At CFO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top Colorado based CFO’ operating in the Financial Services space. If you think a CFO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Lena Giacomini
Chief Financial Officer of Foundry
Lena Giacomini joined Foundry in 2013, and became the firm’s CFO in 2017. Lena leads the firm’s finance function and is responsible for fund operations, financial and tax reporting, and other administrative operations. Prior to Foundry, Lena was a Tax Director at Pricewaterhouse Coopers (PWC), and spent over 10 years in the Bay Area Asset and Wealth Management Practice advising VC & PE clients on a broad array of tax and accounting issues. In her free time, Lena enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and putzing around the garden.
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About Foundry: Foundry is a venture capital firm focused on providing early-stage technology investments.
Todd Hyatt
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of IHS Markit
Todd Hyatt is executive vice president and chief financial officer of IHS Markit. Todd served in those same roles at IHS after previously serving as chief information officer, senior vice president of FP&A, and leading the finance organization for the company’s engineering segment. He also worked for LoneTree Capital, US WEST/MediaOne, AT&T, Arthur Young and Arthur Andersen. He holds a B.S. in accounting from the University of Wyoming and an M.S. in management from Purdue University.
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About IHS Markit: IHS provides information and analysis to support the decision-making process of businesses and governments in regards to various industries.
Jonathan Gear
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of IHS Markit
Jonathan Gear is president of resources, transportation and CMS for IHS Markit, including business lines supporting the automotive, energy, chemicals, maritime and aerospace industries. Earlier, he served in multiple senior vice president positions and as president/COO of IHS CERA. Jonathan previously held leadership positions at Activant Solutions, smarterwork.com and Booz Allen Hamilton. He holds a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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About IHS Markit: IHS provides information and analysis to support the decision-making process of businesses and governments in regards to various industries.

Sarina Fiore
CFO of Main Street Exchange Corporation
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About Main Street Exchange Corporation: MSE is the world’s first automated deal closing and securities compliance platform making the old way of fundraising laughable.
Kyle Rogers
COO/CFO of Delta-v Capital
Kyle Rogers is the COO/CFO at Delta-v Capital.
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About Delta-v Capital: Delta-v Capital is a leading provider of liquidity solutions and growth equity to private technology companies and their shareholders.
Matthew Paul
CFO of Boulder Ventures
Matthew Paul joined Boulder Ventures in 2012 as Controller and later a VP of Finance. In these roles, Mr. Paul was responsible for all finance, compliance, and management company operations. Prior to Boulder Ventures, Mr. Paul worked as a Senior Associate and Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers on various public and private clients across several industries, including: venture capital, private equity, telecommunications, retail, manufacturing, and mining. Mr. Paul is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Colorado, holds a Master of Accountancy from Colorado State University (2007) and MS in Accounting from Colorado State University (2006).
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About Boulder Ventures: Boulder Ventures invests in early stage information technology and life science companies in Colorado and the Mid-Atlantic.
R. Bradley Forth
EVP, Secretary & CFO of HF2 Financial Management
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About HF2 Financial Management: HF2 Financial Management Inc. is a blank check company
Christopher G. Treece
EVP & CFO of Guaranty Bancorp
Christopher Treece is Chief Financial Officer at Guaranty Bank and Trust. In his role, he is responsible for all aspects of the Bank’s financial operations. Treece was promoted to the position in July 2011, having previously served as Corporate Controller since 2007. He has also served as a director of Guaranty Bank since 2009. Prior to joining Guaranty Bank and Trust, he worked for UMB Financial Corporation in Kansas City as their Chief Accounting Officer, Controller and Tax Director for approximately four years. Treece also worked for RSM McGladrey from 1996 to 2003 where he served community banks in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Colorado. He started his career in 1991 with KPMG in Kansas City primarily serving community banks and other financial institutions. He has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Masters of Accountancy from Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri.
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About Guaranty Bancorp: Guaranty Bancorp is a community- oriented federal mutual savings association.

Michael Calcote
Chief Financial Officer of Elevations Credit Union
Michael Calcote is responsible for leading Elevations’ financial affairs in a manner designed to protect and ensure the organization’s long-term profitability and financial success. Michael also oversees Risk Management, Information, Technology, Operations, and Facilities. Prior to joining Elevations in 2010, Michael worked for 19 years for Guaranty Bank, a $19 billion publicly held financial institution headquartered in Austin, Texas. He progressed through a variety of roles at Guaranty, including approximately five years as Treasurer and five years as Chief Financial Officer. Michael began his career performing as a regulatory examiner and capital markets specialist for five years for the Office of Thrift Supervision. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. He has also earned the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst.
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About Elevations Credit Union: Elevations is one of the largest & most successful credit unions serving Adams, Boulder, Broomfield.
Dan DeGolier
Founder & Fractional CFO of Ascent CFO
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About Ascent CFO, MergeLane: At Ascent CFO Solutions, we focus on providing your company with outsourced finance and accounting services.

Joe Schiff
Chief Financial Officer of ASI Capital
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About ASI Capital: ASI Capital provides debt instruments with equity warrants, collateralized loans, and preferred equity investments.