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 Architecture 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.
Bill Read
Chief Financial Officer of Abaco Systems
As well as the usual responsibilities of a CFO, Bill Read’s role is to work with the Abaco leadership team to help develop strategies that will strengthen the company’s competitive position, accelerate its growth and help serve its customers. Prior to joining Abaco, Mr. Read held a number of senior financial positions with Teledyne, BBB Industries, and Harmar. He has an MBA from the Massey School at Belmont University and holds certifications as a CPA and CMA.
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About Abaco Systems, Redwire: Abaco Systems is a global leader in open architecture rugged embedded systems.
Pete D’Arrigo
Chief Financial Officer of Envestnet
Pete D’Arrigo is the Chief Financial Officer at Envestnet.
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About Envestnet: Envestnet is a provider of technology-enabled investment and practice management solutions to financial advisors.
Jeneen Minter
Chief Financial & Analytics Officer of Material Bank
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About Material Bank: World’s largest architectural and design-focused material resource library

Robert Pepe
Chief Financial Officer of LaBella Associates
Rob joined LaBella Associates in 1990, and serves as Chief Financial Officer. A graduate of SUNY College at Brockport, Rob serves on the Board of Directors for the Brockport Foundation. He lives in Fairport with his wife Diane, and kids, Matthew and Jordan.
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About LaBella Associates: LaBella Associates is an international Architecture, Engineering, Environmental and Planning firm headquartered in Rochester, NY.
Amanda Davis
Chief Financial Officer of Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood
Amanda has more than 16 years of experience in the accounting field. As Vice President of Finance, she oversees accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial statement preparation, payroll, payroll taxes, client billing, quarterly tax filings and financial analysis and reporting. Amanda works directly with firm executives and project managers to manage the company finances and ensure all accounting procedures are completed accurately and on time. She earned her Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Accounting from Auburn University at Montgomery.
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About Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood: Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood is a privately-held architecture and engineering firms.
Steve Markosky
CFO of MS Consultants
The first 15 years of Steve’s career were spent at General Electric Company, progressing through leadership development programs and roles that let him see most GE businesses and lead teams both domestically and abroad. In his most recent role as CFO of a local company, he led the implementation of a new financial system. Steve has also spent time working as an independent financial consultant, mentoring start-up companies and redesigning financial reporting systems for clients. Steve has extensive experience launching new systems, improving financial and business processes, building financial reporting, planning and analysis disciplines, and supporting mergers and acquisitions.
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About MS Consultants: MS Consultants is multidiscipline engineering, architecture and planning firm providing full services to public and private clients.
Kevin Hagan
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer / Senior Principal of Populous
Kevin C. Hagan brings more than 28 years of progressive accounting, finance, and treasury management experience to Populous. As chief financial officer and treasurer, he oversees accounting, finance, treasury and administrative functions for the firm. Throughout his career, Kevin has demonstrated the ability to positively impact revenue growth, profitability and organizational development. He has led or participated in acquisitions and divestures, debt financings, equity-for-debt exchanges and other capital structure reorganization activities. Before joining Populous, Kevin was the vice president and chief financial officer for publicly traded Amec Foster Wheeler’s Oil & Gas United States, Central and South America division. He offers a wide range of organizational experience, both at the operational and corporate level environments, with a background that includes working as a divisional chief financial officer, corporate treasurer, vice president of investor relations, divisional controller, and director of financial planning and analysis for publicly-traded companies.
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About Populous: Populous provides design services for sports facilities.