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Donald L. Seeley - Department of Finance - University of Arizona

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<strong>Donald</strong> L. <strong>Seeley</strong><strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Finance</strong>Eller College <strong>of</strong> ManagementThe <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arizona</strong>P.O. Box 210108Tucson, AZ 85721-0108520-621-1189dseeley@eller.arizona.eduExperience: <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arizona</strong> <strong>Department</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Finance</strong> Tucson, AZDirector Applied Investment Management Program 2000 -Adjunct Lecturer and Program Director for a graduate level course in investmentsinvolving the active portfolio management <strong>of</strong> a significant fund provided by the<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Arizona</strong> Foundation.True North Communications, IncChicago, ILVice Chairman and CFO 1997 to 2000Responsible for the financial operations and strategies for True North, the world's 7thlargest marketing communications and advertising firm with revenues <strong>of</strong> $1.5 billion.Accomplishments included numerous acquisitions, improved pr<strong>of</strong>itability,strengthened investor community relations and an IPO spin-<strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> a subsidiary.The Alexander Consulting GroupLyndhurst, NJPresident and CEO 1993 to 1997Appointed CEO <strong>of</strong> the human resource management-consulting subsidiary <strong>of</strong>Alexander & Alexander Services with worldwide revenues <strong>of</strong> $225 million and 2,000employees. Restored pr<strong>of</strong>itability, growth and financial integrity following a highlypublicized financial debacle prior to my appointment.Alexander & Alexander Services Inc.New York, NYSenior Vice President - Financial Management 1988 to 1993Alexander & Alexander Services was one <strong>of</strong> the world's largest insurance riskmanagement and human resource management consulting firms with revenues <strong>of</strong>$1.4 billion. Responsibilities included treasury, tax, tax counsel, risk management,information technology, investor relations, corporate development, corporatesecretary, and strategic planning functions. Accomplishments included worldwidebalance sheet and legal entity restructuring, and the settlement <strong>of</strong> a significant U.S.multi-issue tax case.United AirlinesChicago, ILVice President and Treasurer 1986 to 1988Responsibilities included corporate finance, aircraft financing, banking, cashmanagement, foreign exchange, insurance, credit, aircraft sales and pensionmanagement. Successfully arranged multi-billion dollars <strong>of</strong> financing utilizing bankcredit facilities, industrial revenue bonds, domestic and foreign debt markets, andinnovative leasing transactions. Realigned management <strong>of</strong> $2 billion pension fund.


G.D. Searle & Co.Skokie, ILVice President and Treasurer 1979 to 1986G.D. Searle was a $1.2 billion global manufacturer and marketer <strong>of</strong> prescriptionpharmaceuticals, consumer products, and low-calorie sweetener products.Responsible for worldwide treasury operations, insurance, employee benefit plans,real estate, investor relations and investment management. Negotiated major PuertoRican tax grants, managed a subsidiary IPO spin-<strong>of</strong>f, executed a major stockrepurchase program and recapitalized international operations.Firestone Tire & Rubber Co.Akron, OHCorporate Assistant Treasurer 1968 to 1979Responsible for cash and banking, corporate and international funding and pensionfund asset management. Managed $700 million <strong>of</strong> pension fund assets as part <strong>of</strong>one <strong>of</strong> the first corporate in-house pension operations in the country.Education: Chartered Financial Analyst Chicago, ILCFA 1985<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> ColoradoBoulder, Colo.MBA (<strong>Finance</strong>) 1968<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> ColoradoBoulder, Colo.BS (Accounting) 1965Other:Member, Board <strong>of</strong> Directors and Chairman, Audit Committee <strong>of</strong> The Warnaco GroupMember, Board <strong>of</strong> Trustees and Chairman, Audit Cmte <strong>of</strong> William Blair Mutual FundsPast Public Board Service: (all companies were acquired)Member, Board <strong>of</strong> Directors and Chairman, Audit Committee <strong>of</strong> Beverly EnterprisesMember, Board <strong>of</strong> Directors and Chairman, Audit Committee <strong>of</strong> Modem Media, Inc.Member, Board <strong>of</strong> Directors and Chairman, Audit Committee <strong>of</strong> Interlogix, Inc.Member, Board <strong>of</strong> Directors and Chairman, <strong>Finance</strong> Committee <strong>of</strong> True NorthCommunications Inc.Treasurer and Trustee, the Center for Furniture CraftsmanshipMember, Chartered Financial Analysts Institute (CFAI) and the Tucson Chapter.Military Experience - First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army 1965-1967Married with two grown children

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