The Employee Retention Credit is a little-known government benefit available to many business owners as a result of the pandemic. We help businesses of all sizes get money they are eligible for. By working with us, you are taking the headache and confusion out of trying to navigate the often overwhelming world of governmental assistance, and we do it all for you!
Our team of CPAs, JDs and payroll experts bring decades of experience in the accounting and professional service industries. EZ-ERC not only files for ERC for you, but maximizes your return immensely. We are a fast-growing company that is also one of the first firms dedicated solely to the ERC. We have a commitment to growth, service excellence, excitement, and opportunity for all of our customers.
Businesses who didn’t qualify before, now likely do. It’s basically a 3rd PPP, without the payback but unfortunately most business owners are unaware they qualify or that it even exists.
EZ-ERC combines decades of first-in-class, discerning tax advisory experience gained at highly reputable firms such as Deloitte, KPMG, RSM, and Alvarez & Marsal, with legal support from some of the largest, most sophisticated law firms in the world in order to deliver ERC advisory services that are unparalleled in the blossoming ERC service industry. Where many ERC providers offer a “one-size-fits-all” approach, EZ-ERC provides a unique, white-glove service that is demanded by both small businesses and high-net-worth and institutionally owned businesses.
Kenneth (“Kenny”) Dettman, CPA, CEO and Managing Director, leads EZ-ERC with 15 years of high-level tax advisory experience. He is considered a pioneer in the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) service industry, having facilitated the first ever “advance funding” with the leading asset-based lender specializing in ERC claims, while also successfully sourcing and underwriting one of the first ERC “tax insurance” policies in the U.S.
Kenny was previously a tax partner at a global top 25 consulting firm, Alvarez & Marsal (“A&M”), where he primarily focused on tax planning and compliance for privately held businesses. During this time, he also served as the Interim Co-Head of Global Tax for A&M in 2020, managing the internal tax function across 65 offices and 5,000+ professionals in 25 countries, all while leading A&M’s task force on the ERC from March 2020 through the end of 2021.
While at A&M, Kenny established himself as the leading tax expert on both the ERC and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and concentrated primarily on helping institutionally owned businesses that were “sized out” of the PPP claim the ERC. Seeing an opportunity to assist small- and medium-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations claim COVID-relief funds, he left his position as partner at A&M to assume the CEO role at EZ-ERC.
Kenny holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Master’s degrees in Accounting and international business from the University of Florida. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Forbes Business Council. Kenny has authored articles published by media outlets such as the Business Journals, Yahoo Finance, and Market Watch, and he frequently lectures on tax topics for the Tax Executives Institute (TEI), Bloomberg BNA, and other industry and tax organizations.
Managing Director at EZ-ERC, Maxwell Burns is a highly technical CPA with over ten years of public accounting and M&A tax experience. He leads EZ-ERC’s team of tax, payroll, and accounting professionals and supervises the entire ERC accounting process from start to finish.
Along with tenure at KPMG and Alvarez & Marsal, Maxwell previously worked at RSM, a market-leading audit, tax, and consulting firm. In this role, he focused on Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions, Tax Advisory, and Structuring for private equity clients and strategic corporate investors.
Maxwell comes from a family of accountants and is the oldest of four accountant brothers. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Florida in 2010 and received a Master’s degree in Accounting (Taxation) from Florida State University in 2012. He is a licensed CPA in the State of New York.
Jeffrey Budzik is EZ-ERC’s Managing Director. He oversees tax credit projects for a wide spectrum of EZ-ERC clients ranging from small employers to complex aggregated groups.
Previously, Jeff spent 10 years as a Senior Director / Senior Advisor with Alvarez & Marsal Taxand, LLC in Miami, where he primarily advised U.S. multinationals and foreign companies with U.S. operations on assessing and improving their global tax profiles and functionality. This included advising clients on intricate cross-border business transactions, such as structuring new county investments, reorganizations,acquisitions, divestitures, repatriation, foreign tax credit planning, foreign currency translation, financing, FATCA and FIRPTA.
With more than 20 years of experience in total, which also includes tenures at Arthur Andersen and Deloitte, Jeff has worked with several public and privately held companies in a variety of industries, including the banking, construction, retail,manufacturing, and telecommunications sectors.
Jeff earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 1998 from DePaul University and a Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, in 2002 from the University of Miami School of Law.
As Chief Legal Officer and Managing Director, Kyle Morabito, Esq. manages EZ-ERC’s internal legal team and partnerships with professional advisors and law firms. He is a corporate M&A and private equity attorney with international law and Wall Street experience.
Previously, Kyle worked with a team of attorneys and professionals who were integral in drafting the first ERC in U.S. history for Hurricane Katrina and the COVID-19 pandemic. He worked closely on the preparation and filing of multiple legal opinions substantiating eligibility for eight-figure ERCs.
Kyle spent the first decade of his legal career as a corporate attorney at DLA Piper, McDermott Will & Emery, and Bilzin Sumberg, where he advised private equity funds, publicly traded companies, and institutional investors in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, financings, and general corporate law matters.
Kyle attended law school at New York University School of Law and taught ‘Law for Business Managers’ at the NYU Stern School of Business.
Prior to law school, Kyle worked at Merrill Lynch Investment Bank in Manhattan as a Wall Street Trader. He received his Master of Science in Finance in 2008 and Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2007 from the University of Florida.
Brent Rager is EZ-ERC’s Chief Technology Officer and lives in Fishers, IN. He is responsible for all things technology at the company including strategic planning for designing, improving, and optimizing company processes, full-stack software and infrastructure development, system administration and integration, data security, IT service support, and more.
Brent was previously a software development manager at Genesys, a privately held market leader in customer experience cloud SaaS with a valuation over $20B. Brent led a team of 12 software engineers and managers across the US and Ireland in building out Genesys’s global digital messaging service aggregating inbound customer messages across Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, WhatsApp, and other messaging services. The service ran across 12 global regions in AWS moving over 5 million messages per month with high resiliency and low downtime.
Brent spent 12 years at Genesys in total, having started at Interactive Intelligence which was eventually acquired by Genesys for $1.4B.
While at Genesys, Brent was sole inventor on an international patent (US-10484542-B1) entitled “System and method for hybridized chat automation.”
Prior to Genesys, Brent worked at Delphi Automotive developing hardware virtualization software to improve chip development and reduce testing cycles in applications such as adaptive cruise control.
Brent received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Computer Engineering from Purdue University in 2007.
As General Counsel for EZ-ERC, Adam Fischer advises the company on a variety of legal matters ranging from corporate governance, compliance and risk management as well as contract negotiation. He also works directly with clients in evaluating their potential eligibility for the ERC program by virtue of the full or partial suspension of operations analysis. This involves working closely with management and operations teams to analyze the effect that Covid executive orders had on the business and quantifying the related impact.
Adam was previously the general counsel for Tricera Capital, a private equity firm in Miami. Prior to holding that position, he worked at McDermott Will & Emery and Greenberg Traurig. In these roles, he focused on advising private equity funds in connection with mergers and acquisitions and real estate developers in connection with their acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing activities.
Adam earned his law degree from the University of Miami in 2014 and his Master’s in International Business and a Bachelor’s in Finance from the University of Florida in 2009.
Victoria Beck, Esq. is Compliance Counsel at EZ-ERC. She brings a unique perspective to her work at EZ-ERC and adds a breadth of experience to our team, helping us take a multidimensional approach when finding the best strategy to help our clients achieve their goals. Her years of experience advocating for clients as a civil litigator helped her develop and fine-tune critical thinking and communication skills. Victoria works closely with our clients, understanding their unique challenges and goals. She possesses a strong understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to the broad range of challenges business owners and leaders may face, positioning her to serve our clients’ needs at the highest level.
In her previous role as a civil litigator and trial attorney, Victoria appeared before both federal and state courts including the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the New Jersey Superior Court as well as governmental agencies, the Public Employment Relations Commission and the Office of Administrative Law in New Jersey. She also served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the Presiding Judge of the Civil Division in the New Jersey Superior Court.
Victoria received her law degree from Boston College Law School in 2011 and her Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College in 2007. She is licensed to practice law in the State of New York and the State of New Jersey.
With years of experience advocating for clients in her civil litigation practice, Victoria brings a unique perspective to her work at EZ-ERC.
Her critical thinking and stellar communication skills make her an asset to the firm and a trusted partner to our clients.
The breadth of experience she adds to our team helps us to have a multidimensional approach when finding the best strategy to help our clients achieve their goals.
She works closely with our clients, ensuring she understands their unique challenges and goals. She possesses a strong understanding of the laws and regulations applicable to the broad range of challenges business owners and leaders may face, positioning her to serve our clients’ needs.
Kayla Allen is the Implementation Specialist at EZ-ERC. In addition to writing the FPSO Analysis for final reporting, she determines whether clients experienced a full or partial shutdown during the pandemic, in order to calculate their Employee Retention Credit potential.
Kayla has over 20 years of experience in auditing, accounting and management and she currently owns two Pure Barre Studios in Los Angeles.
Kayla received both her Masters in Accounting and her CPA in British Columbia, Canada before moving to Los Angeles in 2009. She has two children and a dog and lives with her husband in Santa Monica.
As a lead Sales Executive, Jesse Brown oversees the client-facing portion of EZ-ERC’s services. In this role, he ensures that clients are carefully qualified and receive the unique, white-glove service required by EZ-ERC’s high level of standards.
Before joining EZ-ERC, Jesse served in Head Sales positions at Zillow Group and other notable technology companies, helping them build and scale high-functioning Sales & Customer Success teams. During this time, he opened offices in San Francisco, Seattle, and New York. In 2021, Jesse brought his expertise to EZ-ERC and opened the firm’s west coast branch in Los Angeles.
Jesse earned an Economics degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder.
As a Senior Analyst, Marcela Budzik processes key financial data to determine client’s employee retention credit. In addition, she uses her engineering background to automate portions of EZ-ERC’s operations, including its calculation platform and output.
Prior to EZ-ERC, Marcela worked as a structural engineer designing high-rise buildings in South Florida. Her ten plus years of engineering experience make her a great problem solver and Excel programmer.
Marcela received a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky and her undergraduate degree from Universidad Nacional de Colombia. She is a wife and mother to a son and step daughter.
As a Senior Analyst, Diana Caban supports the sales, intake, and analyst teams with organizing, reviewing, and inputting client data associated with ERC eligibility. She is instrumental in preparing and finalizing ERC calculations as well as maintaining a positive, professional experience for clients throughout their ERC journey.
Diana has over fifteen years of combined experience in payroll management, human resources management, and accounting fields. Her talents range from payroll processing, accounting, and human resources to customer service and data analysis. She is currently working towards completing her Bachelor of Science Business Administration in accounting.
As EZ-ERC’s Director of Business Development and Sales Enablement, Stephanie Cornwell is a key player and driver behind marketing initiatives encompassing public relations, events, webinars, and client facing resources.
Stephanie started her career in sales but found her passion in sales enablement and business development. With experience in financial services and healthcare technology, she has deep knowledge in proposal writing, client communications, and sales software.
Stephanie received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Columbus State University. She currently resides in the suburbs of Atlanta with her husband and son.
Joseph DePeder is EZ-ERC’s Controller. He oversees all accounting and finance operations, including client collections, vendor payables, payroll, and financial statements. He plays a key role in the company’s strategic financial decision-making.
Prior to EZ-ERC, Joe worked in public accounting at Crowe LLP as an External Auditor for seven years before starting his own business as an accounting consultant. He majored in Accounting at the University of Dayton and also received his MBA there specializing in Accounting.
Outside of work, Joe is an avid golfer and loves traveling with family and friends. He and his wife Brittany just recently had their first child, a son named Carson and are enjoying their new roles as parents.
As a Senior Analyst, Laney Dietrich performs high-quality client analysis associated with ERC eligibility. She promotes teamwork and provides leadership and technical understanding working closely with the Sales Department, Client Onboarding Managers, Specialists, and other Analyst team members.
Before joining EZ-ERC, Laney served over ten years in senior leadership roles in multi-state non-profit and for-profit environments. Her talents include payroll and benefits administration, policy and process design, training and development, and employment law.
Laney earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources and her Master of Science degree in Management and Leadership. She earned SHRM-CP certification through the Society of Human Resources.
As Senior Client Services Manager, Ty is responsible for the client-facing portion of EZ-ERC’s services, including: prospecting, outreach, qualifying, onboarding, project completion and delivery. He ensures that each client receives the unique, white-glove service required by EZ-ERC’s high level of standards.
Previously, Ty worked in Medical device sales in Miami, FL. He has a BS from University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in Accounting and Finance.
Ty enjoys live music and sports, staying active, dogs, adventures in the outdoors, and exploring new cultures/music/foods through travel!
Marcello Giacalone is Senior Account Executive in sales at EZ-ERC focused on driving net-new sales and referral partners for the company. He brings more than six years of sales experience from some of the fastest growing tech startups in the world including Bill.com, where he was part of the IPO in 2019. As an early sales hire at SecurityPal, he helped them obtain investment capital from Craft Ventures within their first year of operations.
Marcello earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics and Entrepreneurship from University of Arizona – Eller College of Management & McGuire School of Entrepreneurship.
As EZ-ERC’s Director of Technology, Brett Jungels is responsible for the company’s growing in-house software platform. In his role, he is both a leader through architecture, design, and infrastructure and an individual contributor with full-stack software engineer and DevOps expertise. Brett also provides technology leadership across system integrations, data security, and more. Brett has worked for more than 15 years in the software industry where he has held a variety of roles in both software development, as well as software support.
Brett received a bachelor of science degree from Purdue University. He lives in Carmel, Indiana with his wife and daughter. Some of his hobbies include running and playing basketball as well as spending time with his family.
Nick Lewandowski is the Director of Client Services at EZ-ERC. In this role Nick and his team are responsible for helping clients throughout the entire ERC process. From signing an engagement letter to informing clients of a check on the way, Nick and his team track all documentation in order to finalize a client’s package and answer questions along the way.
Nick has a diverse background which includes working in accounting at the University of Arizona and sales and partnerships roles at some of the largest fastest growing technology companies in the world like Bill.com. Using his background in accounting and sales, he has helped firms large and small onboard new clients.
Nick received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Economics from the University of Arizona’s Eller College of Management.
In his free time, he enjoys sports and taking his dog Saylor to the park. Although he currently works out of the Fort Lauderdale headquarters, you’ll often find him representing his home town in a Pittsburgh Steelers jersey.
As EZ-ERC’s IRS Coordinator, Jeffrey Mathurin works within the Post-Calc team troubleshooting 2848s. In this role, Jeffrey maintains constant communication with the IRS, acting as a trusted liaison for EZ-ERC’s clients.
Prior to joining EZ-ERC, Jeffrey worked in the hospitality industry with the Hilton Hotel brand. While at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando, his hotel was a part of the NBA Bubble that took place in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jeffrey also brings extensive payroll experience to EZ-ERC, having previously worked with a major payroll company.
Jeffrey received a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Business Information Management from Seminole State College in 2018. He enjoys traveling, adding to his vinyl collection, and trying new restaurants. Jeffrey is also a huge boxing fan and enjoys spending time with his puppy Teddy.
Kendra Nesbitt serves as a Client Onboarding Specialist for EZ-ERC. In this role, she expertly guides the firm’s clients through the onboarding and intake process associated with Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”) eligibility. Kendra is instrumental in creating a positive, professional experience for clients as they begin their ERC journey.
Kendra has over 15 years of experience in management and supervisory roles in Consumer Finance, Client Services, and Sales. Her talents range from relationship building and client services to consultative sales and data collection.
Kendra received both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts from Lincoln University of Missouri. Kendra is a wife and also the proud mother of two young adults who will be attending college in the Fall of 2023.
As the Tax Controversy Manager, Donovan Niles is the first line of defense in all matters with the IRS and taxpayers. He provides solutions for refund claim issues so there is little delay in processing. Duties include standard profile changes, drafting of returns as well as more complex audit defenses/protests of audit assessments. His favorite part of his job is working with his EZ-ERC colleagues, meeting new clients and learning about their unique businesses.
Donovan loves finding creative solutions and has spent most of his career helping taxpayers navigate tax audits and criminal investigations. He has provided a range of services to a wide scope of businesses but mostly assisted small businesses with IRS or Department of Revenue compliance. He specializes in tax controversy in Federal, State, County, City, & Special District and excise taxes including niche areas such as Tobacco and Fuel.
Donovan has both a Masters of Accounting and a Bachelors of Business Accounting from Florida Atlantic University. He also enjoys financial/retirement planning and stock trading as a hobby.
Born, raised and living in South Florida his whole life, Donovan enjoys sunny outdoor activities such as gardening, fishing and boating. Fascinated with butterfly gardens, beekeeping, urban farming and aquaponics, he has been a reef aquarium hobbyist for over a decade and found success in aqua-cultured coral. He loves dogs, especially his own German Pinscher, Anna Bananas. He also enjoys financial/retirement planning and stock trading as a hobby.
Tara Rager is a Sales Representative. Her role is to actively promote and sell EZ-ERC products and services to customers.
Previously Tara worked in Insurance Management and Sales. She holds full licensing as an insurance agent, including industry designations: CIC, CRM, and CISR.
Tara attended Florida Atlantic University and graduated with a BBA in Business Management. She serves as an Advisor on the board of Greene Goes Gold, a pediatric cancer organization and is Vice President on the board of Raising Spirits, an organization that supports the Boys and Girls Clubs. Additionally, she owns an organization named Pride Indiana that represents LGBTQ business allies in Indiana.
Outside of work, Tara has many hobbies including spending time outdoors, attending concerts and music festivals and exploring botany – but her greatest joy comes from being at home with her two children and three dogs. Originally from Florida, she now lives in Indiana and whenever possible, she makes it a priority to travel back to Florida to visit friends, family, and the EZ headquarters!
As Client Onboarding Manager, Recca Ravnborg and her team expertly guide clients through the intake and onboarding process associated with ERC eligibility. She creates an efficient, positive, professional experience for clients as they begin their ERC journey.
Recca was previously a Marketing Manager for a large Florida CPA firm where she managed the firm’s branding, marketing and client onboarding. She was a founding member of the firm’s “Bean Counters for Healthy Living” wellness committee which helped the company gain recognition as both a Best Company to Work For and A Healthiest Company to Work For statewide and nationally as well as become a leading philanthropic partner between 2010 and 2022.
Born and raised in Denmark, Recca also lived in Scotland where she graduated with distinction with her Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, European Languages and international marketing from the University of The West of Scotland. She speaks three languages and is a board member for the DePaul School of Northeast Florida, a school serving children with Dyslexia. She is a proud mother of a teenage son and their beloved Golden Retriever, Buddy, who often pops in on video calls.
As Operations Coordinator, Marcela Romero serves a vital role providing communication between the management team and other staff members to maintain productivity within the organization.
With extensive experience supporting C-level executives and over 15 years of administration in public accounting, Marcela has advanced knowledge of tax returns and IRS filing processes. She is also an expert with onboarding new hires. A positive individual who is the ultimate team player, she is passionate about empowering those around her and providing the best service to her team and clients.
Marcela has three wonderful kids and loves spending quality time with her family. She also enjoys long days on the beach, time in nature and occasionally loafing on the couch to catch up on crime dramas.
Susan is a Human Resources Consultant for EZ-ERC. She provides guidance on HR compliance and on the overall direction of the HR function. She ensures that the right processes and tools are in place to facilitate the best employee experience and her team handles recruiting, onboarding and payroll. She curates and creates original training content and internal collateral such as employment policies. She works closely with Courtney Uland, the Director of People Ops.
Susan has about 15 years of HR-related experience and has been an independent HR Consultant and business owner since the end of 2016. She has supported global companies in multiple industries and states/provinces with all areas of Human Resources Management.
Susan holds a Masters of Science in Human Resources Management, and SPHR and GPHR certifications. As a SHRM member, she co-leads the Compensation and Benefits Professional Education Group for her local SHRM chapter. She is also a member of CalChamber (HR California) and previously served in the US Peace Corps!
Susan has been married for 15 years and has two awesome daughters.
As a Client Services Manager, Brian Soper engages directly with potential EZ-ERC clients on the path to ERC eligibility by assisting them throughout the entire onboarding and intake process.
Prior to joining EZ-ERC, Brian spent the last four and a half years working as an Account Executive for Xerox successfully managing a portfolio of 200+ clients. Using a consultative approach, he was able to maximize his clients’ business productivity with industry-leading technology solutions.
Brian received his Bachelor’s of Communication from the University of Arizona.
As a Client Onboarding Specialist, Shawna Summerford expertly guides clients through the onboarding and intake process associated with ERC eligibility. She creates an efficient, positive, professional experience for clients as they begin their ERC journey.
Shawna has over fifteen years of experience in management, supervisory, lead roles in Mortgage, Consumer Finance, Client Relations, Client Services, and Sales. She enjoys evaluating organizational development and offering efficient and best practices to optimize not only productivity, but to improve service and relationships internally and externally. Her talents range from relationship building and client services to improving organization development efficiencies, quality control, and data collection.
Shawna graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Human Resource Management. She graduated as Sum Cum Laude and is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society.
Josh Teitelbaum is Director of Sales and Business Development. He sources new opportunities and educates and advises prospective clients on ERC eligibility.
Josh has been involved with various companies in a sales/business development capacity, ranging from tech to financial services. He also has also made various entrepreneurial endeavors in real estate, fitness and music.
Josh has a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz and Improvisational Studies from University of Michigan. He has been a lifelong musician and has been playing drums since he was five years old. He is married with two children and resides in Southern California, where he enjoys being outside, going to the beach, and strolling the farmers markets with his family.
As the People Ops Manager at EZ-ERC Courtney focuses on employee well-being, development, engagement, recognition and company culture and communication.
Previously, Courtney was the HR Manager for Upland Brewing Company where she focused on recruiting, management planning, onboarding, and employee retention. She began her work in HR at Artisan Electronics, a DoD contractor where in addition to her HR work, she was also the primary contact for security and investigative functions on the national level. There she grew from HR Intern to HR Administrator and eventually Facility Security Officer Management positions.
Courtney studied human resource development and graduated from Indiana State University in 2017 with a BS in HRD. Previously she studied Fashion Design at Purdue University and worked in retail and banking while completing her cosmetology license . Her professional goal is to work towards her SHRM-SCP certification and an MBA with a concentration in Human Resources.
Throughout her career in HR, Courtney has participated in the ROI Career Building Fellowship and the Greene County Leadership Foundation. Volunteer experiences have included: the Greene County Economic Development as well as treasurer for the Cub Scouts, Pack 99.
Courtney is the proud mother of two boys. Together they enjoy fishing, swimming, traveling and their two dogs who are like members of the family. Her personal hobbies include working out, cooking, interior design, pickleball, and swimming.
Kristen Utterback is the Operations Manager for EZ-ERC’s Post-Calc team. In this role, she primarily oversees and reviews the client package and 941-X filing processes, refund tracking, and IRS troubleshooting. Kristen is a detail-oriented, goal-driven leader who consistently evaluates ways for operations to run more efficiently.
Kristen has over 20 years of management experience across numerous different industries since graduating college with a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. After graduating college, she moved from South Jersey to South Florida where she met her husband of 6 years, Jared. When Kristen is not tracking refunds, she enjoys boating, traveling, trying new restaurants or recipes, and hanging out with her 4-legged children, Louie and Finn.
As a Client Onboarding Specialist, Ryan Woodward guides clients throughout the process of obtaining their ERC credit. He requests needed documents and answers questions. He is there to help with whatever comes up throughout the process and is responsible for sending clients their final package.
Previously, Ryan was a Financial Management Analyst for the U.S. Navy processing purchase requests (small & large). In this role, he compared multiple bank accounts with information on the request in order to accurately fund the Navy’s purchases. He also maintained customer contact until they received their goods or services.
Ryan attended Indiana State University for two years before transferring to Indiana University, where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Public Financial Management. He is currently working on his MBA through Indiana Wesleyan University.
Ryan is a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, a group who organizes multiple fundraising events throughout the year. He is also a member of the Civitan Club which hosts many nationally recognized events.
Ryan loves anything involving music especially live music and has attended music festivals throughout the United States. His favorite genre is modern jam band style bluegrass and he enjoys playing guitar, bass, keyboard, trumpet himself. A big sports fan as well, mostly college sports – he loves the Indiana Hoosiers and attends most of their home basketball games every year! He also enjoys performing stand-up comedy which he has been doing since 2019 despite the pandemic.
