Kevin is an entrepreneurial senior-level executive with over 35 years of broad based financial experience, working primarily with businesses in the private sector. Kevin has a deep passion and respect for these companies. He understands the demands and challenges faced by the owners and managers of these organizations, having extensive CFO experience with companies in this category. .. SEE MORE
Kevin also has public accounting experience, obtaining his CPA credentials while working for Ernst & Whinney (now Ernst & Young) as an auditor and he also operated his own accounting/tax practice specializing in professional services for small businesses and individuals. Prior to joining B2B CFO, Kevin served six years as the Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer of a national provider of real estate appraisal services where he helped guide the growing business from the start-up phase through the sale of the company to an industry leader. Kevin also has experience in the private equity field where he was responsible for the performance of due diligence for potential equity investments as well as oversight and board of director duties for a number of early stage portfolio companies. These responsibilities provided Kevin with additional broad-based experience and exposure related to the challenges and opportunities that face today's entrepreneur.
Kevin's areas of strength and experience include:
- Cash management and forecasting
- Financial benchmarking and analysis
- Forecasting and strategic planning
- Mentoring of accounting staff
- Assistance with implementation of accounting systems
- Management of business acquisition team
- Management of business transition team
Kevin's focus is on working with the business owner to achieve a higher level of success by creating financial and goal clarity, which is used to increase cash, sales, profits and company value.
As a native Memphis-area resident and business professional, Kevin has developed a network of accountants, bankers, lawyers and other professionals which, along with the B2B CFO network, complement his personal experiences.
Kevin earned his BBA degree from The University of Memphis and is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Tennessee. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). Kevin lives in Lakeland, Tennessee with his wife, Gina.