Rob Chestnut

Biography

 Rob Chestnut has been a senior financial professional for over 25 years. He has worked across a number of industries, including publically traded billion dollar organizations, privately held companies, and groups purchased by private equity. As a financial leader, Rob has successfully provided valuable analysis and strategic support on reporting, profitability, acquisitions, and long-term planning. Rob has spent many years as a Controller and a Chief Financial Officer in both the manufacturing and services sectors. These companies have been involved in domestic and international acquisitions that include complex financing structures. His experience includes roles with Sprint Nextel, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Ply Gem Holdings. Rob serves in a number of roles for state and local organizations. He recently served as an elected City Commissioner and Mayor in his local community and is currently on the Pooled Money Investment Board for the State of Kansas and the Board of Trustees for Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Rob earned both his BS in Accounting and MBA from the University of Kansas.

Research Interest

 Rob Chestnut has been a senior financial professional for over 25 years. He has worked across a number of industries, including publically traded billion dollar organizations, privately held companies, and groups purchased by private equity. As a financial leader, Rob has successfully provided valuable analysis and strategic support on reporting, profitability, acquisitions, and long-term planning. Rob has spent many years as a Controller and a Chief Financial Officer in both the manufacturing and services sectors. These companies have been involved in domestic and international acquisitions that include complex financing structures. His experience includes roles with Sprint Nextel, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Ply Gem Holdings. Rob serves in a number of roles for state and local organizations. He recently served as an elected City Commissioner and Mayor in his local community and is currently on the Pooled Money Investment Board for the State of Kansas and the Board of Trustees for Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Rob earned both his BS in Accounting and MBA from the University of Kansas.