Bob is a co-founder of Bridgepoint Consulting. His expertise ranges from Sarbanes-Oxley to strategic financial consulting for high-growth companies. Bob’s prior experience includes 25 years with the Big Four accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. While with PwC, he served as an audit partner and became the managing partner of the Austin office in 1995.

Throughout his career, his clients and experience have ranged from early-stage start-ups to multinational companies where he was responsible for overseeing a number of IPOs. Subsequent to his years in public accounting, Bob served as CFO of several early-stage technology companies. Bob holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Texas Tech University and he is a Certified Public Accountant* in Texas.

Bill has 25 years of financial experience – ten years with Big Four firms plus experience as the CFO of early-stage and mid-market companies. He has extensive transaction experience, particularly around bankruptcy and turnaround situations. Bill also has extensive organization and corporate governance and risk expertise. He has led companies through Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and risk abatement.

During his career, he has managed and overseen corporate operations, vendors and consulting projects in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim. He was awarded the Certified Insolvency and Reorganization Advisor (CIRA) designation in 1992; the Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP) distinction in 2009 and is a Certified Public Accountant* in the State of Texas. Bill received his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University. Currently, he serves on the Board and is a former president of the Turnaround Management Association, Central Texas chapter and is on the Board of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas and former Board Member of Colorado River Foundation.

Michael has 25 years of experience in complex integrated business solutions. Prior to joining Bridgepoint Consulting, he served as managing director at KPMG Consulting, working with a range of private and public sector organizations. He oversaw the planning, design and implementation of business solutions for human resources, finance and case management.

Michael specializes in tailoring solutions specific to the business problem, defining the appropriate approach and deploying the right combination of client and consulting resources to implement the solutions. He has extensive experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, package software implementation and custom development. Michael has a Bachelor of Arts from Austin College with an emphasis in accounting and information technology.

Manuel Azuara has over 15 years of experience in auditing, business process re-engineering and corporate governance across a broad spectrum of both public and private sector clients. During his consulting career, Manuel has helped multiple companies in times of crisis, including mergers and acquisitions, fraud investigations, exit strategies, and cash optimization. Manuel is also the former CFO of Public Strategies Inc, where he provided financial leadership and direction in all areas of the firm, including implementation of global cash management procedures during the company’s expansion into Europe and Mexico. Manuel combines business vision, communication skills, soft management skills and technical savvy with the ability to plan, coordinate and execute. Manuel helps lead Bridgepoint’s CFO Services practice.

Manuel received his Accounting degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Manuel is a Board Member of Greenlights for Nonprofit Success and is a former National Board Member for the Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accounting (ALPFA). He has also participated in the Junior Achievement Program and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program throughout Central Texas.

David has over 25 years of experience in internal audit, accounting management, and corporate governance/compliance. Prior to joining Bridgepoint Consulting, David was an Executive Director in Ernst & Young’s advisory practice serving clients across various industries and ranging from public multinational Fortune 100 to private emerging companies. He led projects covering Internal Audit implementation through outsourcing; Sarbanes-Oxley compliance; risk management; and business process/control improvement. David also served as Controller for a manufacturer/distribution company and internal auditor for a large defense contractor.

David leverages his expertise in understanding business issues, people management and technical skills to help companies achieve sustainable risk management and compliance solutions. He received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Oklahoma Christian University, is a Certified Public Accountant* in the state of Texas and is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors.

Dawn Ragan has 20 years of experience in financial services and turnaround management. She is skilled in quickly assessing complex situations, developing effective operational and financial restructuring solutions, and managing multiple constituencies. She has experience in a number of industries, such as: Construction, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Hospitality and Timeshare, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Retail and Technology. Ms. Ragan’s engagements have included assets and operations in China, Japan, Europe, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Canada and the United States. She has served in a variety of interim management positions including CFO, COO and CRO, and has provided expert witness testimony.

Previously, Ms. Ragan was a principal of a national advisory firm. She was also a senior manager and a member of the restructuring practice of a Big Four accounting firm and vice president of a Wall Street investment bank.

Ms. Ragan holds a bachelor's degree in accounting, magna cum laude, from Regis University, and an executive MBA from Southern Methodist University. She is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, Turnaround Management Association, Association of Insolvency and Restructuring Advisors, International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation, and Texas Wall Street Women. Ms. Ragan is published on the topic of Substantive Consolidation.

Monica brings more than 20 years of financial and accounting experience to our team. Prior to joining Bridgepoint Consulting, Monica served as the Chief Financial Officer at Red River Service Corporation, Inc. in Dripping Springs, TX. Earlier in her career, she was the CFO at Schlotzsky’s shortly after it went public and has been in a variety of other consulting, accounting and auditing roles.

Monica’s focus is managing relationships with consultants and BPC clients to ensure complete customer satisfaction. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and is a Certified Public Accountant* in the State of Texas.

Vince brings to Bridgepoint Consulting over 17 years experience in sales and business development in the services industry. Most recently he was the lead partner for accounting & finance of an Austin startup company. Vince has served in leadership roles with two publicly traded staffing companies, bringing a track record of strong leadership and growth not just locally but also in two other major Texas markets.

Vince is largely focused on the strategic business development and regional growth of Bridgepoint Consulting’s practice. He also manages marketing initiatives and messaging to the business community including website content, social media, and the periodic newsletter. Vince received a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from the University of Texas at San Antonio and serves on the membership committee for the local chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI).

Spencer Epley has over 5 years of Executive Recruiting experience in the Austin marketplace, specializing in permanent placements in Accounting & Finance. Spencer joined Bridgepoint in June 2010 after spending 4 years with a national staffing firm. He previously worked for 3 years as a CPA with Deloitte & Touche, in the Audit division of their Austin office. Spencer has successfully recruited financial talent for clients ranging from VC-backed start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, and he focuses on positions ranging from Experienced Staff up to CFO-level. He also leads the recruiting efforts for Bridgepoint Consulting’s internal staff. Spencer received his Master’s in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin in 2003, after graduating from Hendrix College in Conway, AR with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics. Please visit our jobs page to inquire about available positions with Bridgepoint Consulting.