Training Doyens

Malcolm Schwartz Malcolm Schwartz Owner, CRS Associates LLC Years of Experience:   40+ years Areas of Expertise:  Governance, Risk Management, Internal Control, Financial Management, and Productivity Until his recent retirement from PwC,  Mr. Schwartz  had been the partner responsible for the consumer products industry management consulting practice in its Eastern Region.  He also had led the financial management practice. Previously, Mr. Schwartz was a senior vice president of Booz, Allen & Hamilton Inc., playing lead roles in the financial management, risk and controls, operations management, systems, and telecommunications practices; and had been responsible in the Eastern Region for the financial management services practice and for the administrative management services practice; and had been CFO. Typical consulting projects that he led include: Revising the organization, processes and systems of a major consumer products manufactur...

Deborah Wolfe Deborah Wolfe Business Consultant, Wolfe Consulting Years of Experience:  18+ years Areas of Expertise:  Financial Accounting Deborah Wolfe  has been a successful government, non-profit, and private accountant for over 18 years.  She empowers individuals and builds confidence with education, originality, and authenticity.  Her approach combines professionality and originality to design and improve business and accounting solutions. For the past 4 years, Deborah has been a speaker and small business owner consultant, guiding business owners and entreprenuers from startup to success!  She is based in St Augustine Florida and is an active writer on LinkedIn.

David Sawyer  David Sawyer Senior Consultant Years of Experience:  38+ years Areas of Expertise:  Banking and Finance David Sawyer's  experience in banking began in 1981 in the area of credit administration with Central Bank of the South. Since that time he has served in the capacity of senior lender, senior credit officer and president and CEO of a community bank and two regional bank affiliates. His banking experience includes corporate, middle market and small businesses with emphasis on Clending as well as SBA and lending to municipalities. David has a B.S degree with a major in banking and finance and is a graduate of LSU School of Banking. He recently received Credit Risk Certification from Robert Morris and Associates (RMA). David has enjoyed teaching and training other bankers throughout his career and has held numerous teaching certifications in the banking area. David lends extensive knowledge and experience in lending, credit analysis and...

Craig Taggart Craig Taggart MBA Managing Director, BCC Capital Partners Years of Experience:  16+ years Areas of Expertise:  Mergers, Acquisitions and Business Financing Craig Taggart  has almost a decade of experience in the fields of mergers and acquisitions and business financing. Mr. Taggart works strategically with his clients to achieve the highest value for their business within the capital markets. His experience with BCC Capital Partners in the M&A industry has greatly contributed to his understanding of transaction structure, strategic placement of buyers, and the attainment of maximum market value for his clients. He has represented and sold many businesses in a number of different industries and has significant experience working with companies in: continuing education, transportation, software and professional services. Mr. Taggart is currently working in the clean energy sector that covers multiple initiatives within M&A and corporate d...