Phillip Burch.

• Author: Ladd, Scott
• Position: Balance sheet - Interview

Phil Burch has to juggle a little more than most financial executives. In addition to his role as VP and CFO of a regional oil company, he owns and operates a used-bookstore that's managed by one of his sons.

Managing his time and balancing his professional and personal lives can be challenging. But it's a challenge Burch embraces.

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Title: Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Company: Nichols Brothers Inc., a family owned holding company based in Tulsa, Okla., that is involved in oil and gas production, marketing and transportation, information technology and real estate.

Born: Miami, Okla., August 1951

Family: Two sons, three grandchildren, all residing in the Tulsa area.

Education: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma State University, 1973; MBA in Finance from the University of Utah, 1977.

Career Summary: U.S. Air Force officer, Kelly AFB, San Antonio, 1973-77; Industrial Handling Engineers, Houston, Project Engineer, 1977-81; Parker Drilling Company, Tulsa, Treasury Analyst, then Assistant Treasurer and Treasurer, 1981-2000; Key Energy Services Inc., Houston, Vice President and Treasurer, 2000-06; Nichols Brothers Inc., Tulsa, Vice President and CFO, 2006-present

FEI Chapter: Member for four years, current president of the Tulsa Chapter.

Leisure: I run or bike 3-5 times per week and I love golf, although I tear up a lot of fairways. I'm a member of the Tulsa Ski Club (yes, in Tulsa). I'm learning West Coast Swing and looking forward to duck hunting season, which opens soon. What I enjoy most is spending time with family, friends and especially my grandchildren.

Time Management: The term brings to mind Stephen Covey putting rocks, pebbles, sand and water into a glass container, demonstrating his Seven Habits. The point was to focus on the really important things first and everything else falls into place. The reality: I don't have enough time to do everything, so I take care of the big rocks and juggle the rest.

Stress Management: I force myself to maintain a balance of mind...