Dawn Tylkowski
Dawn serves as the Secretary of the Board of Directors at Michigan Women Forward and is a member of Detroit Young Professionals. In January 2023, Dawn joined the Board of Directors at Turning Point of Macomb. She is passionate about creating opportunities for young women and survivors of domestic violence. She is a 2022 graduate […]
Rachel Devries
Rachel’s career path has been shaped by her passion for personal and professional development. As a former Performance Coach at Dale Carnegie Training, she guided individuals toward self-improvement and success. Her work as Membership Engagement Manager for the Birmingham Bloomfield Chamber of Commerce further strengthened her connection to the community, as did her participation in […]
Rinay Bhownath
Rinay Bhownath is an experienced CFO who has led financial operations for organizations with revenues ranging from $5 million to $150 million. With nearly 20 years of global experience across three continents, Rinay is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), holds a Master’s in Chemical Engineering (cum laude), and an MBA in Accounting and Finance. His […]
Jules Rowse
Jules is a dynamic Executive Assistant skilled in marketing, graphic design, event coordination, and office management. Organized and creative, she streamlines operations, designs compelling visuals, and keeps business processes efficient. With years of experience in her family business, Jules understands the unique challenges of small businesses. Her versatility and problem-solving skills enable her to perform […]
Pete Kaempfer
Pete enjoys digging in to understand businesses to help bring improvements in profitability, cash flow and reporting, while also developing team members. With over 25 years of financial leadership experience in the automotive manufacturing industry, along with his education (MBA from University of Chicago) and CPA certification, he provides both strategic oversight and detailed insights […]
Jim Dostine
Jim is a Chief Financial Officer with domestic and global experience in the manufacturing industry. He is a demonstrated leader in business transformation, with foundations in Finance, Operations, and Engineering. Jim has led process improvement and management information system implementations, for public and private companies. He has experience with raising equity and balance sheet restructuring […]
Scott Reed
Scott Reed is a Consulting CFO for Michigan CFO Associates providing outsourced Chief Financial Officer services to small business owners. Scott is an operations-oriented Finance Executive with CFO, COO, and President experience. He can attack short-term issues while always looking to the long-term future and planning accordingly. Scott has a diverse background that includes automotive, […]
Mike Lynn
Mike is a seasoned CFO who believes that the best business decisions are influenced by engagement and reliable facts. In his 35+ years as a CPA, Mike has gained experience in multiple industries, including contracting, manufacturing, wholesale, trucking, and service. Having owned several businesses himself, Mike understands many of the unique challenges faced by successful […]
Julie Derris
Julie Derris handles Accounting Support for Michigan CFO Associates, providing services internally and as well as for our clients. She has over twenty years of accounting experience and began her career in private industry and transitioned to public accounting in 2003. While working in public accounting, Julie provided support to clients with accounts payable and […]
Lauren Pecoraro
Lauren started her career in the public accounting sector, servicing publicly traded and privately held businesses. Lauren gained a wide scope of experience working in various business sectors, including manufacturing and distribution, financial services, and non-profits. Lauren transitioned from a public accounting firm to a privately held company 13 years ago, where she served as […]