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 United States based CFO’ operating in the 3D Technology 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.

Brian McGee
EVP, COO & CFO of GoPro
Brian McGee is the senior vice president and chief financial officer of [GoPro](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/gopro#/entity), a brand of high-definition personal cameras used in extreme action video photography. Previously, he was the vice president for finance at the same company. He has also served as the vice president for business operations at [Qualcomm](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/qualcomm#/entity). McGee holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from [California Polytechnic State University](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/california-polytechnic-state-university-san-luis-obispo#/entity). He lives in Los Gatos, California, United States.
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About GoPro: GoPro is a brand of personal cameras used in extreme action video photography.

Bill Roeschlein
Chief Financial Officer of Perceptron
Experienced detail-oriented chief financial officer for public and private technology companies. Accomplished in enhancing profitability, supporting revenue growth and managing finance, HR and IT departments cost effectively. Instituted profit improvement initiatives achieving record profitability at two public companies and successful M&A outcomes. Executive leadership experience in M&A, integration and expatriate international finance in Asia. MBA from Cornell University, BA from UCLA and CPA (inactive) in State of California. Roeschlein began his career as an auditor for Coopers & Lybrand where he earned his CPA license and has a B.A. from UCLA and an MBA Cornell University.
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About Perceptron, Perceptron: Perceptron, Inc. (Perceptron), develops, produces and sells non-contact measurement and inspection solutions for industrial applications.

Cindy Bai
CFO of Planar Systems
Bai has served as the CFO and Director for Leyard Overseas Board since 2015. Prior to joining, Cindy served as Chief Financial Officer of HBA Inc, as Vice President of Finance for Alcoa Inc. Asia, and at Motorola Inc. where for 18 years she had a variety of finance roles. Cindy obtained her Bachelor degree in Economics from Central University of Finance and Economics in China and she holds an MBA from Arizona State University. She is a certified public account in the state of Illinois.
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About Planar Systems: Planar Systems, is a global leader in digital display technology providing premier solutions for the world’s most demanding environments.

Ryan Gray
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Planar Systems
Gray joined the Company in 2005 and currently serves as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Planar, a Leyard company. Since joining in 2005, Gray has held various positions inside the Company including Director of Finance for worldwide operations, Corporate Treasurer, Vice President and Corporate Controller, and Vice President of Finance. Prior to joining Planar, Gray has held significant financial planning and analysis, business partnering and treasury positions at Sequent Computer Systems, Radisys, Merant plc and Tektronix. He has a BS in Finance from the University of Portland.
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About Planar Systems: Planar Systems, is a global leader in digital display technology providing premier solutions for the world’s most demanding environments.
Andrew Skarupa
Chief Financial Officer of RealD
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About RealD: RealD develops the RealD Cinema technology for projecting films in stereoscopic 3D, using circularly polarized light.

Brian Smith
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of ExOne
Mr. Smith has served as their Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since January 1, 2014. Mr. Smith previously was an Assurance Client Service Partner in the Pittsburgh office of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (“PwC”). Mr. Smith joined PwC in 1984, was admitted as a Partner in 1995, and has spent several years working in a PwC advisory business assisting industrial products, healthcare and energy companies with internal control reviews, system implementations, process transformation and change management. Mr. Smith held various leadership roles within PwC, including leading initiatives in specific consumer and industrial product sectors. Mr. Smith is a Certified Public Accountant and received a B.A. with a concentration in accounting and minor in economics from Westminster College in 1980.
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About ExOne: ExOne is a machine industry company specializing in metal and binder jet 3D printing technology.
Bert Vermulen
CFO of Axelo
Senior Manager, Hewlett Packard in several locations including USA, England and Russia. Managed product strategy that generated a $150 million/year DDS tape drive business. VP/General Manager, Plasco, Inc (a plastic injection molding business that is now part of Trend Technologies). Key experience included growing the business to $25 million in revenues and selling the business to a strategic buyer. Bert holds several degree’s including a Masters of Engineering from MIT and an MBA from Stanford University.
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About Axelo: Axelo is recognized as a premier developer of highly advanced sensing technologies.

John Benger
Chief Financial Officer of Spatial
John Benger joined Spatial in February 2016 as Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for providing strategic and financial leadership to the organization. As the CFO, John brings a broad range of financial and operational experience in both public and private technology companies. John has previous experience with Spatial and Dassault Systèmes, serving earlier as a senior finance executive for Spatial, Dassault Systèmes Simulia and, Dassault Systèmes Americas Corporation; gaining additional experience at CoCreate and Data General. He has successfully managed business transformations, restructures and high growth businesses, both domestically and internationally. John earned his Bachelor of Science from Bloomsburg University Pennsylvania, and a Masters of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University.
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About Spatial: Spatial provides 3D software component technology for design, engineering, and manufacturing applications
Mike Keegan
Chief Financial Officer of TriMech
Mike Keegan is the Chief Financial Officer at TriMech.
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About TriMech: TriMech provides sales, training, and support of SolidWorks 3D CAD, Engineering Simulation and Technical Publications software.

Tonya Reese
Chief Financial Officer & Co-Founder of Realize
Tonya received her Bachelor of Science in Business Accounting from Indiana University and is a licensed CPA in Indiana. In addition to possessing over 15 years of public and corporate accounting experience, Tonya has spent many years in the prototyping industry and is a founding owner of Realize, Inc. She enjoys keeping the guys in line at the office and likes to create geeky spreadsheets with accounting data.
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About Realize: Realize is the premiere rapid prototyping service provider in Indiana.