About Us

Karl Farnsworth, MBA, CPA

President, CEO & Founder

Karl Farnsworth, President & CEO of CFO International, P.C., is a licensed CPA with Lean/Six Sigma certification, who has strong multinational CFO and operational experience in both private and public companies experiencing rapid growth. Before founding CFO International, P. C., Karl was CFO of Amedica Corporation, a company that launched its IPO in February 2014. Before that he was the SVP & Treasurer of Energy Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:ES) also in Salt Lake City, where he managed the corporate risk function, M&A, and cash management in over 20 affiliated companies with their combined debt portfolio of over $1 billion.

Before relocating to Salt Lake City, Karl was CFO in Atlanta for a $0.9 billion business unit, Alcan Products Corporation of the Rio Tinto Group, during which he led a six-year period of multiple, consecutive, record-breaking profit generating years. While serving in that function, Karl also spearheaded a significant cash generation project with Rio Tinto’s $9 billion Engineered Products Group based in Paris, France, that is credited with having generated over $200 million in sustainable working capital improvements. At the same time, he led a $100 million investment project into mainland China for manufacturing and marketing infrastructure to penetrate China’s vast domestic market with high-tech electrical aluminum alloy products.

Early in his career, Karl was appointed CFO within the German publically-traded Rheinmetall Group, for its North American Machinery Division in Enfield, Connecticut, which specialized in world-class engineering and manufacturing of winders, sheeters, coaters, and folding-carton gluers in the paper, film and foil industries. During a 10-year period, Karl led the Division’s financial and strategic functions to all consecutive profitable EBITDA results, record organic growth as well as multiple acquisitions in synergistic industries. The US-based manufacturing footprint more than quadrupled, while keeping the skilled CNC labor force committed and loyal without the penetration of unions.

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Karl holds an Executive MBA degree from The Ohio State University in Finance and Operations Management and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from Brigham Young University. He has served on numerous international Boards as Director and is fluent in German. Karl has participated with Angel, V.C. and Private Equity investors for small to mid-sized businesses’ needs. He has a strong acumen in cash generation, whether through improving working capital, debt management or raising equity. His client list includes but is not limited to the following organizations: Axis Development, LLC., Pharmatech, Inc., AmeriTech College of Healthcare, AmberEnergy North America, Inc., Lighthouse Resources Inc., Amedica Corporation Inc., Culligan International, Sentinel Field Services, LLC, Schuff Steel, Mountain States Steel Company, Thermal Imaging Radar, LLC, Terahertz Device Corporation, Rodmax Oil & Gas, Inc., Bronco Utah Operations, LLC, Précis Professional Beauty, LLC, KB Lumber Company, Segment Media, LLC, Valkyrie Group, Global Stone and Tile Inc., CoCo Joy LLC, Earthspring Organics LLC, FLSmidth, Inc., Unified Benefits, ProdataKey, Wrench AI, Infinity Energy, and Sundance Strategies.


Travis Waller, MBA

Senior Consultant, CFO Services

Mr. Waller is an operationally focused CFO with a broad range of experience, particularly in the lower middle market leading finance and accounting teams through transition periods to the next level of maturity. He served as the CFO for three different private equity backed businesses, taking one through a very successful liquidity event. He also recently worked for a major international consulting firm, primarily providing M&A integration services. Other work experiences include turnaround work as an interim CEO, raising a search fund to identify and acquire a platform business, and serving as a Controller for a machine tool manufacturer in the UK. Mr. Waller holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Accounting from Brigham Young University. He also speaks Korean.

EXPERIENCE

TMW Advisors – Principal   (2020 – Present)

Houston, Texas, United States

KV Power, LLCCFO (2019 – 2020)

Led the finance and accounting team of this former client, a PE-backed, $130 million electrical contractor, through a period of significant growth and change, including year-over-year revenue growth of 60%, a $5 million increase to its $30 million credit facility, and the implementation of a new ERP system. Implemented new processes and procedures for generating financial statements, 13-week cash flow forecast, and credit compliance reporting. Successfully led the Company through its first balance sheet audit. 

Alvarez & Marsal – Director, CFO Services (2017 – 2019)

Provided financial and accounting consulting services to clients on behalf of this international firm renowned for its financial and operational expertise across multiple industries. Assisted future employer, KV Power, LLC, understand and remediate a 50% overstatement of inventory on its opening balance sheet, post-recapitalization by its PE partner. Led the finance and accounting work streams for a client’s $1.8 billion acquisition of a competitor in the midstream gas compression space, as well as for the merger of two PE-backed competitors in the market research and information services industry with combined revenues of $600 million.

TMW Advisors / Great Life Home CareFounder (2015 – 2017)

Launched a part-time CFO practice targeting the lower middle market. Founded a start-up home healthcare agency to serve needs of the growing senior segment of the population.

The Signature Group CFO (2014 – 2015)

Led the creation of financial and accounting systems/processes at this PE-backed consolidator of funeral homes and cemeteries in conjunction with its second major acquisition, which more than doubled sales and expanded the company’s footprint from one to four states. Managed the implementation of new POS software across six new locations in three states based on industry-specific GAAP and state-specific compliance standards. Managed all aspects of working capital, banking relationships, trusting of unearned cash receipts, state compliance reporting, and annual audit and tax preparation.

Tri-Star Protector Service Co. CFO (2011 – 2014)

Led the implementation of new systems and processes during rapid growth of this PE-backed, $30 million oilfield and OCTG supplier. Collaborated with CEO, private equity owners and investment bank to market the business for a successful liquidity event, generating pre-tax IRR in excess of 135%. Oversaw diligence prep, including the successful completion of annual audits and QOE report. Installed new perpetual inventory system; re-organized storage of physical inventory, including the addition of over 60,000 square feet of storage space; and, updated cost accounting procedures and reports. Managed implementation of new CRM system for company’s service revenue stream.

EDUCATION

Harvard Business School (2004)

MBA, General Management

Brigham Young University (1996)

BS, Accounting

 

PRIOR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HeadRoom CorpCEO (2009 – 2011)

BackSaver Acquisition CorpCEO (2006 – 2008)

Waller Capital GroupManaging Principal (2004 – 2006)

Winbro Group Technologies, Ltd.Controller (2000 – 2002)

Arthur Andersen LLPCPA, Audit Senior (1996 – 2000)


Randall A. Plant CPA, MBA CGMA

Senior Consultant - M&A, Divestitures, SEC Reporting, Public Debt Placement, Growth

Randy Plant graduated magna cum laude from the University of Utah with a BA degree in accounting in 1974 and received his MBA degree from Northwestern University in 1975. He has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1976 and received the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation in 2012.

Randy began his career with the international accounting firm of Arthur Andersen & Co. where he was promoted to audit senior and audit manager during his nine years there. He was responsible for the audits of major public and private companies and other entities and consulted on many of their transactions. His industry experience includes manufacturing, the service sector, benefit plans and charities.

From 1985 to 1997, Randy was the Vice President Controller for the Huntsman group of companies which during those years grew from a two location entity with about $150 million in sales to one with over 50 locations and $5 billion in sales (the largest privately held chemical company in the U.S.). This growth was achieved primarily through 15 domestic and international acquisitions. Randy was part of a team which performed due diligence, negotiated financings, and assimilated and consolidated acquired companies. He eventually directed an accounting staff of over 150 professionals worldwide which integrated management and financial reporting involving over 30 subsidiaries. He participated in a successful “road show” to place publicly held debt and is familiar with SEC reporting.

From 1997 to 2003, Randy was the CFO of Flying J Oil & Gas Inc. As the company was preparing for an initial public offering, a sale opportunity developed and Randy’s responsibilities shifted from preparing for an IPO to one of preparing for a sale, which took place in 2003. During those years, Randy coordinated the financial analysis and due diligence of acquisitions and divestitures of many properties.

From 2003 to 2011, Randy was CFO of AlphaGraphics, Inc. a worldwide franchisor of over 270 business centers. In addition to corporate CFO responsibilities including risk management, legal, distribution, and building tenant leasing, Randy advised many of the small business franchise owners with their transactions and growth strategies.

From 2011 to 2017, Randy was Finance Director at BioFire Diagnostics, LLC, where he performed most of the treasury functions for the $165 million revenue medical diagnostic equipment manufacturer. Randy was part of the team which assisted in the 2014 sale of BioFire to BioMerieux S.A. in a $450 million transaction.

Since February 2017, Randy has worked as a consultant providing CFO services to companies with a focus on those looking to a future transaction. His services include overseeing the improvement of financial controls and reporting, selecting tax, audit, payroll and credit services, negotiating financings, strategic consulting and other services typically associated with a Chief Financial Officer.


Jon Black

Senior Consultant, Business Development

Summary:     Jon Black has founded, built, and successfully sold several companies. His former clients include Coca-Cola, RJR Nabisco, RCA, Novell, IXL, Banner Health, St. Jude’s, Duke University, Nu Skin Enterprises, and hundreds of other top-tier companies. Mr. Black has become a sought-after consultant and business development SME, having spoken at industry conventions both nationally and internationally, interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, quoted in Forbes and Entrepreneur magazines, and featured regionally on NBC, ABC, Fox TV and nationally on CNNfn, CNN.com, MSNBC and many other media outlets.

Experience: 

Chief Executive Officer, Mind and Body NaturalsJun 2020 – Present  

Lehi, Utah

Founder, Groviv, LLC, 2014 – 2017

  • Developed, launched, and successfully sold this high-tech farming startup – with over 50 pending patents, to a public company at a final valuation of over $30M.

President and CEO, Terillion, Inc., 2011 – 2014

  • Developed, launched, and patented an online marketing and reviews-based product line that was employed in hundreds of retail businesses nationwide. Although the technology was adopted across several industry segments, this company ultimately failed, giving Jon the greatest learning experience of his career.

President and CEO, checkMD.com, 2008 – 2011

  • Developed, launched, and grew checkMD into a “Top 5” physician directory site that was featured on over 90 media outlets, then followed consumer and market trends that led to a patent-pending reviews-based product line in the healthcare industry.

President and CEO, GetProof, Inc. 2001-2008

  • Bought this existing business, then executed on a business plan that tripled sales and ultimately led to the successful sale of the company to the top player in the space.

Founder and President, GetProof.com, 2000 – 2001

  • Developed a patent-pending business process in the credentialing industry that led to the sale of the business and its associated IP.

Founder and President, NorthStar Direct, 1995-2000

  • Founded this training and consulting company and grew it to a successful acquisition.

Director of Sales, R. I. Webber Company, 1989-1995

  • Drove sales to nearly $20M annually for this small (4 FTE’s) manufacturer’s representative of commodity raw materials. Negotiated and closed contracts with corporate customers and suppliers in China, Mexico, and the United States.

Relevance:    Jon Black can find, strategize, and execute to deliver unseen revenue opportunities to your company. With a successful sales, marketing and business development background, as well as several industry and market innovations, Jon sees things others miss.

Other:           Bi-lingual – fluent in Spanish and English, extensive international business experience, “Enlightened 50” Nominee, American Society for Training and Development, Golden Key National Honor Society, multiple scholarships, Dean’s honor list, all league, two CIF championships, one state championship, Eagle Scout.


Garett Robertson, MBA

Senior Consultant - Global Growth Strategy, International Mergers & Acquisitions

Garett is a two-time finalist for E&Y’s Entrepreneur of the year and seasoned executive with more than a decade of experience as CEO and CFO. He has led client engagements for executives and VC’s across the healthcare, telecoms, machine learning and general contracting industries in the USA, Spain, Australia, Peru and Mexico. He is passionate about understanding and solving the societal problems that come with inequality and, when not busy with his family, spends his free time researching, writing and educating on the subject.
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IE Business School
 – Master of Business Administration (MBA) 
2016 – 2017 
 – Madrid, Spain
  • Finalist in Bain’s case competition
  • 1st place in Business Plan competition
  • #8 Ranked Global MBA by Financial Times
  • #4 Ranked European MBA by Financial Times
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University of Utah – BS 
Degree Biomedical Engineering 
2000 – 2007
  • Activities and Societies: while interned at the Center for Neural Interfacing received a patent for redesigning their micro-electrode insertion device. Also designed and prototyped an imaging system for a robotic phlebotomist using own developed software algorithms
  • Dean’s List, Minor in Chemistry
  • Emphasis in electrophysiology and numerical methods.
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University of Utah
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BS Degree 
Economics
 
2000 – 2007
  • Activities and Societies: Developed stochastic model using a continuous-time markov process based on the notion that the economy is a network of individuals or entities that spend money on each other’s goods or services. There is a probability or rate that each node will spend money with each other node in the system. Nodes could be individuals, businesses, governments or any other entity that trades money in the network. This could then be used to forecast the relative wealth distribution from one node to the next.
  • Dean’s List
  • Emphasis in econometrics, health economics and income inequality.

John Seastrand, MBA

Senior Consultant - Business Development, Commercial Real Estate & Banking

ExperienceSJO Parnters, LLC

Education

Volunteer Experience


Jeffrey D. Canning, CPA/MBA

Senior Consultant, CFO Financial Services

FINANCE EXECUTIVE

A goal-driven and meticulous financial executive possessing the natural business acumen for financial leadership that enhances productivity and drives sustained organizational performance using performance management practices in the areas of analysis, budgeting and forecasting, financial statement preparation, internal controls, operations, reporting, administration and risk management. Strong communication and organization skills to deliver management support in day-to-day activities as well as long term goals. Strong expertise in innovative problem-solving skills, solving complex situations as a team-player in a fast-paced environment. Highly proficient in technology with ability to build and maintain relationships though personable interfacing. Instrumental in streamlining and improving processes, enhancing productivity, and implementing industry and non-industry solutions. Analytical goal-oriented personality and strong work ethic, with innate ability to communicate financial information to others who do not have a financial background. Conversant in Mandarin Chinese.

Areas of Expertise

Strategic & Tactical Planning ● US GAAP ● Negotiations & Acquisitions

Cash Management ● Human Resources ● Tax & Regulatory Compliance ● Market Trends

Information Systems & Technology ● Outsourcing & Off-Shoring ● Corporate Controllership Organizational Roadmaps ● Budgeting & Forecasting ● Cultural Sensitivity Competitive Analysis

Risk-Management ● Financial Analysis

International Financing Reporting Standards ● Foreign Currency

Professional Experience 

CADENCE INNOVATIONS GROUP, INC., South Jordan, Utah 

Chief Financial Office  (2018 – Present)

PSD INTERNATIONAL, LLC, Lindon, UT

Vice President of Finance/Chief Financial Officer (2016-2017)

  • Executive financial management for all aspects of daily accounting, budgeting, forecasting, planning and analysis, taxes, cash management and human resources.
  • Financial and accounting department setup and development. Beginning with software implementation, chart of accounts development, policies and procedures and employee development.
  • Management of debt service, private, and lending institutions.
  • Manage month-end, quarter-end and annual financial close and reporting process.
  • Introduction, establish, train finance employees for new segregation of duties, related to internal controls and risk mitigation.
  • Analyze finance and operational data, in comparison with forecast, budget to identify areas of improvement, concern and successes.

UNIVERSAL BUSINESS INSURANCE, INC., Salt Lake City, UT

Chief Financial Officer (2008 – 2016)

  • Essential member of executive management tasked with recessionary turnaround planning and processes. Working with the CEO to develop and implement strategic plans for reestablishing profitability as well as financial and operational stability.
  • Developed process for job-costing and profit-tracking by job function, department, and location, transforming loss through cost reduction of $1M+ and increasing revenue by $1M+ within 16 months for head office location.
  • Created employee development and training program for organic growth and retention of talent.
  • Key conversion of paper and labor-intensive processes to 50% paperless, electronic processes.
  • Introduced strategic changes with increased focus and accountability at multiple locations, improving internal audit results.
  • Improved cash positioning by 33% with an annual savings through negotiations with banks, note holders and equity investors.
  • Critical negotiations of employee benefit coverage with reduction of annual commitments by $150K, while improving coverage.
  • Identified and focused on key drivers by refining strategic planning and forecasting models, resulting in 15% improvement of cash and increasing ROI by 17%.
  • Lead internal risk-management team through discovery, analysis, and implementation phases, reducing cost through developing owner transfer and continuity plan.
  • Lead acquisition and negotiations that closed 4 deals in 5 years, increasing revenue by 25%.

TELEPERFORMANCE USA, INC., Salt Lake City, UT

Controller (2005 – 2007); Corporate Controller (2007 – 2008)

  • Improved, simplified project and location costing and profit tracking metrics for domestic and international-based accounting and finance personnel in 6 countries.
  • Working with the CEO and CFO on all mergers and acquisitions. Increased focus and accountability through negotiation, analysis, proposal, and integration planning, increasing company revenue from $250M to $750M in 24 months.
  • Identified and implemented techniques that reduced closing processes and improved forecasting and budgeting models for all domestic and international locations, contributing to 15% reduction in reporting time.
  • Deployed strategic reporting plans with subsidiaries, reducing overall costs by $250K annually.
  • Developed renewable debit cards program for 3K+ non-direct deposit payroll employees through collaboration with banking institutions.
  • Created dashboard for the CFO, and CEO for daily change in foreign currency rates, which translated into cash management decisions, generating positive returns of holding or moving cash.

AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICE, Sandy, UT

Divisional Controller (2003 – 2004); Regional Controller (2004 – 2005)

  • Successful implementation and result of SAS 70 Type 2 audit.
  • Successful implementation of Sarbanes and Oxley requirements.
  • Transformed cost center into a revenue contribution center, and launched new sites in Ghana, Mexico, and Kentucky.
  • Improved contract modeling and forecasting tools to win contacts with Tyson Foods, Honeywell International, universal-NBC, Office Depot, and General Electric.
  • Drove all contract and pricing negotiations by integrating foreign and domestic operational financial statements to the base US dollar statements for reporting to investors and markets.
  • Reduction of Month-End, Quarter-End and Year-End reporting from 6 days to 4 days through the development of standardized reporting forms and processes.

MORRIS, DREDGE, AND COMPANY CPAs, Salt Lake City, UT

Department Manager (1997 – 2003)

  • Reshaped client relations through implementing new review process of client financial statements.
  • Redesigned process to reduce the time required to prepare, review, etc client financial statements through the use of staff training, strategic planning and use of technology.
  • Key consultant for operational processes and profit improvements through software packages.
  • Consulted with multiple clients to create strategies to improve cash flow, reduction of taxes, improve banking and finance relationships, and strength financial positions.

Education

Master of Business Administration, Financial Management, University of Utah
Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of Utah
Certified Public Accountant, State of Utah


Al VanLeeuwen, MAcc, CPA

Senior Consultant – Acquisitions, Divestitures, IoT, SaaS, Manufacturing Operations, Financing, Strategy

Al VanLeeuwen graduated Cum Laude with a masters degree in accountancy from Brigham Young University in 1982 and has been a CPA since 1983. He began his career with Deloitte & Touche where he worked for nine years and served clients not only as an audit assurance senior manager but also as a member of the data processing assurance team. He was responsible for the audits of major private companies in the manufacturing and financial services industries.

Al then joined Huntsman Packaging Corporation as the Vice President/Controller and in that position was the chief accounting officer. During his tenure the company made over seven acquisitions and grew sales from $0 in 1992 to over $400 million five years later when the company was sold. Al coordinated the financial reporting, cash flow, logistics and information technology needs of packaging operations in the United States, Canada, England, Germany and Australia.

Al joined Great Basin Companies in 1998 as the Chief Financial Officer. Great Basin Companies owned and operated 11 truck dealerships throughout the US and during his two years sales grew 15% per year to $370 million. He restructured the company organization in a tax free exchange. He also negotiated the debt to allow for one acquisition and implemented a multi-state tax strategy.

In 2000 Al became the Chief Financial Officer of Bear Creek Foods. Bear Creek Foods managed three companies producing branded food products being sold into national retail grocery and big box stores and into the food service industry. He refinanced all senior debt, streamlined the cash management system, made one acquisition, and sold a subsidiary at a very favorable multiple. The company was sold to a strategic investor in 2005.

Al then joined Dynamic Confections as the Chief Financial Officer in 2005. Dynamic Confections produced candy in the United States, China and Canada with sales in excess of $100 million. He assisted with the corporate restructuring and sale of two subsidiaries, the acquisition of one subsidiary, together with negotiating debt for the ongoing company. With manufacturing operations in different countries, Al formulated the transfer pricing policies needed for effective product distribution.

In 2008 Al became the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations for QSI Electronics (later Beijer Electronics USA). This entity engineered, manufactured and sold rugged HMI products around the world. He implemented SalesForce CRM together with the ERP system to increase on-time delivery above 99%. Using lean manufacturing he increased production velocity resulting in a 30% increase in sales per production employee. Al was the lead finance person in the sale of the entity to a strategic buyer which included a successful two year earn out based on improvements in sales and operations. He integrated engineering, operations and financial reporting with the new European parent.

Al became the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Operations for Grant Victor in 2013. Grant Victor owned three subsidiaries focused on processing and serving the ATM industry. He created the strategy to sell one IoT subsidiary (OptConnect Management). He continued with OptConnect in the same capacity. Al implemented pricing strategies allowing the sales team to penetrate six additional markets while managing the supply chain to ensure same day delivery. During the two years following the company sale the number of IoT connections doubled to over 150,000 managed lines. These connections required monthly recurring revenue to be billed to 3,000 customers.


BJ Mendenhall, CFO, CPA

Senior Consultant - M&A, Raising Capital, Systems & Procedures

Consulting Chief Financial Officer – M&A, Raising Capital, Systems & Procedures, repairing your financial reporting to become an effective tool for management and investors —- Investor Relations, SEC Reporting, Growth

BJ Mendenhall graduated from Brigham Young University’s School of Accountancy in 1983 and is a Utah Licensed Certified Public Accountant.  BJ has executive experience in both public and private companies.

Chief Financial Officer of Public Companies:

Cleanroom manufacturing & construction — Daw Technologies – NASDAQ

Medical device manufacturing & development – Computer Thermalized Imaging — COIB

Rollup of carpet cleaning companies – Ventrui Technologies Inc. — OTC

Chief Financial Officer of Privately / Venture Capital owned Companies:

Broadcast industry – Bonneville Satellite / Simmons Satellite / France Telecom– $125 m

Travel corporate, leisure & incentive – Morris Murdock Travel — $120 million

Retail, Restaurant, Event, and Property management – Gardner Village $12 million

Digital Signage & internal communications – Keystone Enterprise Services $12 million

Consulting Chief Financial Officer of Privately / Venture Capital owned Companies:

Medical device – Scientia Vascular

Security technology – Prodata Key

Door to door security & solar sales – Mint

Jewelry manufacturing – Lashbrook

Manufacturing & retail outlets – IntelliBed

Video monitoring & Security – Live View Technologies

Other accounting experience:

Network Marketing — Nature Sunshine

Franchise – Magic Tan


Ted E. Lloyd, MBA

Senior Consultant - Software, Retail & Acquisitions

 

Experience

SENIOR CONSULTANT

Shaw Systems, Houston TX, Richmond VA 2016 – Present

Shaw Systems develops loan software for North American banks and financial institutions, providing software for seven out of the ten largest US banks.  Working with the client’s top management, analyze and strategize complete replacement of current financial software including improvement of most business processes and controls to state of the art.

VICE PRESIDENT

Zions Bancorp, Salt Lake City, UT 2008 – 2016

Department Systems Manager of all troubled loans for the six banks (Amegy Bank of Texas, Vectra Bank of Colorado, National Bank of Arizona, Zions First National Bank, Nevada State Bank, California Bank and Trust) in the Bancorp.

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER\PUBLISHER

Connection Publishing, Inc. (Novell Connection Magazine), Provo, UT 1992-2008

Monthly magazine targeted to computer networking professionals world-wide with over 170,000 subscribers.

  • Responsible for all business aspects of the publication.
  • Directed day-to-day operations including advertising force management, contract negotiations, marketing promotions, circulation management, printer contracts, web site, company computer networks and legal engagements.
  • Managed all financial and accounting functions including treasury, stock issues, cash management, accounting personnel, CPA engagements, and banking relationships.

DIRECTOR\PUBLISHER

Novell, Inc., Provo UT 1992-1998; Computer networking company

Director of End-User Services; Publisher of NetWare Connection Magazine

  • Directed end-user technical support programs and marketing and to IT professionals world‑wide who administered Novell networks within their companies. Traveled extensively throughout the world.
  • Responsible for large technical conferences and events world-wide.
  • Published monthly publication of “NetWare Connection” magazine. (See description above.)

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

MiniWorld Inc., Provo, UT 1990-1992; Manufacture/retail of children’s clothing

  • Direct responsibility for management of financial and information technology areas of MiniWorld, including cash management, accounting personnel, CPA engagements, contracts, and IT services.

 

VICE PRESIDENT OF ACQUISITIONS & DEVELOPMENT

Extra Space Development Inc., Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL  1985-1990

  • Project management responsibility for the acquisition and development of large mini-storage facilities as well as other commercial estate developments such as hotels and breeder warehouses.
  • Managed all aspects of negotiations for corporate real estate loan needs.Negotiations included over $20,000,000.00 in commercial real estate loans.

 

SENIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST; SYSTEMS AND DATA PROCESSING

American Express Company, N.Y.C., Salt Lake City  1981‑85

  • Responsible for financial analysis and budgeting of Systems and Data Processing department which had a budget of over $25,000,000.
  • Project initiation for developing performance and cost reports for all operations areas of Travelers Cheque, including the development of performance standards and unit costs of all components.
  • Initiated or reviewed all projects having to do with personal computers and coordinated user‑community efforts throughout Travelers Cheque Headquarters. Projects include the computerization of the Headquarter budgeting system of over $50 million, designing and implementing a database to track the in-house and external training for over 1,500 employees.

Education

MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah  1981

  • Member; Beta Gamma Sigma, Honorary Society of Business Management
  • Dean’s List (Top 5% of Graduate School of Business).

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Brigham Young University, 1978

Major:  Accounting  Composite Minor:  Economics and Business Management

Additional

SKI INSTRUCTOR:                                           Sundance; Snowbird Utah.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE:                        Scholarships and Awards Faculty Committee, B.Y.U.

 


Aud H Milne, MBA, CPA

Senior Consultant - Tax and Financial Reporting

Aud is an experienced Certified Public Accountant who has worked in the industry since 1995. She specializes in consulting and write-up work for small- to medium-sized businesses and tax preparation services for S corporations, partnerships, and individuals. Aud earned an associate degree from Bedriftsøkonomisk Institutt or the Norwegian School of Management in 1989. She then graduated cum laude from the University of Utah in 1993. She received her MBA degree from Brigham Young University in 1995.

EXPERIENCE

CPA/ Tax Preparer, Barber Tax Service, Draper, Utah, January 2015 – present

  • Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership, non-profit , and payroll tax returns
  • Communicate tax savings strategies with clients
  • Prepare financial statements for clients using Quickbooks and provide clients with Quickbooks assistance
  • Communicate with the IRS on behalf of clients
  • Write articles of incorporation to form new limited liability companies with the State and file S Corporation status election forms with the IRS

Senior Accountant, Haynie & Company, CPAS, Salt Lake City, Utah, June  1995 – July 2001 and tax season 2002 and 2010

  • Prepared individual, corporate, partnership and not-for-profit tax returns
  • Audited clients, prepared work papers, and wrote audit reports
  • Trained staff in audit field work
  • Conducted payroll audits for health and welfare plans
  • Prepared review and compilation reports
  • Performed agreed-upon procedures and prepared reports for clients
  • Provided consulting and write-up work for clients
  • Communicated with the IRS on behalf of clients
  • Taught in-house continuing education classes

Shipbroker’s Assistant, F.H. Lorentzen and Sons, Oslo, Norway, June 1989 – August 1990 and Summer 1991

  • Compiled and wrote daily market report, conducted research on monthly average tanker charter rates, and wrote charter party contracts

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Treasurer and Board Member, International Peace Gardens Norway Section, Salt Lake City, Utah, May 2011 – present

  • Prepared financial statements and Form 990
  • Wrote Articles of Incorporation and filed all applications with federal, state, and local authorities for income tax and sales tax exempt status

Tax Preparer, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, Salt Lake City, Utah, February 2014 – April 2014

Cub Den Leader and Merit Badge Counselor, Boy Scouts of America, February 2008 – December 2019

SKILLS

Good knowledge of Lacerte Tax, Ultra Tax, and Drake Tax Software, Quickbooks, Microsoft Word and Excel

Fluent in English and Norwegian

Good knowledge of Swedish and Danish

LICENSES

Certified Public Accountant licensed in the State of Utah since 1996

MEMBERSHIPS

Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

EDUCATION

Brigham Young University – Marriott School of Management, Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) – 1995, Provo, Utah

University of Utah – David Eccles School of Business, Bachelor of Arts Degree (B.A.) – Accounting, 3.8 GPA, Cum Laude – 1993, Salt Lake City, Utah


Yan Purba

CEO, CTO, CIO Advisor and Entrepreneur

Yan began his career in life sciences and medical device manufacturing with Edwards Lifesciences.  Establishing and improving regulated systems for global design, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain across 10+ countries was achieved by Yan and team within his 13 year tenure.  He quickly advanced the Information Technology leadership ranks becoming a director before the age of 28 holding leadership positions in network data center infrastructure, cyber security, business intelligence, software engineering, financial, supply chain and quality systems.  Yan helped launch several centers of excellence operations to produce transcatheter heart valves, critical care electronics monitoring equipment and cannulae manufacturing helping Edwards grow from $700mm to over $1.5B.  Yan then continued his pursuit of “helping to save lives with technology” joining SelectHealth, a not-for-profit insurance payer within the Intermountain Healthcare system.  At Intermountain Healthcare/SelectHealth Yan led the technology architecture, business analysis, quality and software engineering integrations with the Affordable Care Act healthcare.gov platform, Yan helped orchestrate payer and provider systems Agile software development lifecycle transformations enabling efficient technology development.  Yan was then recruited to be the Chief Information Officer of Utah’s largest conglomerate group of companies leading technology development and cyber security risk management for an NBA sports team, 65 auto dealerships, financial and insurance companies along with 60+ other businesses within the Miller group of companies.  After a short period as head of platform-as-a-service at Pluralsight, one of Utah’s unicorn status companies, Yan ventured onto the entrepreneurial world.  Co-founding several small startups in the new Utah industrial hemp sector, Yan helped launch several cannabidiol health supplement brands under Healthy Hive and improved the supply chain from farming to retail including agriculture automations. Yan maintains his technology cost saving consulting and sourcing business. Yan has also helped develop a business process outsourcing (BPO) in Indonesia staff augmentation business that has created high-tech opportunities in a third world country.  Currently the staff BPO and staffing business is employing 80+ technical worker team members in cad design, cgi animation, contracts processing, customer service, electrical, mechanical and software engineering practices.  In less than 2 years, EternaIndonesia.com is on pace to be one of the fastest growing small businesses process outsourcing companies in the country.

Yan is currently an advisor to Infinity Energy (former CEO), a renewable energy and battery energy storage engineering procurement and construction company based in the Sacramento, California suburb of Rocklin.  Yan had led the team to grow revenue over 200% since joining in 2020, initially as CTO.  As the CEO Yan helped the team endure the challenging COVID-19 pandemic era of supply chain disruptions, shutdowns and unprecedented inflation.  Continuing to improve not only top line revenue growth during a global pandemic but simultaneously improving bottom line efficiencies was one of Yan’s greatest business challenges and accomplishments as a leader.  Leveraging his analytics and business intelligence acumen, focusing on key metrics and measuring everything helps find inefficiencies and waste, down to the hour or penny.  As CEO and always having a CTO aptitude, Yan has sought to find the next generation (made in the USA) sustainable energy technology since photovoltaic solar and battery supply chain disruptions have proven to be longer term problematic.  Finding the next best sustainable energy technology to help preserve the earth and meet the growing electricity needs with increases in electrification of transportation and computing technology needs is now Yan’s personal mission, vision and purpose.

Yan is currently a partner in several entities that has invested in magnetic sustainable energy technology development as well as water management technology.  Several promising magnetic technology innovations are making it through the patent and commercialization efforts that Yan has been involved in.  Academic and scientific validations are being led by Yan to ensure the publication and adoption of potential break-through scientific discoveries helping inventors bring the new sustainable energy technology to mass market adoption in record time.  In addition, Yan has partnered up with several carbon graphene scientists and global manufacturing entities to accelerate the release and manufacturing of American made super capacitor batteries.  Yan is passionate about bringing to pass an “abundance of energy” very similar to how “mobile cellular broadband internet” transformed how humans share information and modernize life.  Yan is helping to realize a future where every home and business can produce more than enough electricity for their own consumption and become self reliant.

 Yan is available as a consultant, advisor or virtual executive (fractional CEO, CTO, CIO).


Tony Rehmer

Senior Consultant & Advisor - Information Technology & Strategy

Tony is a highly experienced and accomplished technologist with over 40 years of success leading and managing information technology. He has a proven track record of aligning IT strategy with business goals, driving innovation and delivering results.

In his current position as SVP of Information Technology at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, Tony is a member of the Senior Leadership team and is responsible for all aspects of IT.  Tony is a key contributory in organizational strategy, yearly planning and regularly mentors his staff and staff outside of his departments.

Tony started in computer operations in 1982 before moving into a programmer role.  After developing software for a decade, he entered the management ranks and quickly excelled.  As his management skills developed, he acquired a large breadth of management, which today includes 10 departments.  Tony has experience managing Cyber Security, Network Administration, Help Desk, Software Development, Data Operations, UI/UX, Salesforce, Dev/Ops, PMO and Quality Assurance.

Tony is passionate about continual improvement in organizations and using data and technology to help raise funds to saves kids’ lives.  He is also a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

In his spare time Tony likes to play bridge, golf, swim, ski, spend time with his family and volunteer helping his church and the homeless community.


Paul C. McDonnel, MAcc, CEO, CFO, COO

Senior Consultant, C-Suite Functions

Summary

Financial and operations officer experienced in leading and motivating teams in rapidly changing public and private business environments.  Developed a reputation of high performance, technical expertise, curiosity, mentorship, integrity and accuracy in financial reporting, operational analysis, guidance and sales and marketing in multiple organizations.  A team player, instrumental in the successful turnaround or sale of five companies.  Negotiated the acquisition, financing and integration of several competitors in various industries.

Skills and Abilities

Over the past 40 years has served in a variety of functional accounting, operating and executive roles in privately owned, private-equity owned and publicly owned companies.  Participated in several acquisitions, integrations, dispositions, troubled debt restructuring, turnarounds and capital raises.  Skills include:

Financial Accounting System Design and Operational Reporting

Simplifying Production and Analysis – Process, Discrete and Modular Systems

Debottlenecking and Root Cause Analysis Procedures

Designing Incentive Compensation, Gainsharing and Key Performance Indicators

Forecasting, Budgeting and Flexible Performance and Revenue Analysis

Mergers, Acquisitions and Post-Transaction Integration Procedures

Evaluating and Reporting Right of Use Asset Finance and Operating Leases

Price, Volume and Absorption Variance Reporting

Preparing SEC Reports – 10K, 10Q, 8K, Proxy and Form 4

Professional & Industry Experience

Interim CFO, Treasurer and SVP of SEC reporting for Sunworks, Inc. a multi-state solar power engineering, procurement and construction company (NASDAQ: SUNW).

President and CFO for Vulcan Precision Linings an industrial services company focusing on shop and field services for rubber lining, molding and protective coating for the mining and chemical manufacturing industries.

COO for Franklin Covey Products, LLC, a multi-channel consumer products company.

CFO and Corporate Controller for Arrowhead Research Corp. (NASDAQ: ARWR), a nano-technology and drug development company, now known as Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals.

CEO for Quality Imaging Products, LLC, a toner and inkjet cartridge remanufacturer for office supply and office equipment service companies.

CFO for Instashred LLC and Senior Manager-Operations for Recall Secure Destruction Services, a nationwide provider of document shredding and recycling services throughout North America.

COO and VP of Operations for Reid Plastics, Inc. an international manufacturer of blow-molded water, dairy, and industrial containers, valves and filling equipment.

CFO for Reid Plastics, Inc. an international plastic container industry consolidator that financed the acquisition of several competitors through both debt and equity.

Vice President of Finance for Trojan Enterprises a California-based commercial real estate developer for an enclosed shopping mall, hotel and industrial parks.  Operations also included restaurants, retail stores, a commercial landscaping company, and property management company.

Senior Auditor in the Small Business Division of the Los Angeles office of Arthur Andersen & Co. Clients included public and private companies ranging in size from start-up to $500 million in revenue including manufacturers, printers, software developers, wholesalers, distributors and real estate developers.

Education & Certifications

Master of Arts – Management Accounting and Bachelor of Science – Accounting from Brigham Young University with a Composite Business Minor. Certified Public Accountant – California.

Community Activities

Past President & Governing Board Member, Duarte Unified School District

Past Treasurer & Coach– Glendora Youth Soccer Association


Corey Holm, MBA

Senior Consultant - Healthcare Services

Summary

Skilled healthcare finance executive with 25+ years experience in hospital and healthcare supply chain finance. My skills include: hospital financial management, healthcare supply chain, recruit and train staff, relationship building, Microsoft Office programs including Excel, financial reporting

Experience

CFO Consultant

Tradewind Financial Dec 2016 – Present

St George, Utah
– Provide part time CFO/Controller services to smaller businesses.
– Assist with financial analysis, financial reporting,
– Key Performance Indicator reporting, general ledger accounting, budgeting and cost modeling.

Chief Financial Officer

Parallon Salt Lake City Supply Chain Services

 –  (11 years 6 months)Kaysville, Utah

– Managed over $1B in annual accounts payable spend for 19 hospitals
– Consolidated accounts payable function for 19 hospitals to the Supply Chain center
– Managed supply revenue to ensure proper coding and improve revenue capture
– Analyzed annual supply expense spend of $650M and develop action plans with hospital teams to mitigate unfavorable spend variances
– Administered American Express purchasing card program
– Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
– Created annual budget and monitor budget variances monthly working with directors to mitigate unfavorable budget variances
– Reported monthly Key Performance Indicators and develop action plans to mitigate unfavorable variances
– Ensured compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Key controls

Chief Financial Officer

HCA/Las Vegas Patient Account Services

 –  (1 year 9 months)Las Vegas, Nevada Area

– Modeled insurance payments and ensure compliance with contract terms producing an additional $3M in monthly cash inflow
– Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
– Created annual budget and monitor budget variances monthly working with Directors and managers to mitigate unfavorable budget variances
– Reported monthly Key Performance Indicators and develop action plans to mitigate unfavorable variances
– Ensured compliance with Sarbanes Oxley Key controls

Controller

St. Mark’s Hospital

 –  (5 years 6 months)Salt Lake City, Utah

– Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
– Created annual budget working with department directors and managers
– Monitored budget variances monthly working with department directors and managers to mitigate unfavorable budget variances
– Recruited, hired and trained professional accounting staff
– Prepared annual Medicare cost report work papers
– Prepared annual tax work papers
– Implemented “Plus” productivity system to manage staffing

Chief Financial Officer

Valley Hospital

 –  (1 year 10 months)Palmer, Alaska

– Compiled financial reports pertaining to cash receipts, expenditures and profit and loss to present to the board of directors
– Implemented Remark budget software to create meaningful annual budgets
– Performed a comprehensive review of the charge master to ensure proper reimbursement
– Assisted in negotiation of bargaining unit contract with the union

Controller

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

 –  (6 years 2 months)Idaho Falls, Idaho

– Performed complex general accounting functions, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis and balance sheet reconciliations
– Created annual budget and monitor budget variances monthly working with Directors to mitigate unfavorable budget variances
– Maintained fixed asset ledger and calculate and record monthly depreciation expense
– Recruited, hired and trained professional accounting staff
– Prepared annual medicare cost report work papers
– Prepared annual tax work paper set

Skills

Languages

English – Native or bilingual proficiency
Spanish – Professional working proficiency

Education

Thunderbird School of Global Management

MBA, International Finance

Utah State University

Bachelor’s degree, Accounting

Ricks College

Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General

Volunteer Experience & Causes

Employer advisory board member

Davis Applied Technology College

 – Present (11 years 7 months)

Review curriculum for business courses and make suggestions on ways to improve so that students are better prepared for the work force.

Merit badge counselor

Boy Scouts of America

 – Present (13 years 4 months)

I am a counselor for the Personal Management and Personal Fitness merit badges. These merit badges teach boy scouts about handling money and keeping their bodies healthy.


Dean J. Lore, MBA

Senior Consultant - Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis, M&A and Deal Modeling

Dean Lore is a highly analytical and creative senior executive with 20+ years of progressive Finance and Accounting leadership experience directing critical financial and operational initiatives and providing consultation to executive management. As a strategic thinker and resourceful problem solver, he possesses an innate ability to format data insights conveying a story that appeals to all audience types bringing consensus, vision, and data-driven analysis to current and future business needs.

In 2018, Mr. Lore was named Sr. Vice President of Finance for the Global Center for Investment Fund Studies developing FP&A & Strategy for the research based advisory firm focused on Private Equity, Venture Capital & Hedge fund analysis, advising government & private entities.

Previously, Mr. Lore served as VP Finance & Analytics for Academy Mortgage directing Data and Financial Analysts managing business intelligence and financial planning and analysis. He developed and established their Financial Planning and Analysis program and contributed to improving regional profitability 12% year-over-year despite costly acquisitions, rate growth, and challenging market inventory.

Mr. Lore directed the Finance operations for the $750M Western division of BMC Stock Holdings. He managed acquisitions, business case development, and strategic planning. Mr. Lore also supported the facilitation of a $3B merger between BMC and Stock increasing profitability 15% year-over-year from 2013 to 2017.

From 2010 to 2013, Mr. Lore served as Director of Finance within Microsoft’s Rotation Program managing 40 Analysts and 15 Interns facilitating all job rotations and job placements. He successfully restructured the Rotation program with rigorous training curriculum increasing Analyst performance ramping up new roles at Microsoft and advancing careers 3x faster than peers. Mr. Lore also planned, conducted, and facilitated their leadership development training to build a bench of future leaders from a pool of outstanding students from top business programs.

Mr. Lore started his career at Microsoft as Online Services Acquisitions Finance Manager executing M&A and deal modeling encompassing Colloquis, GTECKO, ScreenTonic, AdECN, aQuantive, and Massive. He progressed to Senior Finance Manager of Online Services Finance and Strategy championing financial strategy review, planning, and targeting. Prior to his role as Director of Finance, Mr. Lore served as Group Finance Manager designing, developing, and implementing financial models and reporting for Microsoft enterprise products and services.

While launching his career, Mr. Lore served as Field Marketing Consultant for Hewlett-Packard, Senior Financial Analyst for Intel, and International Business Analysis Manager for Ancestry.com. He was educated at the Thunderbird School of Global Management and holds a Master of International Management and Master of Business Administration from Weber State University in addition to a Bachelor of Art in International Business from Brigham Young University. He serves as a Board Member and Volunteer for Kipper Foundation and Board Member and Co-founder of Stowaway Global.


Fred Woolf, MBA

Senior Consultant - Derivatives, Risk & Compliance

Salt Lake City Metro Area

Experience

August 2016 – Present (7 months) Provo, Utah

All aspects of Derivatives Operations including negotiating ISDA Masters.

Contractor/Consultant

MUFG Union Bank, N.A. and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd.

May 2013 – August 2016 (3 years 4 months)Atlanta, Georgia and Provo, Utah

Derivatives Operations – Negotiated ISDA Master Agreements and MSFTAs at MUFG Union Bank, N.A. and The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. Uploaded ISDA Master Agreement terms into document management system. Contributed to Dodd Frank implementations, controls, and procedures.

Director, Derivative Operations

SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc.

June 1996 – April 2013 (16 years 11 months)Atlanta, Georgia

Manager of Derivatives Operations including Interest Rate, Equity, Currency, Credit and Commodity Derivatives. Director and subject matter expert for Trade Capture and Support, Confirmations, Master Agreements, Collateral, P/L and MTM Reporting/Statements, Settlements, Futures, Tax and Regulatory/Dodd Frank Reporting including Reporting, Clearing, Documentation and Reconciliations, Audit, Compliance, Operational Risk and SOX Controls. Key contributor for straight processing special projects and Derivatives system conversions.

Vice President, Derivative Operations

Standard Chartered Bank

June 1993 – June 1996 (3 years 1 month)Los Angeles, California

Manager of Derivatives Operations.

Vice President, Derivative Operations

First Interstate Bank

June 1986 – June 1993 (7 years 1 month)Los Angeles, California

Manager of Derivatives Operations and trade support analyst.

Managment experience in Derivative Operations. Formerly licensed with Series 3, 7, and 63.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fred-woolf-52898b4

 

Education

Brigham Young University

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Accounting and Finance


Ben Coppin

Consultant - Accounting, Bookkeeping, Administration

Mr. Coppin, Co-Founder and CEO of Alta Bookkeeping, has experience working with start-ups with an emphasis on Accounting/Bookkeeping. He has worked with over 10 companies since graduating from the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University with a B.A. in Accounting in early 2020. He also speaks Spanish.

EXPERIENCE

ALTA BOOKEEPING: (2021-Present)

Partnered with a Venture Capital fund to provide monthly financial and accounting services for their portfolio companies. Created custom dashboards to highlight budgets, performance, and other key metrics. Led multi-year cleanup projects, created accounting processes for companies, and supervised employees to ensure timely/accurate reporting.

Wasatch Property Management: (2017-2021)

Managed General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Journal Entries, Month End processes and other accounting roles for over 1800 apartment units throughout Washington, California, and Arizona. Provided monthly variance analysis findings to management and worked alongside property managers day to day and ensured timely and accurate reporting every month.

In his free time he enjoys training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, cheering on Real Salt Lake, and smoking ribs on his Traeger.


Lantz C. Allen, MBA

Senior Consultant - Energy, SaaS, technology, manufacturing, and service sector corporations

FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

A dynamic executive with over 25 years of experience in operations, finance, supply chain, banking relationships, strategic planning, sales/marketing and human capital development in a wide variety of industries.  Collaboration on company policy development, internal controls, and treasury management. In-depth oversight and management of P&L in start-up, growth and mature organizations.  Track record of establishing a solid, working relationships and a financial link with development, engineering, sales, marketing operations departments driving improvements in growth revenues, cost containment, market share, and operational efficiencies resulting in enhanced returns on invested capital.

eFilecabinet, Inc.                                                                          Lehi, Utah   1/18 – PRESENT

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

  • Management of daily order processing and financial operational team in high paced environment of SaaS.
  • Development of financial model and reporting package for stakeholders and internal management of business.
  • Led preparation of data packages for investors resulting in $13.0MM in Series C funding.
  • Worked directly with local and regional financial institutions on SBA PPP loan application securing $680K in funds.
  • Managed insurance, tax preparation, retirement plan, external audit and benefit management relationships.
  • Worked closely with Executive Team and individual departments to get organization to a cashflow positive position.
  • Partnered in strategies around customer acquisition costs, new account growth, retention and churn rates.

Bart’s Electric Inc.                                                          Kansas City, Missouri  11/09 – 01/18

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & DIRECTOR OF UTAH OPERATIONS

  • Negotiated with banking relationship new operating line of credit of $4.5MM and an additional capital acquisition line.
  • Led initiative to secure additional revolving $3MM credit facility to support focused growth in government contracting.
  • Developed and implemented spending and cost control measures netting first year savings of over $1.0MM
  • Management of insurance, surety, tax, 401k plan and external audit relationships and engagements.
  • Direct responsibility of corporate aircraft operations including flight reporting requirement for IRS book and tax calculations.
  • Financial management of multiple other business ventures in farming, real estate, development and retail operations.

 

Dresser, Inc. – Pressure Regulation Group             Salt Lake City, Utah  3/04 – 11/09

GENERAL  MANAGER (PREVIOUSLY DIVISION CONTROLLER)

  • Formulated human capital plan in conjunction with growth initiatives for global expansion and product line diversification.
  • Implemented modernization of ERP business system and developed procedural guidelines for increased data integrity and solid financial reporting.
  • Designed weekly and monthly pulse dashboard reports and streamlined month end close process improving business visibility and reducing close cycle time.
  • Developed and executed five-year strategic plan driving a sales CAGR of 12%
  • Oversight of export compliance and ITAR controlled product-reporting programs for products sold into the international aerospace and maritime industries.

cache business services                                                      West Jordan, Utah  5/03 – 3/04

 BUSINESS CONSULTANT

  • Conducted market research and analysis surrounding client new product development and voice of customer activities.
  • Reviewed company organization and developed recommendations to improve operational activities and reduce tax exposure.
  • Authored business plan for client company; financial modeling, scenario analysis, market surveys, and SWOT analysis.
  • Interfaced with governmental agencies in settling claims against client companies with reduced financial obligations.

Gary Price Studios, Inc.                                                        Springville, Utah    12/00 – 5/03

GENERAL MANAGER (PREVIOUSLY CONTROLLER)

  • Developed in conjunction with tax and legal counsel, a restructure of company organization providing tax advantages and protecting intellectual properties of the organization.
  • Implemented production-tracking system improving on-time delivery by 20% reducing working capital investment by 36%.
  • Expanded market penetration through aggressive business development activities focusing on galleries in strategic locations and an organized advertising campaign resulting in an 18.3% growth in sales over two years.
  • Negotiated new credit instrument with bank to allow for implementation of strategic marketing and operations plan.

 

EDUCATION

University of Utah – David Eccles School of Business                                Salt Lake City, Utah

Master of Business Administration Degree

Brigham Young University – Marriott School of Management                               Provo, Utah

Bachelor of Science Degree – Finance

 


Jake Lewis, MBA

Senior Consultant - Finance, Financial Modeling & Reporting, Systems Implementations

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Intelligent, inquisitive, deliberate and hardworking finance professional. Takes initiative and personal ownership to meet critical timelines and to produce deliverables with exceptional quality. Listens to others and believes that everyone deserves respect. Emphasizes identifying the real issue and then collaborating on a process-driven resolution.Experience in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, financial efficiency, financial modeling, POC and unit rate projects, manufacturing accounting, restructuring, working capital analysis, and systems implementations.

EXPERIENCE

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    Sr. Manager, FP&A – Global Repairs

    Collins Aerospace May 2022 – Present

    Houston, Texas
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    FLSmidth, Financial Controller – Contract · Nov 2020 – Apr 2022 

SNC-LAVALIN, INC., 2013-present                                                                                                             Houston, TX

SNC-Lavalin is a C$10B, publicly-traded, global Engineering & Construction company with 50,000+ employees across the globe with a focus on infrastructure, oil & gas, nuclear and other industries. Employment initially began with Valerus, a midstream equipment provider that was acquired by SNC-Lavalin in 2014.

Finance Director, Americas FP&A and Midstream, 2018-present

  • Led reviews of Americas monthly financials, project cost forecasts and revenue recognition (~$1B annual)
  • Created management reports for utilization, sales prospects and SG&A spend that greatly improved forecasting
  • Completed both overseas and online leadership training series
  • Led recruiting efforts for newly-established, global O&G Finance Leadership Development Program

FP&A Manager, Americas Oil & Gas, 2017-2018

  • Empowered new management regarding Americas business units and projects (~$1B annual revenue)
  • Reduced annual overhead by $2M+ by identifying duplication between local spend and corporate allocations
  • Supervised recast and mapping of financials due to business regionalization and Hyperion implementation
  • Coordinated project financing proposals with various financial institutions resulting in $40M loan execution                                                                                                                                                                             

Finance Supervisor, USA Oil & Gas, 2015-2017

  • 2015 Top Performer Award for modeling work on $36M strategic inventory investment and overall performance
  • Led modeling for consolidation of Fabrication sites (executed), brought on counsel for $7M in tax incentives
  • Supervised monthly EBIT and cash flow forecasting and annual budgeting for all U.S. Oil & Gas businesses
  • Led cash flow and financing modeling on over a dozen long-term contract project bids

Sr. Financial Analyst, USA Oil & Gas, 2013-2015

  • Performed strategic cost/benefit analysis, at direction of CFO, on $80M equipment purchase on Aramco project
  • Identified and confirmed $70M in global cost synergies as part of SNC-Lavalin’s acquisition of Kentz/Valerus

2010-2012        ULTRADENT PRODUCTS, INC.

Controller (Portuguese speaking), 2011-2012                                                     São Paulo, Brazil

Expatriate for global leader in dental products opening a new manufacturing plant. Oversaw all local financials.

  • Established inventory overhead allocation on a per-unit basis, resulting in 30% increase in product cost accuracy
  • Led implementation and interfacing of Oracle financial modules and 2 other local systems

Staff Accountant (ULTRADENT), 2010                                                                  South Jordan, UT

2009                Auditor, Self-Employed – Performed external audits in the legal, software, and publishing industries

2007-2008        VC Analyst, HS Capital – Evaluated investments in the oil & gas, commercial real estate, and construction markets

EDUCATION

2012-2014        BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY – MARRIOTT SCHOOL OF BUSINESS                                Provo, UT

                       MBA, Finance

  • 1st place in two M&A competitions / T.A. for Financial Modeling class

2000-2006        UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY – HUNTSMAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS                                        Logan, UT

                       Bachelor of Arts in Accounting with honors; Honors thesis on Lean Accounting

  • Finance internship with Texas Instruments, Inc. in Dallas, TX; July-December 2005

OTHER

  • Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America, 2015-2017 and 2019
  • Volunteer representative, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Brazil Brasilia Mission, 2001-2003
  • Enjoy ice hockey, reading, and snowboarding

In Memoriam - Kirsten Farnsworth, MM, MBA

Honorary Advisory Board Member - Healthcare, Mergers & Acquisitions

Kirsten was a key part of the Early Technologies Strategy & Portfolio team as Principal, Strategic Marketing of Medtronic. Concurrently, she was an integral Advisory Board Member of CFO International for strategic M&A transactions until her death on May 30th, 2018, after a long  battle with cancer.

Kirsten Farnsworth (1986-2018) was a talented pianist as well as a business development analyst and strategy principal in medical technology. Talent and hard work won her concerto competitions as a child and later would qualify her to earn masters degrees in both music performance and business.

A cancer diagnosis at the age of 26 changed her life. The six years she spent with the disease brought her suffering that she turned to strength and wisdom. She focused on bonding closely with loved ones, work, travel, and finally on writing about her experiences in her book, Incurable, available on Amazon.com. She poured her heart and soul into this last work until her last week in hospice. The first printed copy arrived in her hands two hours before she passed. Kirsten left an indelible impression on all who knew and loved her. She is and will always be sorely missed. Her bio is placed here in memory of her wonderful legacy.

 Experience

 

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Volunteer Experience & Causes

Fundraising

First Descents

January 2014 – March 2014 (3 months) Health Fundraising for First Descents, a nonprofit that provides adventure trips to young adults impacted by cancer.

Pianist

Boulder Symphony Orchestra

2013 Arts and Culture

Causes Kirsten cared about, include Arts and Culture, Education, and Health

Education:
University of Colorado at Boulder – Leeds School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance and Marketing
2013 – 2015
Activities and Societies: Board Fellows Program Director, Leadership Award
University of Colorado Boulder
Master of Music, Piano Performance
2008 – 2010
Activities and Societies: Ekstrand Competition Finalist, Teaching Assistant, Staff Accompanist
Additional Info

Interests:
Trail Running, Road Biking, Playing Piano, Snowboarding, Cooking, Yoga, Spending time with friends and family.
Personal Details
Marital Status Married
Organizations

Additional Organizations:
Board Fellows Program Director, Net Impact – Sustainability Showcase Director
Honors & Awards

Additional Honors & Awards:
Leadership Award to attend Leeds School of Business, 2012
Teaching Assistantship to attend the University of Colorado, 2008
MTNA Student Recognition Award, 2010
Ekstrand Competition Finalist, 2009


Dan Kuester, Ph.D.

Advisory Board Member - Engineering, Spectrum Sharing & Wireless Coexistence


Summary

I work in theoretical and system design problems for electromagnetic signaling.

Experience

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Skills

  • RF 
  • Antennas
  • Sensors
  • Electrical Engineering 
  • Microwave
  • Simulations
  • Analog 
  • Testing
  • Wireless
  • PCB Design
  • Signal Processing
  • Electromagnetics

Education


Daniel Crosby, Ph.D.

Advisory Board Member - Strategy, Market Trends & Investments

Summary

Educated at Brigham Young and Emory Universities, Dr. Daniel Crosby is a psychologist and behavioral finance expert who helps organizations understand the intersection of mind and markets. Dr. Crosby recently co-authored a New York Times Best-Selling book titled, Personal Benchmark: Integrating Behavioral Finance and Investment Management.

He also constructed the “Irrationality Index,” a sentiment measure that gauges greed and fear in the marketplace from month to month. His ideas have appeared in the Huffington Post and Risk Management Magazine, as well as his monthly columns for WealthManagement.com and Investment News. Daniel was named one of the “12 Thinkers to Watch” by Monster.com and a “Financial Blogger You Should Be Reading” by AARP. When he is not consulting around market psychology, Daniel enjoys independent films, fanatically following St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and spending time with his wife and two children.

Specialties: behavioral finance, behavioural finance, behavioral economics, behavioural economics, market psychology, investor psychology, psychology of decision making, consumer psychology, stock market psychology, irrationality

TEDxHuntsville – Daniel Crosby – You’re Not That Great: A Motivational Speech

TEDxHuntsville – Daniel Crosby – Behavioral Finance and Love?

Experience

  •  Chief Behavioral Officer
     Orion Advisor Solutions                                         Dec 2020 – Present
  •  Chief Behavioral Officer
     Brinker CapitalBrinker Capital                             Nov 2018 – Dec 2020 
  •  President
     IncBlot Behavioral FinanceInc                             Jan 2010 – Nov 2018
     Greater Atlanta Area
  •  Consultant
     Sperduto and Associates                                       Jul 2008 – Dec 2009
     Greater Atlanta Area
  • Emory University logo  Pre-Doctoral Intern
    Emory University                                      22-daniel-crosby-ph-d-linkedindaniel-photoJul 2007 – Jul 2008 · 1 yr 1 mo.

Education

  • Brigham Young University logo  Brigham Young UniversityBrigham Young University
      • Proficient in writing, reading and speaking Tagalog (Filipino).Proficient in writing, reading and speaking Tagalog (Filipino).
  • The Behavioral Investor

    publication date: Oct 16, 2018    publication description: Harriman House

    In The Behavioral Investor, psychologist and asset manager Dr. Daniel Crosby examines the sociological, neurological and psychological factors that influence our investment decisions and sets forth practical solutions for improving both returns and behavior. Readers will be treated to the most comprehensive examination of investor behavior to date and will leave with concrete solutions for refining decision-making processes, increasing self-awareness and constraining the fatal flaws to which most investors are prone.

    The Behavioral Investor takes a sweeping tour of human nature before arriving at the specifics of portfolio construction, rooted in the belief that it is only as we come to a deep understanding of “why” that we are left with any clue as to “how” we ought to invest. The book is comprised of three parts, which are as follows:

    – Part One – An explication of the sociological, neurological and physiological impediments to sound investment decision-making. Readers will leave with an improved understanding of how externalities impact choices in nearly imperceptible ways and begin to understand the impact of these pressures on investment selection.

    – Part Two – Coverage of the four primary psychological tendencies that impact investment behavior. Although human behavior is undoubtedly complex, in an investment context our choices are largely driven by one of the four factors discussed herein. Readers will emerge with an improved understanding of their own behavior, increased humility and a lens through which to vet decisions of all types.

    – Part Three – Illuminates the “so what” of Parts One and Two and provides a framework for managing wealth in a manner consistent with the realities of our contextual and behavioral shortcomings. Readers will leave with a deeper understanding of the psychological underpinnings of popular investment approaches such as value and momentum and appreciate why all types of successful investing have psychology at their core.

    See publication The Behavioral Investor See publication

  • The Laws of Wealth: Psychology and the Secret to Investing Success

    publication date: May 24, 2016   publication description: Harriman House

    From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Dr Daniel Crosby, comes the behavioral finance book all investors have been waiting for.

    In The Laws of Wealth, psychologist and behavioral finance expert Daniel Crosby offers an accessible and applied take on a discipline that has long tended toward theory at the expense of the practical. Readers are treated to real, actionable guidance as the promise of behavioral finance is realised and practical applications for everyday investors are delivered.

    Crosby presents a framework of timeless principles for managing your behavior and your investing process. He begins by outlining ten rules that are the hallmarks of good investor behavior, including ‘Forecasting is for Weathermen’ and ‘If You’re Excited, It’s Probably a Bad Idea’. He then goes on to introduce a unique new taxonomy of behavioral investment risk that will enable investors and academics alike to understand behavioral risk in a newly coherent and complete way.

    From here, attention turns to the four ways in which behavioral risk can be combatted and the five equity selection methods investors should harness to take advantage of behaviorally-induced opportunities in the stock market. Throughout, readers are treated to anecdotes, research and graphics that illustrate the lessons in memorable ways. And in highly valuable ‘What now?’ summaries at the end of each chapter, Crosby provides clear, concise direction on what investors should think, ask and do to benefit from the behavioral research.

    Dr. Crosby’s training as a clinical psychologist and work as an asset manager provide a unique vantage and result in a book that breaks new ground in behavioral finance. You need to follow the laws of wealth to manage your behavior and improve your investing process!

    See publication The Laws of Wealth: Psychology and the Secret to Investing Success

Languages

  1. English

    Native or bilingual proficiency
  2. Tagalog

    Full professional proficiency

Education

Brigham Young University

B.S., Ph.D., Psychology

Proficient in writing, reading and speaking Tagalog (Filipino).

  • Interests

    • St. Louis Cardinals baseball,
    • reading,
    • independent movies and music

Honors & Awards

  • Gold Medal – Investing & Personal Finance

    Feb 2017 Axiom Business Book Awards

    “The Laws of Wealth: Psychology and the Secret to Investing Success” was chosen as the winner of the gold medal in the investing personal finance category. The Axiom Business Book Awards exist to recognize excellence in business writing.

  • IMCA Applied Behavioral Finance Certificate
    • May 2016    IMCA
    • IMCA’s online Applied Behavioral Finance Certificate Program is designed to help advisors address common financial decisions that trip up investors. Featuring notable experts from leading business schools, the program presents in-depth, thoughtful, and interesting research from the field today.
  • Investment News “40 Under 40”

    Jun 2015    Investment News

  • New York Times and USA Today Bestseller

    Dec 2014   The New York Times/USA Today

    Awarded for, “Personal Benchmark”, a book on integrating behavioral finance and investment management co-authored with Chuck Widger of Brinker Capital.


Douglas Metcalf, MBA

Senior Consultant - Family Offices, Asset Management

Experienced CFO

  • CFO SRS Family Office Partners LLC
    • Prepare Income Statement and Balance Sheet for families that we advise
    • Monitor and report Investment Performance on all direct Start-up/Private Equity and Real Estate Investments
    • Work with outside CPA firm on taxation for families
  • CFO Seagate Global Advisors LLC
    • Prepare Investor Performance reports
    • Co-ordinate relationship with Prime Broker
    • Work with outside CPA on taxation
  • CFO First Interstate Bank of Arizona
    • Head of Bank Funding, Portfolio and Investment Department
    • Head of Accounting and Controller Departments
    • Head of Asset/Liability Committee and Financial Planning
    • Became top performing among Peer Group from next-to-last place

Team Builder

  • Founder and Managing Director of Multi-Billion Dollar Global Fixed Income Mutual Funds
    • Nomura Corporate Research and Asset Management
    • Trust Company of the West
  • Managing Director of First Interstate Bank Limited Global Currency and Interest Rate Swap Group
    • $30 billion notional portfolio generated over $100 million total net income
    • Teams in Los Angeles, New York, London and Tokyo

Certifications and Education

  • Chartered Financial Analyst
  • High Honors Graduate– Pacific Coast Graduate School of Banking – Thesis on “Creating an Asset/Liability Committee” was selected for Library
  • Faculty Associate – Pacific Coast Graduate School of Banking – Asset/Liability Management
  • Master Business Administration – Finance – Brigham Young University
  • BA International Relations – University of Utah (magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa)
  • Instructor of Finance and Accounting – Arizona State University and Foothill CC

Erik Farnsworth, MBA, CPA

Advisory Board Member - Strategy & Financial Services

Experience

  • Samsung – GSG (Global Strategy Group)
    • Global Strategist  April 2021                                                    Seoul, South Korea
  • INSEAD
    • MBA Graduate   August 2020                        Paris Area, Fontainebleau, France
  • Point72 
    • Associate, Dec 2018 – Aug 2019                                Greater New York City Area
  • Deloitte
    • Manager, Dec 2017 – Dec 2018                                     London, United Kingdom
    • Senior Associate, Sep 2013 – Nov 2017                     New York City, New York
  • Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corporation
    • Summer Analyst,  May 2012 – Aug 2012                      Jersey City, New Jersey
  • Hilling Servicesenter Shell

    • Associate,  –                                            Innhavet, Norway

Education

  • INSEAD
    • Master of Business Administration – MBA,  July 2020
      • #1 Ranked European MBA program for fifth consecutive year in December 2019 by Fortuna Ranking of MBA Rankings for European Business Schools, which combines the results published by the Financial Times, BusinessWeek, The Economist and Forbes
      • #3 Ranked Worldwide MBA by Financial Times
  • Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business
    • Bachelor’s degree: Accounting- 2013
      • #2 Ranked Accounting program by U.S. News in 2019

Certification

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) New York State Education Department – License 120296

Languages

  • English (native), German (fluent), French (basic), Norwegian (basic), Korean (beginning)

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Kristin Swearingen-Keller, MAcc

Senior Consultant - Tax, Treasury, Forensic Accounting, Cash Management & Systems

EDUCATION:

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Ogden, Utah

Degree: Master of Professional Accounting, May 2003

Concentration: Cost Accounting and Information Systems

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, Ogden, Utah

Degree: Bachelor of Science, May 2001

Major: Accounting

Major: Information Systems & Technology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

May 1993 to Present                           SWEARINGEN & SWEARINGEN, CPA’s, Eden, Utah

Partner/Tax Accountant:   Prepare Tax Returns, Prepare information for Tax Returns, Prepare Tax Returns for assembly, assemble Tax Returns, Sale Tax Returns, Data entry in TaxWorks, Preparing financial statements, and Designing worksheets.

January 2012 to April 2012                 ALLOY, SILVERSTEIN, SHAPIRO, ADAMS, MULFORD, CICALESE, WILSON & CO., Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Senior Tax Accountant: Prepare Tax Returns, Prepare information for Tax Returns, Preparing financial statements, and Designing worksheets.

October 2010 to April 2012                KANCHER LAW FIRM, Haddonfield, New Jersey

Forensic Accounting Consultant:   Interpreting the legal and financial documents and evidence regarding clients and providing information to support the evidence and provide conclusions.

February 2006 to December 2006        ACCOUNTING CONSULTANT

Consultant for Transportation Alliance Bank to assist them with the ATM Department until they could find a replacement for my position.

June 2004 to December 2005               TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE BANK, Ogden, Utah

ATM Manager: Bank Reconciliations, ATM Reconciliations, Cash Management, Preparation of Department Financials, Intercompany Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, Departmental Budgeting, Order ATMs, work with third party companies to have ATMs installed at Truck Stop locations, Train all Accounting personnel at Truck Stop locations to load ATM and fix minor issues with ATMs, Setup and Maintain contracts with Third party vendors that include armored cars, ATM maintenance and banks.

January 2004 to June 2004                  TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE BANK, Ogden, Utah

Staff Accountant: Reconciliation of daily cash, Bank Reconciliations, ATM Reconciliations, Cash Management, Preparation of Department Financials, Intercompany Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, Departmental Budgeting.

November 2002 to January 2004         TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE BANK, Ogden, Utah

Cash Management Operations Co-Manager/Technical Support: Supervision of ten employees. Design and implementation of inclearing check processing system. Preparation of analysis statements. Preparation of monthly financial statements.

January 2002 to January 2004                         TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE BANK, Ogden, Utah

Project Administrator/Technical Support: Design and implementation of Transport/Proof Machine. Project Administrator for check imaging system. Planning, design and implementation of corporate Lockbox payments. Programming various upload projects for use with current and outside systems. Assist in preparation of department financial statements. Liaison between the operations department and the MIS department.

June 2001 to January 2002                  TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE BANK, Ogden, Utah

Debit Card/Credit Card Technical Support: Aid in the design and future implementation of credit card system, Project Administrator for check imaging system.

May 1999 to June 2001                                   TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE BANK, Ogden, Utah

ATM Manager: Bank Reconciliations, ATM Reconciliations, Cash Management, Preparation of Department Financials, Intercompany Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, Departmental Budgeting, and Opening bank accounts as necessary across the country. Redesign of the previous system to make the department run more efficient and cost effective.

Sept 1997 to May 1999                        WOOD, RICHARDS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., Ogden, Utah

Accounting Para-Professional: Bank Reconciliations, Proof of Cash Statements, Preparation of Quarterly Payroll Taxes, Spreadsheets, Data Entry, New Business forms preparation and processing. Redesigned partners’ billing form for better chargeable time.

Sept 1997 to May 1997                        RICHARDS & RICHARDS, L.L.P., Ogden, Utah

Legal Secretary: Estate Plans, Wills and Trusts, Articles of Organization, and Articles of Incorporation. Designed format for the Estate Plans. Designed client data tracking sheets.

Jan 1997 to Sept 1997                         SCHMITT, GRIFFITHS, SMITH & CO., CPAs, Ogden, Utah

Tax Department Assistant: Prepare Tax Returns for assembly, Distribution of tasks for tax returns, Data entry in Mas90, Daily deposits, Receptionist, Typing financial statements, and Designing worksheets. Redesign the format of Tax Return assembly.                      


Jonathan Farnsworth

Consultant & Advisory Board Member - Technology

Experience

Lucid  

    • Account Executive May 2019 – Present                               Salt Lake City Area
    • Team Lead Feb 2019 – Apr 2019
    • Sales Development Representative Oct 2018 – Apr 2019

Lucid is the parent company of two cloud-based visual productivity solutions: Lucidchart, a diagramming application, and Lucidpress, a design solution. Together, they are utilized in over 180 countries by more than 15 million users, including Amazon, Delta, Visa, Toyota, Uber, and 96 percent of the Fortune 500. Lucid’s partners include industry leaders such as Google, Atlassian, Amazon Web Services, Salesforce, and Microsoft. Since its founding in 2010, Lucid Software has grown in revenue by nearly 100 percent each year and has received numerous awards for its business and workplace culture.

Ernst & Young

Associate Auditor, September 2016 – Present – San Jose, California

Assurance Intern,  –  – San Jose, California

Global Student Experience Program Participant,  –  – Mexico City Area, Mexico

Sales Representative

Direct Satellite Communications LLC

 –  – North Dakota, Nebraska, USA

Languages

English & Spanish

Education

Brigham Young University

Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting

Extra Curricular Higher Education:

higher-education


Jacob Farnsworth

Associate Consultant - Analyst

Education

Brigham Young University – Marriott School of Business – Accounting Major, Music Minor
Junior pursuing both Bachelor and Master of Accountancy Degrees – 2026
  • GPA 3.73 / 4.00
  • Niles M. and Lavonne K. Wing, Academic Scholarship
  • Member of Accounting Society, Beta Alpha Psi

Experience

Orion Advisor Solutions, Inc.           Accounting Revenue Intern                         Jun – Sept 2023

  • Reviewed sales contracts and demonstrated precision while managing relevant data for proper revenue recognition reporting purposes
  • Gained familiarity and proficiency in management software programs including:
    • Salesforce – a cloud based Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform
    • Laserfiche – the leading SaaS provider of enterprise content management and business process automation

CFO International, P.C.,  Draper, Utah               Associate Consultant           March 2022 – Present

  • Provide monthly accounting journal entries and financial forecasting for various clients
  • Traveled to Vietnam with client’s CFO to assist in negotiating improved terms and conditions with multiple suppliers
  • Gained proficiency in both Excel and QuickBooks
Neal A. Maxwell Institute, Provo, Utah              Research Assistant                 Aug 2021 – Jan 2023
  • Researched for a Doctoral scholar analyzing Christianity in India
  • Transcribed and analyzed interview recordings to identify key themes and trends
  • Contributed to collaboration efforts to produce academic reports based in research findings

Leadership & Volunteer Service

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints    Representative   Norway Aug 2019 – Sep 2021

  • Managed 60+ volunteers by booking international travel, directing, and strategic planning
  • Organized teaching workshops and training material
  • Magnified positions of leadership including serving as the Assistant to the President

Awards, Skills & Interests

  • Fluent in Norwegian
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
  • Jazz pianist for BYU’s Jazz Ensemble
  • Founder and keyboardist for local Battle of the Bands winner, Just Khakis, performing at weddings and events for hire in addition to composing and releasing original music available on all platforms
  • 2nd Place, National Freshwood Woodworking competition 2021 for designing and building a contemporary table
  • 1st Place, Talent in Wood, Utah Woodworking competition 2019
  • 1st Place, MTNA Piano Gold Medal 2019
  • Varsity football and tennis athlete at Corner Canyon High School with Scholar Athlete Designation
  • Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
  • Member of the National Honor Society and National Science Honor Society
  • Experienced rock climber and skier