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.