FORENSIC & VALUATION Expert Witness Directory
Table of Contents Travis Lance Billings, MT 2 Doug Cash Denver, CO 3 Jeremy Bendewald, Fargo, ND 4 Chad Flanagan Fargo, ND 5 Brian Christensen Golden, CO 6 Heather Thielges Mankato, MN 7 Jason Olson Minneapolis, MN 8 David Riley Minneapolis, MN 9 Brook Schaub Minneapolis, MN 10 Brett Johnson Oklahoma City, OK 11 Lela Lawless Phoenix, AZ 12 Erik Gilbertson Sioux Falls, SD 13 Jeremy Jennings Tulsa, OK 14
Overview Professional Advice You can rely on Eide Bailly s Forensic and Valuation team to provide the specialized resources and accurate information you need. Why Choose Eide Bailly Eide Bailly has developed a dedicated team of forensic and valuation professionals. When you work with Eide Bailly, our Certified Fraud Examiners, licensed private investigators, former law enforcement professionals, Computer Forensic Experts, Certified Forensic Interviewers, Certified Valuation Analysts, Certified Management Accountants, Certified Financial Planners, Personal Financial Specialists, Accredited Senior Appraisers, and Certified Public Accountants including Accreditation in Business Valuation and Certification in Financial Forensics, have the knowledge and expertise to assist you with your litigation needs. Business Valuation Computer Forensics Criminal Litigation Support Forensic Accounting About Eide Bailly As a top 25 CPA firm in the nation, Eide Bailly provides nearly 54,000 clients across the country with assurance and tax services, accounting solutions, employee benefit solutions, financial services, wealth management, forensic and valuation services, transaction services, enterprise risk management, and technology solutions. The Firm has offices located in Phoenix, Arizona.; Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins, Golden, and Grand Junction, Colorado.; Boise, Idaho; Dubuque, Iowa; Mankato and Minneapolis, Minnesota.; Billings, Montana; Elko, Fallon, Las Vegas, and Reno, Nevada; Fargo, Bismarck, and Williston, North Dakota; Norman, Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma; Sioux Falls and Aberdeen, South Dakota; Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah; and Spokane, Washington. We hope you will find our expert witness directory useful. We have highlighted each professional s areas of expertise under his or her photograph. If we can help you with any of your litigation needs, please call one of our specialists today. 1
Travis Lance, ASA Business Valuation Manager Billings, Montana 406.896.2437 tlance@eidebailly.com Business Valuation Provides litigation support services including business valuation, lost profits and economic damages analyses, detailed financial analyses, valuation of complex securities, and preparation of expert reports. Performs valuation services for the purposes of estate and gift taxation, marital dissolution, employee stock ownership, dispute resolution, and strategic information and planning. Specializes in valuation for estate and gift taxation planning, compliance, and dispute resolution purposes. Experience with many industries including agriculture, apparel, construction and contracting, food service, forest products, grocery stores, health care, high-tech, hotel and hospitality, insurance, leasing, manufacturing, natural resources, newspapers, oil development and production, oilfield service operations, pharmaceuticals, printing, public utilities, publishing, ranching, real estate holding companies, recreational services, restaurant, and retailing. Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Business Valuation Discipline Association American Society of Appraisers Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Finance Montana State University, Billings 2
Douglas E. Cash, MBA, CFE, CFI, CFCI Forensic Accounting Manager Denver, Colorado 303.586.8504 dcash@eidebailly.com Forensic Accounting Criminal Litigation Support More than 27 years law enforcement experience with an emphasis on white collar crime (Retired, May 2005). More than eight years of experience providing forensic accounting services for clients, with a special knowledge of fraudulent and criminal activity. Lead investigator in various types of fraud related investigations, including embezzlement, money laundering, identity theft, Ponzi and Pyramid schemes and theft by misrepresentation. Documents and quantifies fraud losses as well as assists with civil and criminal proceedings for clients. Assists clients with insurance claims involving fraud losses. Former Special Agent with the State of Arizona, Department of Insurance, Fraud Unit. Former Financial Investigator for JP Morgan Chase Bank. Former Legislative Committee Chairman for the Fraternal Order of Police. Completed courses in the Reid, Cognitive and Kinesic disciplines of Interview & Interrogation Training. Instructs Interview & Identifying Deception classes for organizations and governmental agencies. Association of Certified Fraud Examiners International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators National Association of Bunco Investigators International Association of Interviewers Designations & Licensures Certified Fraud Examiner Certified Forensic Interviewer Certified Financial Crimes Investigator Private Investigator, Arizona Master of Business Administration University of Phoenix, Arizona Master of Science/Administration of Justice and Security University of Phoenix, Arizona Bachelor of Science, Business Administration University of Phoenix, Arizona 3
Jeremy Bendewald, MBA, CFE, CFI Principal, Director of Forensic Services 701.239.8513 jbendewald@eidebailly.com Forensic Accounting Criminal Litigation Support Bankruptcy Investigations Serves as Eide Bailly's Director of Forensic Accounting and Investigative Services. More than 14 years of experience providing forensic accounting services for clients, with special knowledge in detection of fraudulent activity through computer data and accounting software. Participates with criminal and civil court of law proceedings regarding allegations of fraud. Provides significant fraud management services for many different types of organizations, including development of on-going fraud management control systems. Advanced education and training in the interview and interrogation technique. Association of Certified Fraud Examiners Forensic EnCase Methodology Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation Wicklander Zulawski method of conducting interviews and interrogation Designations & Licensures Certified Fraud Examiner Master's Degree in Fraud Management Certified Forensic Interviewer Private Investigator Arizona, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nevada and California Master of Business Administration, Fraud Management and Economic Crime Utica College founded by Syracuse University, New York Bachelor of Science, Accounting with Forensic Accounting emphasis North Dakota State University, Fargo 4
Chad Flanagan, CPA, ABV Director of Valuations, Partner Fargo, North Dakota 701.239.8587 cflanagan@eidebailly.com Business Valuation Performs litigation support services involving marital dissolution, shareholder disputes, economic damages and other miscellaneous litigation. Provides management consulting services including profitability improvement, succession planning and litigation support for attorneys and individuals. Performs valuation services for estate and gift tax purposes, purchasing and selling businesses and litigation purposes. Specializes in valuing intangible assets, including technology, patents and contractual agreements. Works with a variety of clients, including professional service companies, manufacturers, distribution companies, equipment dealers and health care providers. Performs financial projections and forecasts and strategic planning, as well as other general business consulting service. Certified Public Accountant Accredited in Business Valuation American Institute of Certified Public Accountants North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants Institute of Business Appraisers Red River Valley Estate Council Healthcare Financial Management Association Bachelor of Business Administration University of North Dakota, Grand Forks 5
Brian S. Christensen, ASA Business Valuation Manager Golden, Colorado 303.459.6743 bchristensen@eidebailly.com Business Valuations More than 15 years business valuation experience providing services for estate and gift tax purposes, marital dissolution, mergers and acquisitions, dissenting stockholder actions, ESOPs, buy-sell agreements and intangible asset valuation. Provides litigation support services including business valuation, lost profit and damage analyses, detailed financial analyses, and preparation of expert reports. Experience assisting owners of private companies in preparing offering memorandums, locating and contacting potential buyers, and marketing their companies for sale. Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Business Valuation Discipline American Society of Appraisers Bachelor of Business Administration Finance and Marketing, University of Wisconsin 6
Heather Thielges, CPA, CVA Partner Mankato, Minnesota 507.386.6225 hthielges@eidebailly.com Business Valuation More than 13 years public accounting experience serving clients in a variety of industries including real estate, health care, professional services and renewable energy. Performs litigation support services involving marital dissolution, shareholder disputes, economic damages and other miscellaneous litigation. Performs valuation services for estate and gift tax purposes, purchasing and selling businesses and litigation purposes. Provides income tax planning and consulting services to individuals and businesses. Certified Public Accountant Certified Valuation Analyst American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts Bachelor of Science, Accounting Minnesota State University, Mankato 7
Jason Olson, MBA, CPA, CFF, CFE, CFI Partner, Forensic Accounting Minneapolis, Minnesota 612.253.6554 jwolson@eidebailly.com Forensic Accounting Criminal Litigation Support Bankruptcy Investigations Provides forensic accounting services for complex financial transactions. Documents and quantifies fraud losses for businesses. Provides litigation support for civil and criminal proceedings. Documents weaknesses in internal controls and recommends solutions to mitigate future opportunities for fraud. Assists clients with insurance claims regarding fraud losses. Provides accounting, audit and tax services to clients. Advanced education and training in interview and interrogation technique. Certified Public Accountant Certified Fraud Examiner Certified Forensic Interviewer Certified in Financial Forensics Private Investigator, Minnesota American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Association of Certified Fraud Examiners State of Minnesota Board of Accountancy Bachelor of Science, Accounting with Forensic Accounting emphasis - North Dakota State University, Fargo Master of Business Administration, Fraud Management and Economic Crime Utica College founded by Syracuse University, New York 8
David D. Riley, CPA, ABV, CFF, CFE, ASA, CVA, CMA Forensic Accounting Manager Minneapolis, Minnesota 612.253.6522 driley@eidebailly.com Business Valuation Forensic Accounting Bankruptcy Investigations More than 30 years of experience assisting judges, boards of directors, management and other clients. As a consulting and/or expert witness, performed more than 60 cases regarding financial, valuation and fraud issues. Assisted the courts as a Rule 114 qualified neutral in the roles of mediator, arbitrator and Financial Early Neutral Evaluator (FENE) for more than 19 years. Was one of the first non-attorney qualified neutrals in the State of Minnesota. Valued portfolio of intangible assets at $35 million after an unsolicited offer of $8 million was submitted. Negotiated price was $33 million. Participated (by invitation only the top 50 valuation professionals) in a global business valuation summit. Led investigations resulting to the de-listing of a NYSE company, correcting balances at a Bahamian Bank and finding $6 million of "channeled funds" by CFO. Performed forensic accounting for North America's largest single provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, a publicly-held company. National instructor of litigation support and financial principles for member accreditation through the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) and American Society of Appraisers (ASA). Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV); Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) Certified Management Accountant (CMA) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) / American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) / Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Masters of Business Administration, Finance St. Thomas University, St. Paul, Minnesota Bachelor of Arts, Marketing Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona 9
Brook Schaub Forensic Accounting Manager Minneapolis, Minnesota 612.253.6561 bschaub@eidebailly.com Computer Forensics Criminal Litigation Support More than 30 years of licensed law enforcement experience. More than 20 years experience performing computer forensic examinations in criminal and civil cases. Experienced in federal and state court testimony and rules of evidence. Testified and assisted in writing Minnesota statutes relating to electronic evidence. Wrote the initial federal grant starting the Minnesota Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Conducts training sessions worldwide on computer crimes and digital evidence. Licensed Private Detective, Minnesota Seized Computer Evidence Recovery Specialist Certified Handheld Forensic Examiner, Paraben Corporation Certified E-discovery Specialist High Technology Crime Investigation Association Necrosearch International Association of Certified Fraud Investigators Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists Southern Police Institute University of Louisville, Kentucky National White Collar Crime Center Glen Allen, Virginia Federal Law Enforcement Training Center 10
Brett Johnson, CPA/CFF, CFE, CFI Forensic Accounting Senior Manager Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 405.858.5504 bjohnson@eidebailly.com Forensic Accounting Criminal Litigation Support More than 10 years experience providing forensic accounting and investigative services to a variety of industries. Specializes in providing fraud detection, investigation and prevention consulting services to clients. Extensive experience in tracing illicit funds through multiple accounts and entities. Identifies employee fraud schemes through review of supporting documentation and interviews. Helps clients file employee dishonesty claims with their insurance providers. Extensive experience in conducting internal control examinations to aide in strengthening controls over cash and assets. Certified Public Accountant Certified Fraud Examiner Certified in Financial Forensics Certified Forensic Interviewer Private Investigator, Minnesota North Dakota Society of Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Association of Certified Fraud Examiners International Association of Interviewers Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Fraud Investigation North Dakota State University, Fargo 11
Lela Lawless, CPA, ABV, CFF, CVA Forensics & Valuation Senior Manager Phoenix, Arizona 602.264.8641 llawless@eidebailly.com Business Valuation Forensic Accounting Bankruptcy Investigations More than 20 years experience in public accounting. Areas of expertise include complex litigation support, business valuation, forensic accounting, fraud detection, analyzing claims and calculating economic damages related to lost profits, fraud schemes, accounting malpractice claims, securities litigation, bankruptcy, employment, contract disputes and other business disputes. Prepares expert reports, supporting schedules, analysis and exhibits used in all phases of commercial litigation. Testified in federal and state courts and U.S. tax court. Certified Public Accountant Accredited in Business Valuation Certified in Financial Forensics Certified Valuation Analyst Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Member, AICPA Business Valuation Committee, Appointed 2013 Member, AICPA Forensics and Valuation Services Section Member, Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants (ASCPA) Member, ASCPA Litigation and Forensics Services Section o Steering Committee Member Member, ASCPA Business Valuation Services Section o Steering Committee Member Member, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA) Bachelor of Science University of Arizona, Tucson Master of Business Administration, Accounting University of Arizona, Tucson 12
Erik Gilbertson, CPA/ABV/CFF Business Valuation Manager Sioux Falls, South Dakota 605.367.6722 egilbertson@eidebailly.com Business Valuation More than eight years of experience in public accounting. Performs litigation support services involving marital dissolution, shareholder disputes and economic damages, including detailed financial analyses and preparation of expert reports. Performs valuation services for estate and gift taxation, purchasing and selling businesses and litigation purposes. Experience with providing tax planning, tax compliance, assurance services and consulting services for individuals, businesses, non-profits and retirement plans. Testified in state court as an expert witness for both criminal and civil matters. Certified Public Accountant Accredited in Business Valuation Certified in Financial Forensics American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Forensic and Valuation Services Section, AICPA South Dakota Certified Public Accountant Society Bachelor of Arts, Professional Accountancy and Business Administration - Augustana College, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 13
Jeremy C. Jennings, CPA/ABV Business Valuation Senior Manager Tulsa, Oklahoma 918.388.6604 jjennings@eidebailly.com Business Valuation More than 13 years of experience including both public and private accounting. Experience with providing a broad range of services including assurance, tax compliance, tax planning and consulting for individuals, businesses, nonprofits and retirement plans. Experience with a variety of industries, including professional service companies, manufacturers, construction and contracting, automobile dealers, health care providers and nonprofit organizations. Performs valuation services for estate and gift tax purposes, purchasing and selling businesses and management planning purposes. Performs litigation support services involving economic damages, shareholder disputes and other miscellaneous litigation. Performs financial projections and forecasts and advanced business reporting, as well as other general business consulting service. American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Forensic and Valuation Services Section, AICPA Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants Tulsa Estate Planning Forum Designations & Licensures Certified Public Accountant Accredited in Business Valuation Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Oklahoma State University 14