About
As the Managing Member of Norris CFO, Carl’s focus is in helping the owners of privately held businesses reach their goals, both personal and business. With deep experience working with privately-held companies, Carl also works with Not-for-Profit organizations to assist with budgeting, cash flow and compliance. With over 35 years of experience in areas of Finance, Operations, and Business Ownership, Carl has served as a CFO, COO and President of corporations, including manufacturing, distribution and not-for-profit organization. His passion is to lead with integrity, sacrifice, and example. Carl and his family reside in the Greater Fort Smith, Arkansas region.
As a former entrepreneur and business owner, Carl has been actively involved in Business Transitions, that is the acquiring and selling a business. First acquiring, operating, and selling his own businesses, and now as a Strategic Partner, leading the team in the Business Transition Process for a business owner. The Business Transition Process includes, but is not limited too preparing a company for sale to minimize perceived risk by a potential buyer, leading the due diligence process of a prospective acquisition, and structuring a Transition transaction that is a win-win for all stakeholders of the business. Business Transition Services are an integral and strong part of Norris CFO Firm.