similar case in court and awaited court outcome. Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled against the taxing authority. Successfully closed the assessment and saved the company thousands in ongoing taxes. Lowered Workmans Compensation premium costs. Sordonis Workmans Comp premium was $1.25M and other insurance lines of coverage were too low. Designed, implemented and managed new safety program. Revamped insurance coverages. Lowered Workers Comp premium by $1M. Improved other coverage to seven times the starting amount and kept costs at the same premium level. Consolidated functions successfully. Nabisco needed to close down antiquated facilities and integrate functions into the east coast center. Analyzed both organizations and seamlessly moved functions and significantly lowered operating costs. Improved productivity of the newly created organization earned department #1 rating in the company. Saved $10M annually. Developed structure to launch new company. Sordoni was approached to enter into a long-distance service partnership. Selected to establish the business. Secured funding, set all operational processes and mechanized all internal transactions. Launched business in 29 days and set company to become sought after acquisition worth multiple millions with a small stated equity number.

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Penn Line Corp., a $120 million diversified services company operating in 7 states providing utility company right of way maintenance, utility line construction, electrical contracting and leasing, 2012 to Present. Area General Manager, Penn Line Services, Inc. Direct all financial and operational functions for utility company right of way maintenance throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania while employing a workforce of 300+ skilled employees. Sordoni Enterprises Inc., a $160M construction management company consisting of multiple divisions and wholly owned companies, 1987 to 2012. President, Falcon Construction, 2010 to 2012. Directed all financial and operational functions of a non-union construction management company. Negotiated and approved $75M in contracts, led subcontractors and controlled banking and legal matters. Managed 13 employees and $3.4M budget. Added duty to Vice President and CFO position. Vice President and CFO, Sordoni Construction Services, 1997 to 2012 and Sordoni Construction Co., 2005 to 2012. Managed accounting, finance, treasury, compliance, reporting, risk management, real estate and IT for eleven diversified corporations. Coordinated operational processes and acted as chief corporate negotiator. Led 11. Vice President and CFO, SPF Inc., 1987 to 2012. Oversaw property acquisition and development, construction, leasing and property management for 330,000 sq. ft. of flexible warehouse space. Vice President and CFO & Principal, Tier II Properties, Inc., 1997 to 2012. Responsible for all aspects of developing and leasing of Class A office building space. Managed three 70,000 sq. ft. buildings in a profitable, previously underserved market. President, Petro & Jennings Inc., a HVAC contracting company, 1994 to 1996. Closed company that was acquired and entered voluntary bankruptcy. Controller, Sordoni Enterprises, 1987 to 1997. Provided direction of all financial functions for 14 companies including A/P, A/R, payroll, cost accounting, GL, consolidations, budgeting, bonding, real estate and banking relations. Managed 25 employees. President, Senate Construction Company, 1995 to 1997. Selected to wind-down and close residential small commercial construction business. Finished and closed contracts and settled vendor subcontracts. Treasurer / Secretary, Enterprise Telecom Services, a $85M telecommunications company, 1990 to 1994. Launched startup telephone services resale business. Designed and programmed reseller order processing system. Successfully delivered $50M in revenues in less than a year. Emery Worldwide Inc., a $380M transportation and logistics company. Senior Accounting Manager, 1985 to 1987. Managed global accounts payable function for an international airfreight company. Brokered shipments through foreign customs and related settlements.

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Nabisco Brands Inc., a $10B+ international consumer food and beverage company. Manager Financial Operations, 1980 to 1984. Directed national field accounting, plant accounting, inventory, payroll, controls and settlements. Led 42 financial professionals. Manager, US Consolidations, 1974 to 1980. Consolidated 14 divisions and subsidiaries. Integrated functions, benefits and business controls. Personal Interests: I am active in my community and have held leadership positions in several local business organizations. I enjoy golf, fishing and target shooting.