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We’ve been there.
Together we, the Option II founders, have more than 20 combined years of expertise in media relations, operational planning and execution, financial oversight and program development. Along the way we became known for a fun, professional style of working together—and a laser-like focus on accomplishing challenging goals.
We’ve answered the tough questions, we’ve made the hard decisions. We also understand the need to balance professionalism and play, company demands and employee needs, the demands of today and your dreams for the future.
Our clients are front-and-center when we work together, but we understand you might also want to know a little bit about us...
Sarah Stuckey, a Certified Public Accountant, worked for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, based in Scottsdale, Ariz., for more than eight years as its Chief Financial Officer. While there, she was also named co-Interim Chief Executive Officer – a role she shared with Option II partner Beverly Damore.
Her duties at the Foundation included oversight of the finance department, as well as the human resources and legal departments. Financial responsibilities included accurate and timely financial reporting, cash flow management, financial forecasting, insurance review, detailed budgeting and supervision and direction of staff. Stuckey also, as interim CEO, was responsible for the oversight of fundraising initiatives, operations and planning programs, as well as working directly with the Board of Trustees to improve communications and increase operational revenue, and in drafting a new organizational vision plan.
Stuckey also served as Controller of I.A. Direct and was promoted to the Controller position of Insight Direct, Inc., the largest subsidiary of Insight Enterprises, Inc. within six months. Prior to working at Insight, she was a senior accountant for KPMG Peat Marwick. Stuckey holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Southern Methodist University.
Beverly Damore worked for the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation for more than eight years. While there, she was named co-Interim Chief Executive Officer – a role she shared with Option II partner Sarah Stuckey – and also served as the organization’s Chief Operating Officer.
Her duties included responsibility for the oversight of fundraising initiatives, operations and planning programs for the organization; public relations and marketing; retail licensing and product development; as well as working directly with the Board of Trustees to improve communications and increase operational revenue, and in drafting a new organizational vision plan.
Damore was also a reporter for the Tribune Newspapers, where she was responsible for covering Scottsdale and Mesa City Halls; growth and development; and urban affairs. She holds a Masters of Mass Communication degree from the Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Loyola Marymount University.
She is active in the community, serving as a member of the St Mary’s Food Bank Board of Directors and as a founding member of the ASU Craig and Barbara Barrett Honors College Dean’s Advisory Board.
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