Brian Medley is founder and principal of VertexCFO. A CFO with more than 25 years of experience in financial, accounting and operational services, Brian has an approachable style along with middle market growth company expertise. Brian founded VertexCFO to provide the outsourced expert-level resources start-up and middle market companies need to reach their goals. One of Brian’s greatest strengths is his ability to translate complex financial material into meaningful information for his CEO clients, allowing them to easily comprehend the data and confidently present financial results to their executive boards and investors. Brian has a personable approach that clients connect with and value.

Kevin McMahon joined the company in 2019 bringing more than 25 years of experience in financial leadership — strategic planning, financial analysis, key metrics development, financial reporting process improvement, and M&A including post-deal integration. His career spans multiple industries, incorporating telecom, software, data management and retail companies. Kevin has a deep knowledge of finance for SaaS companies, with a proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives for profitability improvements. Kevin is married with 3 kids, enjoys road biking and has completed 10 Century rides in Colorado, supporting local charities. He enjoys cooking and spends vacation time in Europe where he can visit his family.

With nearly three decades of experience in financial, accounting and IT systems consulting for Fortune 1000 companies, Chris leads VertexCFO’s Technical Services Group, including design and implementation of client accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions. With a primary focus on operating systems and process improvements, Chris helps clients understand their information system needs, and implements solutions that streamline processes and improve financial performance. Prior to consulting for 20+ years, Chris held full-time controller and auditor roles. Chris serves as treasurer and a board member for Outdoor Buddies, a nonprofit organization that takes disabled people on hunting and fishing trips. Chris enjoys skiing, hiking and biking in the Colorado mountains.

Sharon Bashaw Kirkendall serves as CFO, Advisor for VertexCFO clients. She has more than 20 years of experience in financial leadership and extensive expertise in financial analysis, GAAP financial reporting, forecasting, cash flow management, and collaborating with clients to achieve strategic goals for middle market companies. Sharon is passionate about building strong relationships with her clients to improve their financial and operational processes and meet their strategic goals. Her career spans multiple industries including technology, SaaS, health care, marketing and advertising, B2B distribution, real estate, and construction services. Prior to joining VertexCFO, she was the Controller for Health Inventures where she oversaw all corporate accounting functions. Sharon holds a B.S. degree in business administration and finance from California State University – Hayward’s School of Business and Economics. She enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and is a self-proclaimed foodie who enjoys exploring new cuisine.

Jazmin Dukes is Controller, Advisory Services and serves in the capacity of a fractional Controller for VertexCFO clients. Jazmin thrives on helping business owners and management teams solve complex accounting issues and enjoys being a key accounting team member. She works with accounting teams to improve transactional processes and brings clarity to financial information. Her years of experience in accounting include overseeing payroll, accounts receivables, accounts payable, corporate bank accounts, tax filings, general ledger reconciliations, financial analysis and preparation of financial statements for small, middle-market and large corporations. In addition, she has been a business owner herself, and understands first-hand the challenges her clients face. She also served as a controller for Vivax Pros, a 40-million-dollar home improvement company, where she managed an eight-person accounting department, as well as daily bank deposits, an online banking portal, payroll, quarterly taxes and the preparation of financial statements. She holds a BS degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. Additionally, she is a Certified Management Accountant, Certified Notary of Colorado and Certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor. Jazmin enjoys outdoor activities and running triathlons and half marathons in her spare time.

Nicola serves as Controller, Advisory Services for VertexCFO clients. She has 16+ years of experience as a talented financial leader. She’s committed to developing robust standards, internal controls and processes and strives to keep company financial operations compliant, accurate and cost-effective. Nicola has expertise in budgeting, forecasting, project accounting and capital budgeting in both the public and private sectors. She had responsibility for all financial reporting, month-end reporting and analysis for programs in excess of $110 million for a subsidiary of PACCAR, a $23 billion Fortune 500 manufacturing company. She also gained valuable experience working in SOX compliance and SEC reporting, preparing forms 10-K and 10-Q. Nicola started her career at a public accounting firm, working for five years in auditing across many industries. Nicola received a B.B.A in Accounting at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. In her spare time, Nicola enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys, gardening and especially loves living near the water and escaping to the islands of Puget Sound.

Carrie Williams is Controller of Advisory Services and serves in the capacity of a fractional Controller for VertexCFO clients. She has more than 12 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting and leading and mentoring cross-functional teams in the manufacturing, construction, sales, service and healthcare industries. Carrie collaborates with her clients to develop and implement process improvement programs and has experience with accounting system upgrades, project profitability, time tracking processes, ASC 606 accounting guidelines and sales and use tax compliance. Prior to joining VertexCFO, she was the Controller for Eaton Metal Products Company LLC, a private company with two parent companies, five subsidiaries and more than 200 employees. Her responsibilities included managing the accounting and HR teams. She was responsible for all the financial transactions of the company reporting to the President and CEO. Carrie also has five years of experience in the healthcare industry, as well as public accounting experience with an emphasis on tax services. She holds a BS degree in Public Accounting from Colorado Mesa University. She spends her spare time hiking, biking, and traveling with her family.

With more than 15 years’ experience in full-cycle accounting, account management and operations, Mary has developed a passion for assisting her clients in making informed decisions to achieve their goals. As a senior accountant for VertexCFO, she specializes in transactional accounting, processes and efficiencies for AP, billing, collections, payroll, sales and use taxes, general ledger maintenance and month-end close reconciliations. An experienced fractional accountant and consultant, she has supported growing organizations in day-day transactional accounting, budget-actual reporting, month-end balance sheet and income statement review, cash flow reporting and system implementation to improve accounting processes. Mary’s clients appreciate her strong work ethic, organizational skills and commitment to their success. She holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Colorado. In her free time, Mary likes to enjoy the Colorado mountains, scuba dive and maintain her koi pond.

Shannon Krey is an Accounting Advisor at VertexCFO with diverse experience in the accounting field. In her role at VertexCFO, she supports controllers, CFOs and clients by performing monthly reconciliations, coordinating payroll details, managing bookkeeping responsibilities and assisting clients with daily transactional accounting duties.

Shannon has a detail-oriented style and she enjoys teaming with her clients to improve their accounting processes and meet their strategic operational goals. She is a seasoned professional at managing QuickBooks for small- to mid-sized companies.

Shannon holds a BA degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado.

A Colorado native, Shannon enjoys spending time with her two boys attending weekend football games, going on family beach vacations, running trails and enjoying all that Colorado has to offer, along with the families' beloved "Winny," a Shetland Sheepdog.