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Scott Smith
Managing Director
Scott is a human capital consultant with a strong background in consulting and search. He conducts high-profile searches for CEOs, presidents, COOs, general managers, and vice presidents in the healthcare, insurance, medical devices, and bio-medical industries. With more than 25 years of human capital and executive search experience, Scott is skilled at meeting accelerated hiring time frames during challenging transitions. During Scott’s career, he has held executive positions in the… -
Russ Gambrel
Managing Director
Russ is a CPA with over 22 distinguished years of accounting, auditing and information systems experience. He has spent the last ten years working with a who’s-who list of Virginia-based start-ups and large companies consulting extensively as both a fractional CFO and Controller. Prior to moving to Virginia, Russ tracked countless miles from his start in Silicon Valley to Washington, D.C. leading both small and large companies in their Sarbanes-Oxley… -
Lud Kimbrough
Managing Director
Lud has provided financial, strategic, and executive management expertise to publicly held, private equity backed, and startup companies. He is adept at balancing human capital, strategy and analytics, and shareholder and lender interests by serving as a leader and advisor to dozens of middle market companies during periods of turbulence, turnaround, and dramatic growth. With more than 35 years of entrepreneurial and consulting experience, Lud has built strong teams by… -
Laura Bacon
Managing Director
Laura is skilled in leading corporate finance, strategic planning, business operations, legal, human resources, fundraising, and corporate development functions for public and private companies. Working with both global conglomerates and emerging companies, she has experience with strategic planning, process development and improvement, budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance activities. With 30 years of senior level and executive experience, Laura partners with clients to understand business dynamics and key drivers, resolve complex… -
Jeff Ertel
Managing Director
Jeff partners with executives and their teams to provide insight and resources for improving their leadership skills and the performance of their organizations. He utilizes a collaborative, flexible, and pragmatic approach to determine the key drivers of success. Jeff also brings an understanding of organizational dynamics and the challenges today’s leaders face to help senior leaders and high-potential talent strengthen their leadership skills. With 25 years of international business experience,… -
Doug Jones
Managing Director
Doug provides fractional CFO and senior financial management services to small and midsize organizations. In addition to improving his clients’ accounting and finance operations, Doug frequently serves as the link between company owners and outside advisors including attorneys, CPAs, investment bankers, appraisers, and personal financial advisors. He is skilled in identifying and integrating the full range of financial and non-financial business issues in contract negotiations and resolution of business decisions.…