Profile of Raymond Reed
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Professional Summary
- Years of Experience: 17
- Welcomed to SEMA: 2025
- Education: M.S., Finance, University of Colorado Denver, B.S., dual majors in Accounting and Finance, Metropolitan State College of Denver
- Certifications/Licenses: Certified Public Accountant, State of Colorado
- Primary Personal Charity: Breakthrough T1D (formally Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) - Provides funding for type 1 diabetes research and supports individuals and families impacted by the disease. T1D focused on better treatments, prevention, and ultimately a cure - backing breakthroughs that make life easier for everyone affected by type 1 diabetes.
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Favorite Quote
“Into the forest I go to lose my mind and find my soul.” – John Muir
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Role and Responsibilities
As Corporate Vice President of Finance, Raymond Reed safeguards SEMA's fiscal strength and positions the company for long-term success. He directs financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency across the organization. Reporting directly to Brett Ames, CEO and Corporate/District President for California and the Rocky Mountain Region, Raymond provides the financial stewardship necessary to align SEMA’s resources with its strategic objectives.
Raymond works exclusively with each District President on financial matters and collaborates with every SEMA subsidiary to produce a single, consolidated financial statement. This process ensures district and subsidiary financials are precise, consistent, and fully aligned with corporate goals. These results roll directly up to the CEO, reinforcing strong accountability and a disciplined financial structure.
His responsibilities include general ledger accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, oversight of corporate and third-party audits, and management of all banking relationships. Raymond is also recognized as an expert in financial reporting not only for joint ventures but also for alternative delivery contracts, including CMAR, CM/GC, and Progressive Design-Build. This specialized expertise ensures that complex partnerships and innovative project structures are managed with precision, integrity, and full transparency – directly supporting SEMA’s mission of being the best partner in the industry.
Beyond technical oversight, Raymond provides actionable insights that strengthen decision-making and enhance execution across projects and regions. His leadership bridges district operations with strong financial discipline, reinforcing SEMA’s commitment to accountability, efficiency, and cost control.
Through his role, Raymond advances SEMA’s Mission and Values and fulfills the company’s brand promise – More to Look Forward To – by building lasting value for clients, partners, employees, and communities.
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Personal
Raymond and his family are passionate about the outdoors and make the most of every season, whether close to home or exploring new destinations. They enjoy gathering with friends, cooking meals together, and staying actively involved in their son's many extracurricular pursuits. Raymond and his wife take great pride in supporting their son's interests, cherishing every opportunity to spend quality time together - both on and off the field.
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SEMA Value That Best Describes Raymond
SMART
"I enjoy leveraging technology to improve processes over time. In prior roles I have learned database administration and SQL to make reporting requirements less difficult and time consuming for myself."