Don Needs

Don Needs has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Don currently holds the role of Chief Financial Officer at Jitasa. Prior to this position, they served as the VP of Finance and Director of Finance, HR, and IT at the same company. Don also worked as a Controller and a Sr. Financial Analyst/Product Strategy Analyst at Jitasa, where they gained experience in financial data analysis and visualization.

Before joining Jitasa, Don worked at Bodybuilding.com as a Product Manager. Don was responsible for forecasting sales, managing inventory, and improving supply chain efficiency through predictive analytics.

Don also worked as a Business Development Consultant at Boise State University, where they analyzed business initiatives and market segments. Don led the implementation of a Vendor Managed Inventory system to reduce working capital costs.

Lastly, they served as a Budget Development Consultant at Saint Alphonsus Health System, where they developed a financial model to increase access to managed care. Don also applied process flow analysis to improve clinic efficiency.

Overall, Don's work experience showcases their expertise in finance, analytics, and process improvement across various industries.

Don Needs has a strong educational background. Don completed their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from Boise State University, where they studied from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Exercise Physiology from the same university, where they studied from 2004 to 2008. Don also holds a Certified Management Accountant (CMA®) certification, obtained in August 2021 from the Certified Management Accountant institution.