Ralph left an entry-level accounting job to join Winter as an assistant controller. Recognizing his sound judgment and financial acumen, Winter seized the opportunity and promoted him to Controller. Ralph continued to advance: in 2000, he was named Vice President of Finance, and four years later, he was promoted to his current role, CFO. Ralphs’s pragmatic and clear-headed advice ensures Winter chooses optimal insurance coverage for protection against property losses and possible liabilities and that the company remains in compliance with regulatory agencies. He is also responsible for preparing reports, which summarize and forecast the company’s business activities and financial position. Ralph is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a degree in finance from West Virginia University. He is an active member of the Georgia Society of CPAs.