I was born and raised in Southern California and I got my Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Biola University.

Before Embark, I started my career in public accounting at KPMG, where I spent almost two decades gaining diverse experience across multiple markets. I began in the Orange County, CA audit practice, then took an international rotation to Brisbane, Australia for three years – an experience that not only broadened my perspective but also gave me deep expertise in IFRS and international auditing standards. From there, I continued my journey through Houston, New York City (where I worked with KPMG's Department of Professional Practice), and finally New Orleans. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of serving clients across a wide range of industries – from healthcare and energy to construction and manufacturing – which taught me that every business has its unique challenges and opportunities.

My client service experience includes public companies, multinational organizations, PE firms, closely held private companies and PE portfolio companies.

At Embark, I focus on what I'm most passionate about: partnering with our people to solve the complex problems that keep CFOs up at night. Whether we're guiding companies through technical accounting challenges, supporting M&A transactions, improving client accounting processes to facilitate growth or helping clients prepare for IPOs, I'm committed to finding solutions for whatever business complexities come our way. What truly drives me, though, is investing in our team and helping each person reach their full potential. When our people thrive, our clients receive the exceptional service they deserve – and that's a win-win that makes all the difference.

Outside of work, I love to spend quality time with my family, helping out our church family,  work on my golf game (with varying degrees of success), and enjoy some moments fishing anywhere you can fish. These activities help me recharge and maintain the balance that's essential for bringing my best self to work each day.