Banco Popular de Puerto Rico

Krysta Lyon serves as Marketing Director for Fuoco Group and is responsible for firm-wide marketing strategy including implementation of marketing campaigns, communication and public relations strategies and collateral for the firm and it’s 5 offices.Krysta is skillful at identifying new marketing opportunities and establishing corresponding marketing campaigns to generate growth and new business for the firm. She specializes in social media implementation; she has developed projects bridging traditional and new marketing concepts to enhance their image while taking the firm’s marketing program to the next level.

Roman Zaurovich Matatov is a Forensic Accountant and Business Appraiser, specializing in business and intellectual property disputes. Mr. Matatov’s practice also includes appraising intangible assets, intellectual properties and business interests; commercial and matrimonial litigation support; investigative accounting; and insolvency and reorganization work for troubled businesses. Mr. Matatov is engaged by clients to assist with disputes and valuations in various industries including animation, branded apparel, consumer electronics, food technology, hospitality, insurance underwriting, internet and traditional retail and wholesale, pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, real estate development, and telecommunications. He has been involved in several high‐profile and complex matters, including determining trademark damages related to billions of dollars of alleged infringing sales; valuing the brand and patented technology for a food technology company; calculating the destroyed value of several businesses affected by the September 11th terrorist attacks; investigating malpractice related to a “Big Four” audit of an international company; and tracing recoverable assets in connection with a wellknown, multi‐million dollar mortgage fraud. Mr. Matatov’s earlier diverse background includes private industry accounting and taxation for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Mr. Matatov frequently presents before professional associations and currently teaches M.B.A. students Principles of Forensic Accounting at his alma mater.

Andrea Parness, owner of A. Parness Company, a small CPA firm based in Belle Harbor, Queens, NY, has been in public accounting for over 30 years.� Her firm offers a broad range of traditional and non-traditional services including personal, corporate, and estate tax services, reviews and compilations of financial statements, and outside comptroller-ship services.� Prior to starting her own firm in 1985, she was a partner in a small CPA firm located in Great Neck, NY and worked as an internal auditor and financial analyst for a Fortune 500 company.She is a member of the National Conference of CPA Practitioners (NCCPAP) Nassau �Suffolk Chapter, the AICPA and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPAS). She currently serves on the Long Island Tax Symposium Executive Committee.� She also services as a board member of the Nassau\Suffolk Chapter of NCCPAP� and the Education Foundation of the Nassau\Suffolk Chapter of NCCPAP.Andrea has been interviewed by NPR and NY1 regarding casualty losses and disaster prevention strategies for businesses. She continues to consult with local tax� practitioners, representatives of the NYS Small Business Development Centers and local business owners regarding various aspects of casualty loses and applicable grant and loan programs.Andrea received her B.A. in accounting from CUNY � Queens.� She is known for starting each day running on the beach and emailing out pictures of the sunrise.

Robert J. Chandler is the founder and acting President/CEO at Cloud9 Real Time, an accredited Managed Service Provider (MSP), application hosting company and licensed Intuit Commercial Host.Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Cloud9 Real Time (http://www.cloud9realtime.com) helps companies adapt to doing business "in the Cloud" – utilizing the Internet as the network for outsourcing information technology (IT) and software application (e.g., QuickBooks) services.Robert is an acknowledged industry visionary, published author and leader in Cloud computing technology.Robert is a leading national advocate of modern bookkeeping methods that include universal Internet service with remote access to client files, outsourcing of bookkeeping work, automated bookkeeping systems and techniques, professional certification for all bookkeeping practitioners and Cloud computing advancements for an aging industry.As a former accountant, Robert has hands-on experience with Cloud technology and hundreds of software applications.Robert is the author of the recently published book “Together in the Cloud” (http://robertjchandler.com), an informative "How To" guide that offers readers insight into how businesses can implement and utilize Cloud technologies in order to bridge the gap between users, applications and IT. Robert is regularly interviewed on the topic of Cloud Computing for SMBs.He is a sought-after speaker for Accounting and Technology conferences nationwide, and is actively involved in moving the accounting industry forward with advancements in technology.Robert recently won the award under category "Expert" for the 2012 Small Business Influencer Awards produced by Small Business Trends and BlackBerry. The Small Business Influencer Awards honor those who are influential to small businesses in North America through the products, services, knowledge, information or support they provide to the small business market.

Thomas "TJ" Schoessow is Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Cloud9 Real Time, an accredited Managed Service Provider (MSP) and licensed Intuit Commercial Host.At Cloud 9, TJ is responsible for establishing the company’s technical vision, ensuring adherence to technical standards and leading all aspects of technology development according to the company's strategic direction and growth objectives. His specific duties include leading the strategy for technology platforms, partnerships and external relationships, as well as building and managing the technology team.As head of Cloud9's IT department, TJ manages all company computers, servers, software, database management systems and related security.He oversees all company research and development efforts as well as special projects. He supervises software testing and information systems security and maintenance, as well as Web application and software development. He leads the company in anticipating and reacting to major technology changes, developing technology contingency plans to keep projects on track, and generating new products then facilitating their entry to market. TJ collaborates with the rest of the Cloud9 executive team to assess and recommend technologies in support of company needs.TJ has a reputation for adaptability, enthusiastic teamwork, impeccable service and doing a job right the first time.In his career, TJ has multiplatform experience and a hands-on background with proven skills in systems setup and optimization. He has demonstrated success in troubleshooting computer problems using comprehensive diagnostic procedures and performing installation/replacement of peripheral devices.Previously, he served as a senior network engineer and sales engineer, network administrator and network engineer at prominent San Diego-area firms.Thomas "TJ" Schoessow earned degrees in information systems at the University of Florida, Gainesville, and at the University of California San Diego (UCSD).

With his fresh approach to developing and integrating workplace cultures, his insistence on being client-centric, and his requirement that everyone be personally invested in client success, Dev Warren has taken multiple companies from average to high performing. Developing and implementing strategic visions and plans, building strong cultures, and focusing on client-driven offerings have always been key elements in Dev’s success.Dev is co-developer and presenter for Upstream Academy’s High Performance Firms program. He works closely with firms to help them identify and target high value methods of gaining and serving clients, leading teams, and engaging younger generations. Having coached numerous firms and younger employees, Dev utilizes non-traditional techniques to engage and excite younger professionals. Dev has also developed innovative and proven methods for assuring successful mergers. With years of experience molding the cultures of companies acquired under his direction, Dev has a truly unique approach that leaves nothing to chance and helps ensure success. His work integrating cultures during the M & A process has allowed for unprecedented expansion of holding companies under singular leadership teams.Dev is an Accenture Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSS BB). Prior to joining Anderson ZurMuehlen in 2011, he worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana directing strategic planning and visioning. In addition, he developed a process improvement division. Prior to his time at Blue Cross, Dev worked in the investment community overseeing numerous acquisitions while serving as chief financial officer, corporate and strategic development director, or controller. He has continually managed his own entrepreneurial enterprises in real estate, leasing, consulting, and telecommunications.He serves on the Lewis and Clark Area United Way and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Helena boards and is a Hunter Education Instructor for the State of Montana. He is also active in fundraising and support for wounded veterans and their families. Dev has a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University.

John serves as a strategic technology advisor to CPAs in the planning and deployment of effective technology solutions and workflow automation. As a co-founder of CPA Crossings, John specializes in facilitating the development of strategic technology plans, paperless workflows, client portal solutions and a comprehensive digital practice model. John recently co-authored “Ten Steps to a Digital Practice in the Cloud”, published by the AICPA. This book provides CPAs with a strategic roadmap for taking their firms online by leveraging cloud computing. John also developed an innovative model for delivering live CPE courses that utilize the Apple iPad to provide electronic course materials and an interactive classroom environment. John’s primary qualification is his passion for helping CPAs achieve success by leveraging technology. He has extensive knowledge and experience working with CPAs throughout the country.

Charlie Judy strongly believes HR’s relevance to an employee’s performance, success, and meaningful career experience drastically diminished during its recent ascent to the ranks of “strategic business partner.” Getting back to the basics of strong connections, good relationships, customized attention, and simplified processes are what he believes to be far more important than anything the broader HR, Recruiting, and Talent Management communities are currently focused on. Charlie, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Senior Professional of Human Resources (SPHR), brings more than two decades of experience as an executive in the human resources, recruiting, and shared services realms.He and his family have lived and worked all over the globe encompassing long-term assignments in Brussels, Belgium, and Hyderabad, India (where he built a global recruiting function that has hired more than 10,000 people over the last 10 years). He is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer of Baker Tilly, a prominent accounting and advisory firm with over 1,600 employees in major markets across the United States. He was previously a Human Capital Director with Navigant Consulting, the SVP of Shared Services and Human Resources for TLC Vision Corporation, and the VP of HR for Maverick Technologies. Charlie began his career with Deloitte as a CPA serving some of the firm's most prestigious clients; he transitioned into internal Human Resources and rapidly ascended to leadership roles where he made a career of successfully managing ambiguity and change.