Mr. Stiell joined Smith Equities
Corporation in February 2004 in order to take advantage of the best
proprietary multifamily investment database in the industry. According
to Mr. Stiell, “As a multifamily investment advisor I believe that it is
important to be able to deliver information that is both reliable and
timely. As an accountant, I have been evaluating companies’ financial
performance for over eight years and have been investing in real estate
for over two years. Having representing others and investing on my own
account, it is my intent to provide my clients with superior customer
service and wealth building investment opportunities. “
EDUCATION:
Master of Accounting
Florida
State University, December 1995
Major: Taxation
Bachelor of Science in
Commerce and Business Administration
The University of Alabama, May 1992
Major: Finance
SUMMARY OF
QUALIFICATIONS: Proven leader and problem solver that is
driven by results
Exceptional customer
service skills
EXPERIENCE:
PROFESSIONAL
Assistant Vice President for Fiscal Affairs / Controller
Bethune-Cookman College
Daytona Beach, Florida,
November 1999 to January 2004
·
Responsible for the
management and oversight of a $45 MM budget
·
Responsible for all
aspects of Financial Reporting in accordance with both Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles and Government Auditing Standards
·
Responsible for the
development and implementation of policies and procedures designed to
create operational efficiencies
·
Successfully refinanced
taxable debt and generated enough cash to complete a $26 MM construction
project by issuing tax exempt bonds worth $22 mm
Senior Auditor
Ernst & Young LLP
Orlando, Florida,
January 1996 to November 1999
·
Managed multiple projects
simultaneously ensuring that the highest level of professional services
were delivered and that customer relationships were enhanced
·
Responsible for conducting
audits in accordance with both Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
and Government Auditing Standards
·
Prepared financial
statements in accordance with applicable guidelines ensuring that all
reporting requirements are satisfied
MILITARY
US Army Reserve 1987 to 2003
Highest Rank Achieved: Major
Transportation Team
Chief
November 2002 to April 2003
·
Managed a team of 16
soldiers designed to evaluate the readiness of Army Reserve and National
Guard Transportation Units in the Southeastern United States
Headquarters and Headquarters
Detachment Commander
October
2001 to November 2002
·
Responsible for the
operational effectiveness of five units designed to evaluate the
readiness of Army Reserve and National Guard Units in the Southeastern
United States
PERSONAL
Mr. Stiell is
married to Robbi, and has a Bichon Frise named Princess. He enjoies
golf, snow skiing, water sports, reading, and rehabilitating real
estate. He is an active member of the Central Florida Real Estate
Investment (CFRI) group and is actively seeking the Certified Commercial
Investment Member (CCIM) designation. The CCIM designation is commonly
referred to as a PHD in the Commercial Real Estate Community.
