ERIC M. WRIGHT, cpa, citp ERIC M. WRIGHT, CPA, CITP Eric has been involved with Information Technology with Schneider Downs since 1983. He specializes in and oversees the design, setup, installation and implementation of automated accounting, distribution and manufacturing systems. Eric has implemented a wide range of ERP software solutions for clients. Budgets associated with these solutions have ranged from $25,000 to $5 million. Many of these projects have entailed integrating the client supply chain with their manufacturing and distribution systems and, most recently, have involved integrating clients Web presence with their back office systems. In addition, Eric is responsible for the firm s IT compliance services. He has assisted a number of our clients with their compliance requirements, including PCI-DSS, SOX, ISO 27001 and NIST security audits. shareholder Technology Advisors Member Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - M.I.S. and High Tech Division Member Schneider Downs Manufacturing, Nonprofit and Transportation Services Industry Groups Board Member and Treasurer Gateway to the Arts Director Peters Township Baseball Association Fundraising Committee Member Boy Scouts of America Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) Technology Advisor s Department Chair Chair PICPA IT Assurance Committee B.S. Math and Computer Science, Waynesburg College, Magna Cum Laude Contact Eric: ewright@schneiderdowns.com p (412) 697-5328 f (412) 697-5728
CHRIS L. WATSON, MBA, CISA, CRISC CHRIS L. WATSON, MBA, CISA, CRISC As a member of our practice in Columbus, Ohio, Chris provides Technology Audit, Technology Consulting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Business Continuity Planning, SSAE16, Risk Management and Information Security services. Chris has extensive experience in the creation of risk assessment methodologies, work programs and audit approaches based upon standard methodologies such as CobIT and ITIL and in driving full IT Internal Audit programs for our clients from an outsourced and co-sourced Internal Audit perspective. He also has experience in performing compliance reviews and implementing information security and compliance programs, particularly with ISO 27001, NIST, GLBA, PCI-DSS and HIPAA. Chris has also worked with clients to conduct a Business Impact Analysis and to then develop and implement a Business Continuity Plan based upon the results. MANAGER Chris previously served as a client relationship manager with a large national firm. His engagements there included Information Systems General Control reviews, Information Systems Risk Assessments, Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting (formerly SAS 70), Information Security Compliance reviews, Business Continuity Planning, Sarbanes-Oxley internal and external documentation and testing, as well as Network Security Assessments and Internal Penetration Testing. Vice President - Central Ohio Information Systems Audit and Control Association Member - The Institute of Internal Auditors Member - Information Systems Security Association Committee Member - LifeCare Alliance Information Technology Committee B.S. - Technology, Bowling Green State University M.B.A. - Bowling Green State University Contact Chris: cwatson@schneiderdowns.com p (614) 586-7108 f (614) 586-7508 41 S. High Street, Suite 2100 Columbus, OH 43215
HEATHER A. HAEMER, CIA, CPA HEATHER A. HAEMER, CIA, CPA Heather has more than 10 years of internal auditing experience. She has extensive experience in financial and internal control review practices, operational and compliance audits, risk assessments, Sarbanes-Oxley control reviews and Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting (formerly SAS 70). Heather has also used data analysis techniques in numerous audits and special projects. Heather, prior to joining Schneider Downs, was an internal auditor with a major Pittsburgh university. As an internal auditor, she has provided recommendations for improving operating efficiency and effectiveness, as well as improvements for operations, policies and procedures. Heather has provided recommendations in the areas of operations, compliance and accounting process improvements. Member Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Pittsburgh Chapter Member American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Member Association of Certified Fraud Examiners B.A. Accounting, Gannon University MANAGER Contact Heather: hhaemer@schneiderdowns.com p (412) 697-5433 f (412) 697-5833
HOLLY L. RUSSO, CPA HOLLY L. RUSSO, CPA Holly is a Senior Manager in our Internal Audit Services department. She possesses a wealth of practical experience in the accounting field, with more than 20 years of accounting experience, including roles in both public accounting and industry. Holly started her career in the audit department of a Big Four accounting firm before moving into industry, where she held positions ranging from Financial Reporting Supervisor to Financial Accounting Manager for private and publicly held companies. During her career, Holly directed the monthly closing process for a leading confectionery manufacturer and managed the daily activities of its general accounting department. She remotely managed a team responsible for the review of that company s internal controls and accounting procedures across all manufacturing sites and managed cross-functional project teams responsible for various systems implementations. Holly performed internal audit reviews at manufacturing locations and conducted pre-implementation system reviews in coordination with the external auditors. SENIOR MANAGER Holly joined the firm in October 2006 and has performed and managed Sarbanes-Oxley compliance work for companies in the retail, manufacturing and financial services sectors in addition to providing Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting (formerly SAS 70) services for several clients. Her primary responsibilities include overseeing internal audits and Sarbanes-Oxley 404 support services. Member American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants Member Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) B.S. Accounting, University of Maryland at College Park Contact Holly: hrusso@schneiderdowns.com p (412) 697-5337 f (412) 697-5737
steven d. thompson, cpa steven d. thompson, CPA Steve has more than 20 years of public accounting experience. While in public accounting, Steve has served both public and privately held companies in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, supply chain, restaurant/retail, technology services, professional services, financial services and healthcare organizations. Steve spent more than 10 years of his career in public accounting with a national firm serving predominately public registrants. Steve also has experience in private industry as a corporate controller for a multi-location, family-owned business. Steve has consulted on a variety of accounting, auditing and business issues for national SEC clients, as well as private businesses and has been involved in several initial public offerings. He is active in our SEC practice and also oversees the delivery of our Service Organization Control (SOC) reporting (formerly SAS 70). Steve also consults on due diligence, process improvement projects and is involved in the delivery of internal audit services. shareholder Accounting, Assurance and Advisory Services Member American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants Member Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) South Fayette Youth Soccer and Basketball Coach Treasurer and Board Member South Fayette Lady Lions Basketball Association Board Member Duquesne University Accounting Advisory Board Member of Finance Committee Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Gala Chair Schneider Downs SEC Practice Group Co-Chair Schneider Downs Major Company Initiative Group B.S. - Accounting, Penn State University Contact Steve: sthompson@schneiderdowns.com p (412) 697-5258 f (412) 697-5658