Achieving Efficient Operations Through Financial Management Practices Webinar

Donita R. Rudy, CTP, MBA

Donita R. Rudy, CTP, has over twenty-five years of consulting, financial services, and executive management expertise assisting clients from a variety of industries and business sizes with financial, strategic, and turnaround management services.

A Principal with Compass Advisory Partners, Ms. Rudy’s experience includes serving as Receiver in several Court appointments, Committee Chair in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy proceedings and Financial Advisor for creditors or businesses entities in turnaround or liquidation situations. She is a Certified Lean Practitioner holding interim and permanent CEO manufacturing positions.

Prior to her consulting role, Ms. Rudy served as the President & CEO of Omega Financial Corporation, a $2 Billion, NASDAQ listed financial services holding company where she interfaced with stock analysts, investment bankers and shareholders. During her financial career, she completed the acquisition of a $1 billion organization with multiple business lines, created joint venture business partnerships, and negotiated sales of operating units. Previous experience also includes performing the duties of Chief Credit Officer with responsibility for credit analysis, loan structuring and approvals, and the workout of troubled debts and negotiated repayments with clients or through the court systems.

She is a Certified Turnaround Professional and a member of the Turnaround Management Association Pittsburgh Chapter. Ms. Rudy serves on Boards for both profit and not-for profit organizations and is an adjunct faculty member in business curriculum for Saint Francis University. Donita has been named to U.S. Banker’s national list of 25 Women to Watch in Banking, recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development as one of Pennsylvania’s Best 50 Women in Business, and by Pennsylvania Business Central as one of the Top 100 People in Business. In 2007, she received the ATHENA Award for community and business achievement from the Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce.