With more than a decade of experience as an accounting and operations professional, Luis has a strong track record in leading and managing effective teams. He has successfully led large-scale projects resulting in more efficient processes and cost savings. His expertise spans system implementations, change management, treasury & risk management, as well as developing high-performing teams. At FirstService Residential, he currently oversees the Client Accounts Payables department for the West Region and manages all accounting functions for the commercial division, MarWest Commercial Real Estate. Luis holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business with a focus on Finance from Cal State Fullerton and is a Marine Veteran with service as a Military Police Officer during Operation Iraqi Freedom.Outside his professional role, Luis is an active contributor to the community, hosting career workshops for military veterans and youth to facilitate their career transitions. He also serves as a mentor for Banking On Our Youth, a program dedicated to enhancing financial literacy and entrepreneurship for high school students. Furthermore, he is a contributing writer for CFO Tech Outlook, a leading publication in the financial industry.