Mark Patterson

About Mark Patterson

Your company\'s financial health is a direct reflection of its strategic decisions. Together, we can ensure those choices lead to optimal outcomes. In many firms, the emphasis on driving growth often overshadows the foundational elements that ensure growth, such as financial structuring and operational efficiency. I aim to balance this equation, aligning financial strategies seamlessly with business objectives.The most exhilarating part of my role as a CFO and COO has always been the transformational journey—turning challenges into opportunities, startups into industry giants, and financial uncertainties into streamlined efficiencies. My career, spanning decades, has seen me rejuvenating financial systems, spearheading multi-million-dollar revenue growths, and successfully navigating over 30 strategic M&A activities.A glimpse into my contributions:• Led startup companies from inception to significant revenue milestones in record time• Overhauled financial structures of several firms, most notably driving a revenue surge from $275 million to over $800 million in one firm.• Directed 30+ strategic mergers, acquisitions, and financial turnarounds as large as $145M, leaving a footprint across logistics, fintech, insurance, manufacturing, and distribution sectors.• Ensured compliance and effective financial management in publicly traded firms.But it\'s not just about the numbers. It\'s about fostering a culture of growth, innovation, and resilience. If you\'re in pursuit of someone who accepts the status quo without asking,\"How can we elevate this?\", then our paths might not align. However, if you\'re seeking a blend of strategic vision and hands-on financial expertise, I invite you to connect. Let\'s discuss how we can reshape financial landscapes, operational dynamics, and organizational growth.

Experience

1. President

   Idc Management, Llc

   Oct 2025 — Present · Oak Ridge, TN, US

   IDC Management is the captive management and adminstrative group of the Arowood companies, which consists of multiple entities within the insurance, PEO and other verticals. The enterprise includes multiple insurance carriers, rrg\'s, reinsurance, wholesale, retail, PEO, staffing and real estate holdings encompassing hundreds of millions in combined enterprise revenue and premiums throughout the U.S. and off shore locations.

Education

• The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

  BS Business Administration, Accounting, Accounting

  1983 — 1987

• The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

  Bachelor of Science (BSc), Business (Accounting)

  1983 — 1987

Skills

• Analysis
• Treasury
• Finance
• Project Planning
• Strategy
• Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Sec Filings
• Investor Relations
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Due Diligence
• Divestitures
• Turn Around Management
• Marketing Strategy
• IT Strategy
• Human Resources
• Lines of Credit
• Capital Markets
• Stock Offerings
• Insurance
• Financial Analysis
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Underwriting
• Financial Reporting
• Auditing
• Executive Management
• Workers Compensation
• Gaap
• Process Improvement
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Property & Casualty Insurance
• Risk Management
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Financial Risk
• Business Process Improvement
• Commercial Insurance
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Planning