Brad A. Loethen
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Accomplished and innovative business and legal professional with extensive experience in operations management, product development, corporate finance, and transactional law. Proven track record of raising significant capital, leading complex negotiations, and managing high-performing teams. Recognized in 2022 and 2023 for exceptional leadership in operational excellence, financial strategy, and product quality. Seeking challenging opportunities to leverage expertise in a dynamic environment that values leadership, strategic vision, and practical execution.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Vertical Enterprise, LLC
St. Joseph , Missouri
02.2019 - 07.2023
- Raised over $17 million in funding for start-up, including $12 million in private equity
- Increased total revenue from $3.6 million in 2022 to nearly $10.2 million in 2023
- Managed over 60 employees serving in various departments, including production, retail, logistics, regulatory compliance, marketing, HR, and administrative support
- Recognized by management team as the organization’s “Visionary” in 2023
- Interviewed, hired, and onboarded nearly all employees, including CEO and HR Director
- Directed all production and retail operations of vertically integrated organization
- Handled negotiation and approval of all significant company transactions
- Served as project manager for construction of new 62,000 sq
- Ft
- Production and manufacturing facility
- Served as project manager for tenant improvements to retail location
- Served as Interim Director of Sales from September 2022 until February of 2023 and outperformed market
- Negotiated brand agreements, developed new products, and establish wholesale and retail pricing
- Achieved awards and recognitions for product quality in 2022.
Attorney
Swanson Bernard
Kansas City , Missouri
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Admitted to Missouri Bar in 2013 and Kansas Bar in 2016
- Recognized by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers as a business law “Rising Star” in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023
- Only 2.5% of attorneys in Missouri & Kansas receive this distinction
- Delivered comprehensive, high-level legal services in M&A, corporate finance, tax compliance, and corporate governance across diverse industries within well-established Kansas City law firms
- Spearheaded the negotiation and drafting of comprehensive agreements encompassing business formations, capitalization strategies, mergers and acquisitions, sales transactions, restructures, and business successions.
Attorney
Seigfreid Bingham, P.C.
Kansas City , Missouri
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Admitted to Missouri Bar in 2013 and Kansas Bar in 2016
- Recognized by Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers as a business law “Rising Star” in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023
- Only 2.5% of attorneys in Missouri & Kansas receive this distinction
- Delivered comprehensive, high-level legal services in M&A, corporate finance, tax compliance, and corporate governance across diverse industries within well-established Kansas City law firms
- Spearheaded the negotiation and drafting of comprehensive agreements encompassing business formations, capitalization strategies, mergers and acquisitions, sales transactions, restructures, and business successions.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation -
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
05.2013
Juris Doctor -
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
12.2012
Master of Accountancy & Graduate Certificate in Taxation -
University of Missouri
01.2010
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -
University of Missouri
01.2009
Skills
- Strong corporate leadership
- Cross-functional team management
- Excellent networking capabilities
- Proficient in raising capital and deal negotiation
- Expert in corporate law and taxation
- Budget development and cash flow management
- Strategic financial reporting and analysis
- Risk management and mitigation
- Product development and innovation
- Business planning, strategy, and execution
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
Vertical Enterprise, LLC
02.2019 - 07.2023
Attorney
Seigfreid Bingham, P.C.
01.2017 - 01.2019
Attorney
Swanson Bernard
01.2014 - 01.2017
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation -
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Juris Doctor -
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
Master of Accountancy & Graduate Certificate in Taxation -
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy -
University of Missouri
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