Douglas Childress

Douglas Childress, CPA, has an extensive work experience spanning several decades. Douglas most recently served as the Chief Financial Officer at PLEXSYS Interface Products, Inc., where they played a vital role in delivering training readiness solutions. Prior to that, they held the position of Interim Chief Financial Officer at NetCentrics Corporation, where they delivered innovative IT and cybersecurity solutions.

Before these roles, Childress served as the President of Avant Datacomm Solutions, Inc., overseeing the construction of special projects and handling business development and strategic planning. Douglas also held the position of EVP & CFO at HDT Engineered Technologies, driving revenue growth and overseeing various departments.

Childress's experience includes positions as EVP & CFO at Westar Aerospace & Defense Group, where they led revenue growth and achieved ISO 9000 certification. Douglas also served as EVP & CFO at General Bandwidth, playing a key role in fundraising and building a management team. At TriStar Aerospace, Childress doubled revenues and managed an initial public offering.

Childress began their career at Ernst & Young, where they worked as a Manager. Overall, their work experience showcases their expertise in finance, leadership, strategic planning, and driving growth in various industries.

Douglas Childress, CPA obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Finance & Accounting from the Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business. Their education at the university took place from 1979 to 1982. Additionally, they have obtained two additional certifications: "Foreign Military Sales" and "Negotiating Skills for Government Contractors" from Federal Publications Seminars in September 2023.