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 Wholesale 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.
Lauren Cooks Levitan
Co-founder & CFO of Faire
Lauren Cooks Levitan is the Chief Financial Officer of Faire. Previously she was the CFO at Fanatics and prior to that, she was a founding partner of Moxie Capital. Levitan was the managing director for specialty retail equity research at [Cowen and Company](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/cowen-and-company#/entity) before she joined Moxie Capital. Previously, she was a managing director at [Robertson Stephens](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/robertson-stephens#/entity). She has also worked at [Gymboree](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/gymboree#/entity), [Crate & Barrel](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/crate-and-barrel#/entity), and [Goldman Sachs](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/goldman-sachs#/entity). Having completed her secondary education at Glenbrook North High School, Levitan obtained her bachelor’s degree from [Duke University](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/duke-university#/entity) and master’s degree from [Stanford University Graduate School of Business](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/stanford-graduate-school-of-business). Levitan lives in San Francisco, California, United States.
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About Faire, Fanatics: Faire is a company that helps retailers find and buy wholesale merchandise for their stores.
Dominick Gattuso
Chief Financial Officer of Fortune Fish & Gourmet
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About Fortune Fish & Gourmet: Fortune Fish & Gourmet is a purveyor of quality seafood, meats, and gourmet products.
Tom McFall
CFO of O’Reilly Auto Parts
Tom McFall, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has been an O’Reilly Team Member since 2006. Tom’s primary areas of responsibility are Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, Risk Management, and Legal. Tom’s career began with Ernst & Young LLP in Detroit, Michigan, where he achieved the position of Audit Manager, before accepting a position with Murray’s Discount Auto Stores. Tom served Murray’s for eight years as Controller, Vice President of Finance, and Chief Financial Officer, with direct responsibility for Finance, Accounting, Distribution and Logistics Operations, and after Murray’s was acquired by CSK Auto Corporation, he held the position of Chief Financial Officer – Midwest Operation for CSK. Tom joined O’Reilly as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He has held the position of Chief Financial Officer since 2006 and Executive Vice President since 2007.
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About O’Reilly Auto Parts, O’Reilly Auto Parts: O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. is a specialty retailer of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories.
John A Sarto
Chief Financial Officer of PCS Wireless
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About PCS Wireless: PCS Wireless, Inc. is one of the largest mobile phone distributors in North America.
Michael Weaber
Chief Financial Officer of Smith & Associates
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About Smith & Associates: Global semiconductor distributor
Michael Tschiderer
CFO of Transcat
Michael Tschiderer is the Chief Financial Officer at Transcat Inc. since December 2015. Previously, Michael served as Global Controller at LanzaTech, Vice President, Global Controller and Treasurer at GXS, Vice President of Finance at Infinia, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at (Ecovation Inc.) Waterleau and Controller, Treasurer and Senior Vice President of Finance MPower Communications. Michael earned his BBA degree in Accounting from Saint Bonaventure University in 1983.
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About Transcat: Transcat, Inc. is a leading provider of accredited calibration, repair, inspection and compliance services including analytical instrument.
Sheryl Lisowski
Interim Chief Financial Officer, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer of Fastenal Company
Ms. Lisowski has been our interim chief financial officer since January 2016, and our controller and chief accounting officer since October 2013. From March 2007 to October 2013, Ms. Lisowski served as our controller – accounting operations. Ms. Lisowski joined Fastenal in 1994 and, prior to March 2007, served in various roles of increasing responsibility within our finance and accounting team.
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About Fastenal Company: Fastenal has grown from a single store to more than 2,700 locations, each providing tailored local inventory.
Gary Natter
Chief Financial Officer of BMI Merchandise
Gary Natter is serves as a Chief Financial Officer at BMI Merchandise.
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About BMI Merchandise: BMI Merchandise provides the world’s top venues and brands with unique redemption products and services.
Zac Tapp
CFO of VapeWorld
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About VapeWorld: VapeWorld is the leading distributor of vaporizers, parts, and accessories.
Gerry Lyons
Chief Financial Officer of ScanSource
In his roles as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Principal Accounting Officer, Gerry assumes responsibility for the Company’s financial operations, including its Reseller Financial Services, Internal Audit, Treasury, Accounting, and Finance departments. Prior to this position, Gerry served as Vice President, Financial Business Systems, where he was actively involved in the implementation, management, and oversight of the Company’s financial systems and processes. Gerry joined ScanSource in 2007 as Vice President, Corporate Controller, where he was responsible for guiding the operation of the accounting function, as well as the strategic direction of the accounting team. Prior to joining the Company, Gerry served as the Plant Controller, Global Group Controller, and Plant Manager for Moen Incorporated.
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About ScanSource: ScanSource is a wholesale distributor of technology products and solutions.
Peter Williams Sr.
CEO & CFO of Eastern Wholesale Fence
Peter Williams Sr. is the CEO & CFO at Eastern Wholesale Fence LLC.
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About Eastern Wholesale Fence: Eastern Wholesale Fence LLC was founded in 1971 as a wholesaler and supplier of fence
John Tinsley
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Hilco Merchant Resources
John has over 30 years of retail financial experience including 17 in the liquidation industry. Since joining Hilco in 2000, John has been an integral member of the HMR senior leadership team responsible for the management and execution of all accounting and financial operations/reporting functions in addition to personnel administration. John’s expertise is utilized in collaboration with members of the HMR executive team to develop and implement tools and strategies to maximize the recovery on a wide range of retail assets for HMR clients. John works closely with Hilco Global’s senior leadership and the HMR team to continually evaluate and optimize the operating performance of all HMR transactions. In addition to working with the senior executives at Hilco, he interacts with senior level retail executives, financial professionals, lawyers, turnaround/restructuring experts, and banking professionals. Prior to joining Hilco, he held various financial control positions, including Divisional Vice President of Financial Operations for Rich’s/Lazarus/Goldsmith’s, one of Federated Department Stores’ (now Macy’s) larger operating divisions. John is a graduate of Georgia State University.
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About Hilco Merchant Resources: Hilco Merchant Resources provides analytical, advisory, asset monetization, and capital investment services to the retail sector.
Nicol G. Graham
CFO, Secretary & Treasurer of Houston Wire & Cable
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About Houston Wire & Cable: Houston Wire and Cable is a distributor of wire, cable, and fastener products, supplying the utility, industrial, and infrastructure market.