Brad Schmidt (inactive)

Brad Schmidt, CPA (inactive), has an extensive work experience spanning over several years in various financial and accounting roles. Brad most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer at Fabtex, Inc. since March 2020. Prior to that, Brad held the position of VP, Corporate Controller at Veritone, Inc. from August 2018 to May 2019. During their time at Veritone, they successfully led post-acquisition accounting transitions and streamlined the close process.

Before joining Veritone, Brad worked as the Corporate Controller/Treasurer at Smurfit Kappa North America, a division of Smurfit Kappa Group, from October 2008 to April 2018. In this role, they were responsible for directing the corporate accounting and treasury functions, as well as overseeing plant controllers and providing financial guidance to other corporate functions.

Brad also has experience as the Corporate Controller at Leiner Health Products, the largest manufacturer of vitamins, minerals, and supplements in the United States, from September 2006 to August 2008. At APX World Logistics Inc., a high-volume national transportation logistics company, they served as the Corporate Controller from September 2005 to September 2006. During their tenure at APX, Brad successfully led financial statement clean-up efforts and achieved significant improvements and efficiencies in the accounting/reporting cycle.

Earlier in their career, Brad held the position of Vice-President & Controller - West Coast Film Operations at Technicolor from July 1999 to March 2005, where they directed the combined film operations and coordinated Sarbanes-Oxley remediation. Brad also worked as the Operational Controller/General Accounting Manager at Black & Decker, Price Pfister division, from July 1996 to July 1999, where they played a lead role in implementing financial/operational software and reduced the timeframe for monthly financial close.

Brad began their career as a Senior Auditor at Deloitte & Touche, LLP from June 1982 to July 1984.

Overall, Brad Schmidt's work experience demonstrates their expertise in financial management, accounting practices, and process improvement.

Brad Schmidt, CPA (inactive), earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and a minor in Mathematics from California State University, Fullerton. Brad attended this university from 1978 to 1982. Additionally, Brad obtained a Bachelor's degree in Bible/Biblical Studies from Calvary Chapel Bible College. Brad also holds the certification of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) inactive, which they passed in the first sitting. The institution that granted him this certification is the AICPA. The month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.