Paul Killpack is an accomplished Chief Financial Officer with over 25 years of experience in steering financial operations, enhancing business profitability, and leading high-impact financial strategies. Recognized for his meticulous approach and results-driven mindset, Paul has consistently delivered remarkable outcomes across diverse industries, including multi-location restaurant chains, manufacturing, and public-private transitions.
As Chief Financial Officer at Café Zupas (2011–2024), Paul led the financial and accounting infrastructure for a rapidly growing restaurant business. Under his stewardship, the company expanded from nine locations in a single state to 79 locations across eight states, achieving over 1,000% sales growth and significantly improving EBITDA margins. Paul played a pivotal role in obtaining and managing credit facilities, growing the company’s total credit facility from $2 million to $55 million to fund expansion. His leadership in securing private equity investment and overseeing financial audits by Big Four firms for 12 consecutive years underscored his expertise in fostering financial transparency and investor confidence.
Paul’s tenure at Café Zupas also highlighted his operational leadership, as he collaborated closely with executive teams across marketing, operations, IT, and site development to align financial strategies with organizational goals. His hands-on approach enabled the company to scale efficiently, maintaining a lean yet highly effective finance team as the organization navigated rapid growth.
Before Café Zupas, Paul served as Chief Financial Officer at Mity-Lite, Inc. (2007–2011), where he drove profitability through budgeting, costing, and operational studies. He successfully led the company through a major debt restructure and post-sale transition to a private equity environment, while implementing innovative solutions like paperless workflows to enhance efficiency.
Paul’s earlier roles at MITY Enterprises (2002–2007) and Mity-Lite, Inc. (1997–2002) further cemented his reputation as a financial leader. Highlights from this period include directing a public-to-private transaction, guiding MITY as a public company through the implementation of SOX as Chief Financial Officer, finding and integrating acquisitions into financial reporting frameworks, and managing investor relations programs that doubled institutional ownership. His ability to develop and execute financial strategies contributed to the company’s growth from $19 million to $60 million in annual revenue while streamlining finance and accounting operations.
Paul holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution. A Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Financial Manager (CFM), Paul is adept at financial analytics, mergers and acquisitions, budgeting, and forecasting. His technical acumen includes expertise in Excel, Microsoft products, and database reporting systems such as JetReports.
Outside the boardroom, Paul’s dedication to excellence extends to personal challenges, having completed the St. George Ironman and multiple 100-mile trail running races. His blend of strategic vision, operational acumen, and relentless drive positions him as a transformative leader capable of delivering sustainable growth and profitability in dynamic business environments.
Character
Paul Killpack exemplifies integrity, resilience, and a hands-on leadership style, consistently demonstrating his commitment to excellence and accountability in every aspect of his professional and personal life.
Knowledge
With a deep understanding of financial operations, business analytics, and strategic planning, Paul leverages over two decades of expertise to drive profitability, streamline processes, and foster organizational growth.
Strategic
Paul’s visionary approach to financial leadership has enabled businesses to scale efficiently, secure critical investments, and achieve significant market expansion through thoughtful and innovative strategies.
Communication
A skilled communicator and collaborator, Paul builds strong relationships with stakeholders, effectively translates complex financial data into actionable insights, and inspires teams to achieve shared goals.
