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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… -
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… -
Andrew Born
Senior Director
With a unique background that combines extensive transactional experience in investment banking and private equity with hands-on operational experience at an early-stage tech startup, Andrew offers an informed perspective to his clients. He delivers long-term value through his expertise in financial modeling and complex analysis, strategic planning and execution, cross-functional coordination, and executive-level reporting. His entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual curiosity, and candid communication style help him to quickly build trust with… -
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… -
CJ Spady
Managing Director, 757 Market Leader
As managing director and 757 market leader, CJ is responsible for Fahrenheit's business and team development efforts in the region, as well as providing clients business advisory and CFO expertise. CJ is recognized as an advocate for business in Hampton Roads. She chairs the Association for Corporate Growth's "757" Network leading the regional chapter's efforts to drive middle-market growth through networking and programming. CJ is also an active mentor with… -
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… -
Rob McLallen
Managing Director
Rob is a strategic financial and operational manager adept at solving problems and identifying opportunities for operational and financial improvement. He also is skilled in developing policies, procedures, and programs to improve organizational effectiveness. His expertise includes financial analysis and reporting, financial systems, strategic leadership, and staff recruitment and training. He brings a metrics-based approach to financial analysis and reporting to increase operational efficiencies for private and nonprofit organizations. Prior… -
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… -
Kathy Czerwonka
Managing Director
With experience in numerous industries and capacities, Kathy brings a broad perspective to project teams within finance and accounting. Her strengths are leadership, collaboration, and a positive outlook. As CFO for three companies, in manufacturing, healthcare, and services industries, and as a consultant, she has worked on ERP and other system implementations. In the first 10 years of her career, she worked on numerous international projects. Kathy has experience as… -
MH Bartzen
Managing Director
As a versatile, award-winning sales leader, MH brings 20+ years of professional experience in developing winning teams and maximizing client relationships. She possesses strategic problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly understand the specific market potential of the brands she consults. MH is a subject matter expert in identifying potential in the marketplace and helping to create process flow and strategy to reach the potential quickly and efficiently. MH’s ability… -
Laura Bowser
Managing Director, Human Capital Consulting Practice Leader
As Fahrenheit’s Human Capital Practice Leader, Laura addresses the HR strategies and pitfalls of creating a work environment that generates innovation, productivity, and inclusiveness—talking about the real, hard choices that business leaders must make, and how to communicate those decisions to boards, executive teams, and employees. Laura has a passion for creating more culturally inclusive and equitable workplaces. Her career began in international relations at a large multinational corporation in… -
Kim Moore
Managing Director
Kim is highly experienced in assessing business problems and providing clients with process and technology solutions that address strategic, financial, and tactical goals. As a consultant, she leads technical and business teams within the public sector, financial services, transportation, healthcare, and nonprofits. She has worked with C-suite executives and other senior department to vet, procure, and implement complex software applications ranging from electronic health record (EHR), to CRMs, to fintech…