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Canyon College

James M. Whitlock, DBA (c), MBA, BS
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Biographical Information

Education:

D.B.A.(c) Wayne Huizenga Graduate School of Business, Nova SE University,Finance, 2004
M.B.A. Columbus State University School of Business, Business Administration, 1979
Completed all business, accounting, and finance courses offered in the graduate program.
B.S. Jacksonville State University School of Business, Accounting and Economics, 1971
Major in Accounting with minor in Economics

Experience:

1999 to Present
Troy State University
Lecturer

Instruct undergraduate students in accounting courses in the classroom and by distance learning.
I am responsible for the development and evolution of the distance learning course sites.

1994 to Present
Service Systems, Columbus, Georgia
Founding partner

Responsibilities include establishing relationships with software, hardware vendors, and client companies.
I am also responsible for developing models that evaluate, select, implement, and integrate new route management systems into a client’s existing information systems.
Additionally, it is my responsibility to develop outsourcing products.

1990 to 1993
Kinnett Dairies, Inc, Columbus, Georgia
Vice president of Finance and Information Systems

Responsibilities included oversight of all accounting, finance, and information system departments.
Key accomplishments included the selection and implementation of a comprehensive management information system, consolidation of divisional administrative activities into a single corporate entity, and a major restructure of financial position to make acquisitions possible.

1988 to 1989
American Candy Manufacturing Company, Richmond, Virginia
Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities included management of all administrative activities including accounting, credit, risk management, inventory control, and information systems.
Key accomplishments included development and implementation of budgetary controls and long-range planning process, an effective risk management system, and a modern manufacturing control system.

1977 to 1987
Tom’s Foods, Inc, Columbus, Georgia
Assistant Corporate Controller and Treasurer

Responsibilities included management of accounting, cash management, financial reporting, and management control systems.
Key accomplishments included the establishment of divisional controller positions and development of line-of-business profitability reporting system.

1975 to 1976
West Point Stevens, West Point Georgia
Cost Accountant

Responsibilities included the development and revision of standard cost systems and special projects as assigned by the manager of Cost Accounting.

1971 to 1974
U.S. Army
Infantry Captain

I was assigned to the U.S. Army Infantry School as Operations Officer for Requirements.

Professional Memberships:

Institute of Management Accounting
Awarded Certificate in Management Accounting October 1, 1982

Service-University/Community:

Chairman of Board of Christian Heritage Academy