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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 Industrial Engineering 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.
George L. Pita
Executive Vice President and CFO of Mastec
George Pita became our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2014, upon the retirement of our previous Chief Financial Officer C. Robert Campbell. Mr. Pita joined MasTec in February 2013, as its CFO-Operations. From June 2007 until joining MasTec in 2013, Mr. Pita served as EVP and CFO to Stuart Weitzman Holdings, a manufacturer, designer and retailer of fine women’s footwear and accessories. From April 2002 to June 2007, Mr. Pita served in various capacities at Perry Ellis International, including as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from 2004 – 2007. From 1989 – 2002, Mr. Pita served in a variety of financial and operations positions at Sunglass Hut International, including Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Pita earned his Bachelors in Business Administration and Accounting from the University of Miami in 1983 and has been a certified public accountant for approximately 30 years. Mr. Pita also serves or has served in various charitable and other capacities, including current appointments at the University of Miami Accounting school advisory board, as well as a board member of Easter Seals of South Florida. From 2008 to 2010, Mr. Pita served as a special advisor to Atlas Acquisition Holdings, Corp., a special purpose acquisition corporation.
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About Mastec: MasTec is an infrastructure engineering and construction company.
Jeff Roberts
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of Savage
Jeff joined Savage in 2016, after four years serving as the CFO of Maxum Enterprises, an integrated marine and land-based chemicals, petroleum and lubricants supply company. In that role, he led that company’s Risk, Business Development, Corporate Finance, IT, Credit, Tax, Treasury, Collections and Accounting teams, and served for seven months as its interim President. Jeff previously was the Controller and Retail Division CFO at Flying J and worked in auditing positions with PRG Schultz and Ernst and Young. Originally from Pocatello, Idaho, Jeff earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at Utah State University and a Master’s Degree in Professional Accountancy from Weber State University. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Utah.
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About Savage: Savage is a privately owned supply-chain solutions and industrial services.
David Black
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of BWX Technologies
David S. Black is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT). Prior to being elected to his current role in 2015, Mr. Black served as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer for the Company beginning in January 2007. He joined a subsidiary of the Company in 1991 as General Accounting Manager for the Nuclear Environmental Services Division. Other positions he’s held with the Company or its predecessors include: Financial Services Manager for the ASD Service Center Division; Controller for B&W Federal Services, Inc.; Controller for BWXT Services Inc.; and Vice President and Controller for the previous BWXT entity. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Black served as Controller for Liberty University in Lynchburg, Va. from 1987 to 1991. Mr. Black holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Liberty University and a Master of Science in Accounting from Rochester Institute of Technology. Mr. Black became a Certified Public Accountant in the commonwealth of Virginia in 1987 and holds a reciprocal license in the state of North Carolina.
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About BWX Technologies: BWX Technologies Inc. (BWXT) is a supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government.
Jenny L Apker
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of BWX Technologies
Jenny L. Apker is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Babcock & Wilcox (B&W), which is a leader in energy and environmental products and services for power and industrial markets worldwide. She joined B&W in June 2010 as Vice President and Treasurer, and assumed added responsibility for the Investor Relations function in August 2012. Prior to joining B&W, Apker served as Vice President and Treasurer of Dex One Corporation (formerly R.H. Donnelley Corporation), a marketing services company, from 2003 -2010. Before that, she was Assistant Treasurer at Allied Waste Industries, Inc., a waste services company, from 1998-2003. Apker holds a bachelor’s degree from Rice University, where she obtained degrees in managerial studies and political science.
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About BWX Technologies: BWX Technologies Inc. (BWXT) is a supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government.
Berkeley Johnson
COO/CFO of Invenios
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About Invenios: Invenios designs, develops, and manufactures microfluidics, MEMS, and 3D microstructures.
Scott Robinson
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Donaldson Company
Scott Robinson is Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer of Imation Corp., with responsibility for internal and external reporting, financial accounting policies, Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, investor relations tax and much of the back office finance functions. Prior to joining Imation in 2004, Robinson worked at Deluxe Corporation where he held the positions of Director of Internal Audit from 1999 to 2002 and Assistant Corporate Controller from 2002 to 2004. He started his career in 1988 with Pricewaterhouse-Coopers, where he earned his CPA and worked in their Minneapolis, New York, and Dusseldorf, Germany offices. He rose to the position of Senior Manager prior to his departure in 1999. Robinson is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Minnesota State Society of Certified Public Accountants. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from the St. Cloud State University.
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About Donaldson Company, Glassbridge Enterprises: Donaldson Company, Inc. (Donaldson) is a worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and replacement parts
Jim Ivers
Chief Financial Officer of Coffman Engineers
As the chief financial officer, Jim is responsible for the company’s finance and strategic planning functions including mergers and acquisitions, corporate infrastructure development, and strategies for delivering sustainable and profitable growth. Jim joined the Coffman team in 2007, and served as the controller and vice president of financial operations before transitioning to his current role. Taking a cue from founder Dave Coffman, he is committed to fostering the entrepreneurial spirit and culture that inspires future leaders. Jim graduated from Boston College in 2002 with a degree in mathematics and received his masters of business administration and a masters of information systems from Boston University in 2007.
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About Coffman Engineers: Coffman Engineers provides multidiscipline engineering services including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection.
Mac McConnell
Senior Vice President of Finance & CFO of DXP Enterprises
McConnell was elected Senior Vice President/Finance and Chief Financial Officer in September 2000. From February 1998 until September 2000, McConnell served as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and a director of Transportation Components, Inc., a NYSE-listed distributor of truck parts. From December 1992 to February 1998, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Sterling Electronics Corporation, a NYSE-listed electronics parts distributor, which was acquired by Marshall Industries, Inc. in 1998. From 1990 to 1992, McConnell was Vice President-Finance of Interpak Holdings, Inc., a publicly-traded company involved in packaging and warehousing thermoplastic resins. From 1976 to 1990, he served in various capacities, including as a partner, with Ernst & Young LLP.
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About DXP Enterprises: DXP Enterprises is a distributor of rotating equipment, bearings, power transmission, industrial supplies, integrated supply, MRO.
Jonathan J. Atkinson
Chief Financial Officer of Domaille Engineering
Mr. Atkinson has primary responsibility of managing all finance activities as well as Human Resources and Information Technology. His career includes several senior finance positions as well as an expatriate assignment.
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About Domaille Engineering: Domaille Engineering provides contract manufacturing services for the aerospace, defense, and telecommunications industries.
Kevin Tolbert
Chief Financial Officer & Director of Operations of EEA Consulting Engineers
I joined EEA Consulting Engineers in January 2016. Before joining EEA I was responsible for managing all global finance and accounting functions for Velocity Electronics. I bring over 23 years of specialized experience in accounting, finance, corporate development, strategic planning, third party outsource services and operational productivity initiatives. Prior to joining the Velocity team, I was the Chief Financial Officer of Hospital Housekeeping Systems, a large hospital services outsource company. I began my career working in public accounting and later moved into industry with McLane Company, Inc. where I served as Vice President and Controller of McLane/Southern California. I also served as Vice President of Finance and Administration for Sulzer Vascutek. When I am not busy crunching numbers at work I am enjoying my family and cheering on the Aggies!!!!
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About EEA Consulting Engineers: EEA Consulting Engineers provides mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) consulting services.
Sharon Esposito-Mayer
Chief Financial Officer of Structural Technologies
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About Structural Technologies: Structural Technologies provides engineering, repair, and maintenance services for the longevity in different structures.
Tate Brown
CFO & Operations Manager of Air Comfort
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About Air Comfort: Air comfort is a professional HAVC service provider that offers design, solutions, applied equipment and energy services.
Marc Magrone
Chief Financial Officer of Burner Systems International
Marc Magrone joined BSI in March of 2014 as the Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining BSI, Mr. Magrone was served as Chief Financial Officer of Vista-Pro Automotive, LLC, an industry leading manufacturer of OEM and After-Market Heating & Cooling Components for the Automotive Industry. Marc held several positions in his 19 years at Vista-Pro Automotive ranging from Distribution and Logistics, Inventory Planning, Procurement, Cost Savings and Sales. Prior to that, Mr. Magrone spent 4 years with United Technologies Hamilton Standard Division. Mr. Magrone has obtained a B.S. in Business Management from Providence College in Providence, RI and later continued studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Hartford, CT.
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About Burner Systems International: Burner Systems International is a manufacturer of components and full assemblies for the global gas cooking industry.
Lucas León
Co-founder and CFO of akvola Technologies
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About akvola Technologies: akvola Technologies is a German water technology company that markets package plants based on a ceramic flotation-filtration process.
Lucas León
Co-founder and CFO of akvola Technologies
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About akvola Technologies: akvola Technologies is a German water technology company that markets package plants based on a ceramic flotation-filtration process.
