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Kris Cravey
Chief Operating Officer
Kris is the Chief Operating Officer at Fahrenheit Advisors, where he oversees the firm's strategy, growth, and delivery of client services. With extensive experience in executive leadership roles, Kris has a proven track record of success in scaling and operating startups, middle-market, and large enterprises. Before joining Fahrenheit Advisors, Kris served as the Chief People Officer at a groundbreaking last-mile delivery and drone technology startup partnered with Walmart. Kris helped… -
Brad Harger
Director
Brad brings over 15 years of extensive experience in equity research and financial sponsors showcasing a deep understanding of finance across an array of industries. His commitment to enhancing client comprehension of strategic goals, competitive positioning, and financial visibility reflects a dedication to delivering tailored value to each client, regardless of industry or business size. This skill is especially crucial given the diverse and unique needs of clients, highlighting his… -
Chuck DeLanoy
Managing Director
An entrepreneurial and hands-on financial executive, Chuck drives financial/ operational results in a regional and global cross-functional environment. Chuck provides expertise in all M&A activities (having worked with and for 4 private-equity firms); preparing a Company for Sarbanes Oxley readiness; leading financial planning/reporting; budgeting, operational cost management, capital sourcing, banking relations, insurance/risk management; tax and legal compliance. His collaborative spirit and communications skills enhance his work. Chuck began his career… -
Dale Lachniet
Managing Director
Dale Lachniet is a seasoned Financial and Operations Executive with over 35 years of experience. He has significant Operations and Finance experience which gives him the ability to ensure that all aspects of an operation are considered in significant decisions impacting the enterprise. He spent the first 11 years of his career working in Public Accounting with Price Waterhouse and Ernst and Young serving a variety of clients from public… -
William Hall
Managing Director
Will is a results-driven executive with 20+ years of progressive leadership experience in Business Development, Sales/Marketing, and Consulting. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on growth initiatives followed by tactical execution in early to mid-stage manufacturing companies. Will’s background includes managing categories with Big Box retailers, building international markets, launching new products and new brands as well as building sales processes and commercial teams. As a Managing Director at Fahrenheit, Will… -
Doug Moore
Managing Director
Doug has more than 20+ years of C Level retail and eCommerce experience with extensive experience delivering integrated strategies for operations, eCommerce, merchandising, organizational structure, acquisitions, raising capital and driving profits in the public and private sectors. He is a hands-on, high-energy executive that can drive change and results on an interim or permanent basis. His experience as a CEO in a PE or public company makes him highly flexible… -
Emily Beers
Consultant
Emily has a broad range of knowledge of generalized human resource management. She has experience with full-cycle recruiting, retention efforts, employee benefits and wellness, data management, compliance and employment law, compensation market studies, and organizational psychology. Focusing on fostering a culture of belonging, learning, and engagement, Emily works with her clients to build upon and go beyond traditional HR functions and focus on driving organizational change. In prior roles, Emily… -
Kyle Cubin
Senior Director
With a wide-ranging background including public accounting, controllership, operational finance leadership, and private equity and VC transactions, Kyle brings a unique and valuable perspective to his clients. He creates long-term value through his holistic view of the finance function within the business and his expertise in financial modelling, complex analysis, systems implementations, process developments, as well as technical accounting and financial reporting. Kyle began his career as an auditor with… -
Cindy Vaughn
Director
With a comprehensive skill set in accounting, encompassing process improvement, procedural documentation, financial reporting, and an adept handling of billing, invoicing, and payroll, Cindy stands as a results-driven asset within the Fahrenheit consulting team. Cindy began her career with an audit firm specializing in governmental agencies before transitioning into a pivotal accounting role within local government. She subsequently ventured into the realm of publicly held health insurance companies, where her… -
Geri Simmons
Director
Geri Simmons has extensive experience in various industries as a human resources leader. She is bilingual (English and Spanish), a certified paralegal, a lead mediator in employment law cases, and a seasoned professional in compliance concerns, including employment law class actions. She has merger/acquisition experience with startups and turnarounds, leading change management, talent development, and executive coaching initiatives. Additionally, Geri has union and nonunion experience as a chief spokesperson. Geri also has… -
Peter Grimm
Managing Director
Peter leverages his background in national security and experience as a strategy consultant and PE-backed CEO to help clients navigate rapidly changing environments. He is skilled in corporate strategy, market analysis, competitive intelligence, disruption planning, disruption preparedness, and organizational leadership. Following service in the US Navy and as a counterterrorism analyst at a US government agency, Peter spent 8 years in the Strategy Practice of Deloitte Consulting. Peter then served… -
Ellie St. John
Director
Ellie brings over 15 years of experience as a strategic decision-maker to Fahrenheit Advisors. She has helped organizations develop and implement new HR systems, processes, and procedures to streamline operations, increase profitability, and improve employee engagement and client satisfaction. Ellie has worked in industries including fintech, non-profit, retail, and insurance. Ellie has continued to grow as an HR leader across numerous functions including HRIS management, compensation, employee benefits, process improvement,…