Scott Hanson
About Scott Hanson
Scott Hanson is the Vice President of Finance at Epiq, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in finance and management, having held various roles at Hallmark Cards and Ernst & Young, and possesses international finance experience across multiple countries.
Work at Epiq
Scott Hanson has served as Vice President Finance at Epiq since 2013. In this role, he has implemented significant improvements in financial processes, including revamping the annual budgeting process across nine divisions and seven countries. He has led the overhaul of the Accounts Receivable collection process, achieving record cash collections. Additionally, he developed profitability analyses for new product offerings and market expansions, and spearheaded multi-million dollar cost-savings initiatives. His efforts also included implementing new software tools that automated over $10 million in annual sales commission payments.
Previous Experience at Hallmark Cards
Prior to joining Epiq, Scott Hanson held various positions at Hallmark Cards. He began as a Finance Manager for Ambassador and EfH Brands, Terms, and Sales Statistics, and Senior Internal Auditor from 1990 to 1998. He then served as Finance Director for Marketing and Information Technology from 2001 to 2006, followed by roles as Finance Vice President in the Customer Development Division from 2007 to 2009 and Finance Director in the Strategic Planning Group Businesses from 2010 to 2012. His tenure at Hallmark Cards spanned nearly two decades.
Consulting Experience at Ernst & Young
Scott Hanson worked as a Senior Management Consultant at Ernst & Young from 1985 to 1989. In this role, he contributed to various consulting projects, leveraging his expertise in finance and management to assist clients in improving their business operations.
Education and Expertise
Scott Hanson earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance from the University of Kansas - Graduate School of Business. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration from the University of Kansas. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in finance and management roles across multiple industries.
Board Involvement and Community Service
Scott Hanson serves as a Finance and Marketing adviser to the Board of Directors of Padre Pio Academy. He has also been actively involved in community service, having served two terms as Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors of Habitat for Humanity. His contributions reflect a commitment to both professional excellence and community engagement.