The Generation Companies

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Accounting

“Misson: To respond passionately to the informational needs of management, investors and staff and safeguard the company's financial resources and reputation in the development and operation of all properties.”

J. Randolph Coupland, Chief Financial Officer
Randy Coupland joined the Generation Companies as a consulting CFO in March, 2000. In January, 2005, Randy became The Generation Companies full time V.P. of Finance and CFO. Mr. Coupland has over twenty five years of broad based financial and general management experience, with special expertise in entrepreneurial and middle market companies. He served as CFO of a multinational consumer goods company residing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Tokyo, Japan. He holds a B.A. degree in history from Duke University.

Robert A. Bullock, Assistant Controller
Robert A. Bullock joined The Generation Companies in 1996 as the controller, following a twenty year career as the Director of Accounting for Depuy Inc., a large medical equipment supplier based in Warsaw, Indiana. Mr. Bullock is responsible for all financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and internal auditing. He holds B.S.C. Professional Accounting Degree from the International Business College, Ft. Wayne, IN.

Michael W. Cook CPA, Controller
Michael Cook joined The Generation Companies in December of 1999 as an Accounting Specialist. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Michael recently received his certified public accountant designation.

Cynthia Dixon - Accounting Specialist
Cynthia Dixon joined The Generation Companies in October, 2004. Cynthia has seven years experience in retail management. Cynthia is certified as a full charge bookkeeper, she has worked for over six years in non profit accounting. Perfecting skills in A/P, A/R, Payroll, Billing, Bank Reconciliations, Trial Balance review, in house audits HR management & training on Excel, ADP and other software programs.

Nick Dhruna - Accounting Specialist
Nick Dhruna joined The Generation Companies in March 2001 as an Operations Manager at Candlewood Suites Durham RTP. Having 13 years of operations experience in the hotel industry, having worked in New York and North Carolina, Nick decided to change careers and become an Accountant with The Generation Companies in February 2003. Having left the Company in October 2006 to take care of his parents, Nick returned to his Accounting position in March 2008. Nick has a Marketing degree and graduated with distinction from City University of New York with a GPA of 3.93.