I'm a leader with BDO Digital. I enjoy my family, playing bass guitar, fishing and learning new things.

Oakbrook, IL
Joined June 2009
Big news! @BDO_USA won two @TheStevieAwards, honoring the talented professionals advancing AI innovation across the firm. These accolades underline the hard work of its professionals, as well as BDO’s commitment to AI transformation. Learn more: bdousa.com/4furnQk
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63% of leaders say choosing the right innovation partners is more critical than ever. Collaboration is the competitive advantage. Explore @BDO_USA’s Techtonic States Chapter 4 to learn more: bdousa.com/43PXjay
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Deltek has announced all clients will be migrated from on-premises support to cloud support. Do you know what to consider in this migration? Follow these steps for a successful migration: bdousa.com/49HwTvc
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A recent cyberattack on a widely used learning platform disrupted thousands of educational institutions during final exams, highlighting the risks of third-party outages. @BDO_USA explores key considerations around how quickly these outages create risks: bdousa.com/4u4rRA1
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Is your IPE strong enough to support the audit? As automation grows, complete & accurate IPE is essential to audit quality, Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) & reliable conclusions. Explore practical IPE challenges & how to manage them: bdousa.com/3RG1dQG
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As compliance demands grow, nonprofits need clear, credible ways to show impact. @BDO_USA's Spring 2026 Quarterly Nonprofit Standard covers policy shifts, reporting updates and practical strategies for stronger accountability and sharper storytelling: bdousa.com/4wZfOGT
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In @BDO_USA’s Private Equity PErspectives Podcast, leaders from @LoopFund, @IgneoIP & Lime Rock Energy return to discuss what it takes to build an exit-ready data center in today’s market & how sponsors can prepare for rising buyer expectations: bdousa.com/3PR4RGP
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.@BDO_USA is proud to sponsor and attend the @HFMAOrg Annual Conference, June 7-10 in National Harbor, Maryland. Stop by booth #607 to connect with BDO Healthcare leaders. Learn more about the event here: bdousa.com/4vwkx1x
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Boards can help improve transaction outcomes by guiding strategy-led target selection, challenging deal bias, evaluating cultural fit and holding management accountable for synergies and integration execution: bdousa.com/3P90u9P
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Dozens of software firms are moving beyond flat per-user pricing as AI disrupts seat-based models. BDO's Ric Opal spoke with @TheInformation on what’s driving alternative pricing models & what companies need to adopt them (gated): bdousa.com/4duf6IR
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In the latest @CFOLeader article, @BDO_USA's Ric Opal explains why CFOs at the start of their AI journey should "take technology off the table" and focus on finding areas where innovation can deliver real business value. Read the full article here: bdousa.com/4d8yJXZ
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.@BDO_USA announced CIO Russ Ahlers will retire in Sept. after over a decade leading the firm’s technology organization. Effective immediately, Jim Maza has been named CIO to help lead BDO’s next chapter in responsible AI, data security and governance: bdousa.com/4u3a8d5
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Risk is no longer isolated, and enterprise risk management shouldn’t be either. @BDO_USA’s new eBook explores how ERM can drive business performance, strengthen resilience, and help organizations reduce duplicative risk efforts. Download it here: bdousa.com/4uIiJ4V
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AI ROI doesn’t come from more models - it comes from a secure, well-configured cloud foundation and strong identity controls. With MSP discipline, AI becomes scalable, cost-controlled, and repeatable: bdousa.com/42jZG4S
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Cybersecurity has had many defining moments. From the 1990's SATAN to AI-driven tools like today's Mythos, the threat landscape is evolving fast. Explore why cyber risk is changing & what organizations should do now to prepare in @BDO_USA’s latest insight: bdousa.com/4cW1DKS
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AI in healthcare is already shaping clinical workflows, revenue cycle operations, and patient engagement. The real differentiator now is AI governance: clear oversight, data transparency, and ongoing monitoring that help organizations reduce risk and more: bdousa.com/4uDENOh
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The latest @BDOConsumer 60-second Retail episode looks at how deepfake technology is reshaping the fraud landscape for finance teams. Learn why AI impersonation is more than a cybersecurity issue and what it means for approvals, payments, and risk: bdousa.com/4up8tOJ
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New relationship announcement: @BDO_USA is teaming up with Juncos Hollinger Racing and Alexander Koreiba as the Official Partner for the 2026 INDY NXT by Firestone season, extending BDO’s motorsport sponsorship portfolio into open-wheel racing. Read more: bdousa.com/4uwYyXM
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.@BDO_USA Capital Advisors advised the sale of Meraki 711 Holdings, Inc., to a newly formed ESOP. Learn more about the transaction here: bdousa.com/4ekg78y
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Planning a data center site or expansion? New OBBBA tax rules, plus uneven state conformity, could materially change incentives, costs, and ROI. If you’re choosing a location, locking in suppliers, or financing a build, read more: bdousa.com/4t0a9NP
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