Trusted business advisor with decades of experience in high-profile investigative work and alternative investment management. Combine investigative skills and financial acumen to mitigate risk, conduct thorough investigations to match the issue of concern, build profitable investment portfolios and drive revenue growth. Valued by executives and boards for innovative problem-solving, handling difficult and unusual challenges with integrity, and delivering fair and equitable resolutions. Collaborative leader known for creating cultures of empowerment. Up until my recent retirement, I served as a Partner with KPMG where I developed the firm’s forensics practice in the Pacific Northwest and Silicon Valley. I led a team responsible for investigating cases of fraud, abuse, intellectual property theft, and other illegal acts for a variety of clients from Fortune 50 companies to private individuals. Prior to my time with KPMG, I oversaw a $1B portfolio as the Director of Alternative Investments at The Dow Chemical Company. I founded the company’s asset protection and recovery department and subsequently led a team of global investigators working to deter fraud and other abuses. I also developed a world-class due diligence methodology, realigned investments, created protocols, and formalized reporting. Throughout my career I’ve authored numerous articles and have been a featured speaker on topics such as fraud, money laundering, compliance, and private equity. Teaching and sharing my expertise have always been a part of my work and I’ve served as guest lecturer at the University of Washington, Washington State University, Seattle University and Western Washington University. Areas of expertise:• Forensic accounting• Expert testimony• Fraud and abuse investigations• Risk and compliance assessments• Alternative investments