Susan H. Snow was elected to the MAXIM Systems Board of Directors in May 2003. Ms. Snow is a seasoned professional with skill in business development, finance, negotiations, and operations. She has experience managing businesses ranging from defense, to high-tech, to manufacturing. As a Chief Financial Officer, Ms. Snow has extensive experience in merger and acquisition work, capital restructuring, real estate and banking negotiations, and many other relationships between service providers and corporations. Ms. Snow's responsibilities have always extended beyond the financial accounting world, to include finance, treasury, contracts, human resources and MIS/IT.
Prior to joining MAXIM Systems, Ms. Snow was CFO of Network Insight, a telecommunications company specializing in network installations and management, and CFO of AP Labs, a defense contractor specializing in rugged computers and electronics. Ms. Snow has also served as CFO of Desalination Systems and Nimbus Water Systems, both manufacturers of water purification equipment. Ms. Snow began her career at KPMG Boston, and subsequently became Tax Director of Arkwright Insurance. Upon relocating to California, her career path shifted to the CFO role for small- and mid-sized companies. Throughout her career, Ms. Snow has served on a variety of corporate and not-for-profit boards.
Recently, Ms. Snow received The Director of the Year award, created by the Corporate Directors Forum, to recognize independent directors for outstanding performance in the boardroom and behind the scenes. Ms. Snow was recognized for her highest levels of ethical conduct, integrity, and standards of corporate leadership.
Ms. Snow, a former concert pianist, continues to enjoy supporting arts organizations in San Diego, where she applies her business acumen combined with her understanding of the performing artist. Ms. Snow is affiliated with many non-profit organizations. She has been an extremely active member in the community and service organizations listed:
Rotary International
Athena (Director)
Financial Executives Institute
CFO Roundtable
Corporate Directors Forum (Director)
Corporate Finance Council (Trustee)
Rancho Santa Fe Foundation (Director, Chair Audit Committee)
San Diego Chamber Orchestra (Director)
San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce (Director, Chair Audit Committee)
SDRCOC Military Affairs Advisory Council (Executive Committee)
Ms. Snow graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree from the College of Notre Dame, summa cum laude, a Master of Music, from Boston University and Master of Science degree from Northeastern University, having gained her CPA in Massachusetts. |