Jan Letendre
Equity Partner & CFO
Areas of Expertise:
- Strategic and Financial Planning
- Reporting Enhancement for Improved Decision Making
- Operating Systems Improvement
- Team Development
- Problem Solving
- Technology Implementations
- Cost and Benefit Analysis
- Audit Support
- Non-Profit Accounting
Recent Engagements:
- CMT Coatings, Industrial Paint & Protective Coatings
- NC Outward Bound School, Outdoor Non-Profit, Experiential Education
- Green Opportunities, Sustainable Local Services
Previous Experience:
- Finance Officer, Swain County Schools (Bryson City, NC)
- Owner/Operator, Nantahala Village (Bryson City, NC)
- Treasurer, Nantahala Outdoor Center (Bryson City, NC)
Jan has spent the last 35+ years creating and cultivating productive business relationships across Western North Carolina. Her magnanimous financial and business leadership experience spanning tourism, recreation, and education. Jan’s capabilities within customer-facing markets enable her to move easily between B2B and B2C structures. As a both a small business owner and a C-Suite leader, Jan understands the unique challenges faced by today’s small and mid-sized businesses owners.
"I enjoy partnering with my clients to bring their leadership team to the next level of success and alignment. It's energizing to bring stability, results, and a sense of optimism to leaders often buried under stress."
—Jan Letendre
What People Say About Jan
Client Testimonials
"Jan and the services of Kaplan CFO Solutions are an excellent addition to Carolina Management Team. Within just a few months, Jan fined tuned our financial processes and controls while creating a 5 year pro forma that has helped guide our strategic plan. She is a great leader who has helped position our company for continued growth”
David VanZeeCo-Owner of Carolina Management Team 
“Jan reorganized our finances, structuring it in a way that our reports were clear and easily understood by Management and our Board.”
Scott PuritzReBalance 360 (Wealth Management in Washington D.C.) 
