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Presently, Darrell is responsible for new corporate opportunities and strategic partnerships; management and negotiation of company contracts and agreements; corporate financial planning and reporting; cash, investment and treasury management; tax planning, administration and compliance; and corporate IT and Human Resources.

Darrell is a member of vcfo’s Board of Directors and previously served as VP of Finance and Administration and as a Consulting CFO to a wide variety of vcfo clients, including those in the following industries and sectors: software, computer and device hardware, CAPCO, biotechnology, not-for profit entities such as family foundations, private schools and community foundations, fabless semi-conductor and technology and life science licensing businesses. Darrell also serves as Fund Manager for vcfo’s private equity fund and has consulted with several vcfo venture capital clients.

As a function of his COO duties, Darrell designed the company’s current back-office data processing and reporting systems. He is the system administrator of the company’s ERP systems and manager of the company’s intranet and employee portal technology. Darrell is an expert Excel user and has designed for clients numerous multi-period and multi-dimensional financial models, many successfully used to raise capital.

Prior to vcfo, Darrell was the Finance Manager of Amnex, Inc. where he assisted in the integration and transition of an acquired company, Capital Network System, Inc. Earlier in his career, Darrell was a Financial Analyst and Staff Accountant for The Clorox Company in Oakland, California.

Darrell received a BBA Degree in Finance and Honors Business and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He currently serves as Texas State Treasurer of TeXchange and is a member of the Central Texas Regional Center for Innovation & Commercialization (RCIC).

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Mike has worked with executives and managed teams in a multitude of environments, including rapid growth, M&A and turnaround. He has extensive experience with evaluating capital structure alternatives to transition companies. Through helping officers develop success-based variable compensation structures, his clients have experienced an increase in employee retention. Working closely with outside partners, he has developed strong relationships with professionals, such as attorneys, accountants and risk managers, who help support executive teams across all industries.

Prior to joining vcfo, Mike held CFO positions with Durcon Incorporated, Dorsan Biofuels, Inc., Grande Communications/Thrifty Call and Littlefield Real Estate Company, among others.

Mike received his BBA in Accounting degree from the University of Texas in Austin. He is a CPA and CGMA.

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Cristina joined vcfo initially as a Consulting CFO working with a number of growing companies, and then progressed to Managing Director. She is focused on sustainability, process efficiencies and enabling growth. Her passion for sustainability and social impact blended with her data and metric-oriented approach using EOS, led to her track record of driving multiple teams to success.

Prior to joining vcfo, Cristina held several high-ranking professional positions, including serving as the CFO and Treasurer for HamaTech USA, Inc., and Corporate Controller for STEAG AG in Essen, Germany. Her vast expertise in corporate finance, accounting, treasury functions, revenue recognition, strategic planning, corporate management, and restructuring has made her a valuable asset for every organization she has been a part of.

Cristina is highly active in the Austin Community, as few things are more important to her than playing a role in furthering the development of the city and its businesses. She is a Board Member of Beam, supporting women at the most critical moments in their entrepreneurial journeys. She is an ambassador for the nonPareil Institute, dedicated to providing technical training to post-high school adults who are affected with autism spectrum disorder. Cristina received the Vistage Outstanding Member Award 2019 and has been nominated to the Austin Business Journal “Profiles in Power” and the “Central Texas Women of Influence” 2019.

Outside of the office, Cristina – a Brazilian native who lived in Germany for many years – likes to explore the great outdoors and everything that Texas has to offer. She is an avid hiker, a sports lover, and frequent traveler.

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An accomplished professional with over 25 years of senior-level financial and accounting experience, Carter’s capabilities encompass negotiating ownership transition, leading and supporting capital raising efforts totaling over $100 million, participating in multiple acquisitions from both the buy- and sell-side, in addition to merging operations as acquirer and acquiree. Carter is also adept at establishing financial and operational accounting systems, managing finance and customer service personnel and leading technological conversions, such as computer software.

Having served as CFO, VP of Finance, Controller and Treasurer in his career, Carter has experience with venture capital-backed start-ups, internet-related firms, distribution and manufacturing and publicly traded multi-bank holding companies. Prior to vcfo, Carter held finance and accounting positions with Brain Matters, Bid4Vacations, Powerworx Online, TEC Direct and Integration Alliance Corporation. He began his career in public accounting with Coopers & Lybrand, a predecessor firm to PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Carter has a BS in Accounting from Montana State University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Colorado.

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Highly analytical and forward-thinking, Dustin’s areas of expertise include finance structures, strategic planning, valuations, turnarounds, traditional and unconventional investments, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, global business management, executive partnerships, international negotiations, and revenue growth.

Dustin is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Valuation Analyst, Chartered Global Management Accountant, and holds a Lean Six Sigma Champion Certification. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysis.

Prior to joining vcfo, Dustin held a number of executive-level positions, including serving as the CFO for Novastar LP, Endura Products Corp., and Liberty Pipeline Services, Managing Director and CFO for Solvient, and Executive Vice President and CFO for Cross Atlantic Investors. His vast expertise in strategic planning, mergers and acquisitions, executing joint ventures, streamlining profit growth, executive partnerships, and valuations made Dustin an asset in each of his previous roles. Thanks to previous international experience at Arthur Andersen LLP, Dustin brings a unique, global perspective to each of our clients.

In his spare time, Dustin enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife and four children. He and his family’s volunteer activities center around the kids’ school and church interests. He is a reluctant but avid home remodeler. Dustin is also an IRONMAN finisher.

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A highly experienced Consulting CFO with a strong background in accounting and strategic planning, Ashford has provided sound counsel in the areas of fixed asset management, multi-currency accounting, treasury management, equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, audit preparation, revenue recognition, organizational development, process improvement, team management, software implementation, budgeting and forecasting, business plan development, project management, and risk management. In addition, he is constantly striving to learn and immerse himself in the latest advances in STEM, medicine, technology, biology, and quantum research.

Prior to joining vcfo, Ashford worked as a financial leader and within various executive-level positions for businesses and organizations spanning both the public and private sector. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Texas Association of Business Broker as the State Treasurer.

Ashford holds a BBA in Accounting from Texas Tech University, and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.

He is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas.

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Donna brings more than 20 years of experience working with both small and medium-sized businesses and organizations in both the public and private sector. With professional experience in oil and gas, technology, restaurants, professional services, construction, engineering, energy, and non-profits, Donna is well-versed in modern financial best practices and is always prepared to assist consultants and clients in fostering more effective and efficient financial management.

Prior to joining vcfo, Donna held various finance and accounting positions with Innovo Resources Group, Cinatra Clean Technologies, Energy Engineering Associates, Computer Moms International Corporation, Doyle Wilson Homebuilder, Schlotzsky’s Inc., and KPMG Peat Marwick. Throughout her career, she has helped to develop cash flow analysis and weekly cash management reporting and forecasting, assisted in the preparation of tax returns for more than 50 entities, as well as W-9s, 1099s, and other governmental reporting requirements, developed and analyzed performance metrics by manipulating large sets of data through Excel and Access, and served as an instrumental team member in an IPO process, which included daily interactions with investment bankers, analysts, and lawyers.

Donna earned both a BBA in Accounting and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.

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