Charles Douglas Huntsinger
Chicago,IL
Summary
High-achieving leader with a proven track record in program implementation, execution, and continuous improvement. Recognized for expertise in compliance, risk management, and quality assurance. Skilled in talent development and adept at leveraging skills and experiences gained from an extensive leadership career in the banking, financial services, and cannabis industries. Possesses a collaborative and forward-thinking mindset, consistently driving results and achieving success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President of Compliance
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc.
07.2022 - 08.2024
- Oversaw effective Corporate Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, and Environment Health and Safety (EHS) programs encompassing all aspects of the cannabis agriculture, manufacturing, wholesale, and retail operation
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, Department of Justice (DOJ) corporate compliance guidelines, and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) corporate compliance guidelines.
- Hired and developed employees to maximize productivity and promote business continuity through career progression of others.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic initiatives that ensured company objectives were achieved.
- Championed innovation and process improvement by leading cross-functional teams in the implementation of creative solutions to complex business challenges.
- Improved the compliance oversight function by assisting the Board of Directors and Executive Compliance Committee in fulfilling their oversight responsibilities.
- ·Redesigned the Compliance Hotline and other methods for concerns to be reported.
- Conducted investigations into reported matters and partners with Management, Human Resources, and Legal to ensure appropriate enforcement and discipline for violations and misconduct.
- Overhauled processes for the creation, implementation, and periodic review of the Company’s policies and procedures, including writing many of the documents.
- Developed an effective compliance education and training program to ensure awareness of all critical compliance and safety requirements.
- Implemented and managed a robust independent audit and monitoring program to identify and remediate risks to the organization.
- Enacted an effective corrective action program for the remediation of issues and implementation of controls to prevent future reoccurrence.
- Engaged with all regulatory agencies and ensures proper reporting of matters to regulatory agencies as appropriate and/or required.
Senior Director of Regulatory Compliance and Operational Quality Assurance
Parallel Holdings
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Developed, implemented, and led the organization’s Compliance, Quality Assurance (QA), and EHS programs encompassing all aspects of the cannabis agriculture, manufacturing, wholesale, and retail operation.
- Hired and developed employees to maximize productivity and promote business continuity through career progression of others.
- Collaborated with executive leadership on strategic initiatives that ensured company objectives were achieved.
- Championed innovation and process improvement by leading cross-functional teams in the implementation of creative solutions to complex business challenges.
- Engaged with all regulatory agencies and ensures proper reporting of matters to regulatory agencies as appropriate and/or required.
Vice President of Identity and Access Management (IAM), SOX Compliance
SunTrust Bank
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Oversaw the execution and testing of SOC/SOX access controls for Key Financial Systems for the bank.
- Contributed as a liaison to Internal and External Audit entities.
- Generated and analyzed reporting of attestation results to monitor risk and compliance metrics.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
Vice President of Business Risk and Control Management
HSBC Bank Consumer and Mortgage Lending
06.2014 - 09.2017
- Led the development of Corrective Action Plans to reduce volume of open issues by 90%
- Oversaw execution of the Regulatory, Operational, and Financial (SOX) Risk Framework
- Implemented and maintained effective oversight and compliance with all Regulatory requirements avoiding costly legal issues and regulatory scrutiny.
Vice President of Loan Servicing and Payment Services
HSBC Bank Consumer and Mortgage Lending
05.2011 - 06.2014
- Managed loan servicing departments consisting of various functional areas
- Ensured regulatory and operational risk compliance
- Developed and implemented training programs and procedures that strengthened executional performance and implemented process improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Georgia
Athens, GA07.1998
Skills
- Compliance, Risk, and Governance expertise
- Strategic leadership
- Leadership and People Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Policies and Procedures
- Implements Programs
- Program Management
- Change Management
- KPI Tracking
- Process Improvements
Affiliations
Society of Compliance and Ethics Professionals (SCCE)
Industries
- Banking and Financial Services Industry
- Cannabis Industry
Professional Affiliations
Society of Compliance and Ethics Professionals (SCCE)
Timeline
Senior Vice President of Compliance
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc.
07.2022 - 08.2024
Senior Director of Regulatory Compliance and Operational Quality Assurance
Parallel Holdings
07.2019 - 07.2022
Vice President of Identity and Access Management (IAM), SOX Compliance
SunTrust Bank
06.2018 - 06.2019
Vice President of Business Risk and Control Management
HSBC Bank Consumer and Mortgage Lending
06.2014 - 09.2017
Vice President of Loan Servicing and Payment Services
HSBC Bank Consumer and Mortgage Lending
05.2011 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
University of Georgia
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