SEI/Aaron's, Inc. is the largest franchisee of Aaron's, Inc. My purpose is: (1) Arrange and effectively implement funding for our operations and growth, (2) Lead our Store Support Center to provide Store Operations with timely information critical for our success in delighting all of our customers and attracting more.

Chief Financial Officer @ Direct all financing initiatives for this large and rapidly growing Aaron's, Inc. franchisee in the sales and lease ownership business. Direct Financial Management and Treasury functions including development of monthly/quarterly financial statements, financial forecasts, and cash management. Supervise Controller accounting functions, including AP, and account reconciliation; Oversee cash management, payroll processing & compliance, and risk management. Administer all financial management systems, evaluating and integrating new applications. Develop accounting and financial management team to achieve established objectives. Interact with the Chairman & CEO and the President concerning all financial matters. From September 2004 to Present (11 years 4 months) President @ Oversee Financial Investment Strategy, Succession Planning, and Estate Planning. Assist with oversight of financial issues in Real Estate and other Family Projects. From September 2004 to Present (11 years 4 months) President / Investment Manager / Comptroller @ This company was the primary management vehicle for all of the business endeavors of a family. Served as President of the Corporation during the Estate phase. Before the Estate Phase, key investment advisor and strategist for the family. Directed the overall strategic allocation of assets, federal estate and income tax planning, implementation of selected plans, and analysis of investment opportunities. Directed the financial management of the associated business and investment entities. Supervised financial reporting and investment controls. From January 1986 to August 2004 (18 years 8 months) Finance Director @ Responsible for Tax collections, disbursements, financial reporting, and budgeting for the City. Key Achievements: Awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Redesigned the Property Tax Billing system which resulted in faster collections. From January 1985 to January 1986 (1 year 1 month) Audit Manager @ Planned and supervised financial audits of private companies in the Southeast reporting directly to the Partners responsible for the Client relationship. Supervised the provision of the full range of Audit, Tax, and Management Advisory Services to my clients. Trained and supervised the entire professional staff on the use of Personal Computers in auditing. From January 1978 to January 1985 (7 years 1 month)

BBA, Accounting, Magna Cum Laude @ University of Georgia - Terry College of Business From 1976 to 1977 Accounting @ The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga From 1974 to 1976 Ray Simmons is skilled in: CPA, Family Planning, CFOs, Internal Controls, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Managerial Finance, Cash Management, Budgets, Auditing, Management, Risk Management, Investments, Tax