Pat McDonnell`s key skill is strategic and tactical business problem solving, including organizing and directing processes to achieve results. He has utilized broad financial, operational, turnaround, strategic planning; and merger and acquisition experience to assist senior executives to assess circumstances, transform cultures, create effective leadership, evaluate alternatives, formulate responsive plans and execute in a meaningful manner.

Pat has a successful career in public accounting, management and consulting. He has a unique combination of technical accounting, audit, leadership and operating skills derived from technical and senior management positions in public accounting and a second career advising and managing public and private entities.

Pat is experienced in professional services, enterprise software, manufacturing, distribution and financial services, including banking and insurance.

Experienced member of professional services, banking and manufacturing SEC Registrant Boards of Directors. Audit committee member and chair. Designated "Financial Expert".

Pat is an experienced mentor, advisor, and counselor to senior executives. He has advised senior executives in entrepreneurial, mid market, and Registrant companies in a variety of industries.

Pat is the President & CEO of The McDonnell Company LLC. July 2000 to present. Which is a consulting practice that advises senior executives in creating organizational excellence by facilitating culture change.

He is a frequent speaker on the subject of ethics, facilitating change, cultural re-alignment, leadership and the power of ethical behavior in maximizing organizational value. Pat is an expert on the subjects he presents and speaks with the passion, humor and relevant examples from his thirty-year business career that holds the attention of his audience. His message is important and his style is professional, yet entertaining.