Expert witness that has over 30 years of experience in public accounting and consulting, with a concentration in the automotive industry and related financial and operational matters. Their expert witness work spans more than 20 years and includes deposition and courtroom testimony in automobile dealership litigation, as well as qualification in U.S. Bankruptcy Court proceedings involving dealership valuation and in state arbitration hearings addressing dealership operations. Their professional background includes longstanding involvement with dealership organizations and advisory environments, as well as ongoing work with numerous dealership franchises, providing insight into day-to-day operational and financial performance. Their work includes analysis of automotive dealership operations and financial structures, with emphasis on tax matters, audits, business valuations, and forensic accounting. Key areas of analysis involve benchmarking, operational reviews, profit improvement, and evaluation of buy/sell agreements, due diligence, and transactional activity related to dealership mergers and acquisitions. The expert also addresses fraud-related matters, including fraud detection, fraud examination, and business fraud investigations, as well as valuation disputes where dealership financial data, internal controls, and electronic data processing systems such as ADP and Reynolds and Reynolds are central to the issues.

Experience extends to both new and used vehicle operations, including the functional relationships between sales, service, and parts departments and their impact on dealership performance. This background supports analysis in matters involving dealership operations, valuation controversy, and financial or operational disputes, where a detailed understanding of dealership workflows and revenue structures is required.

The expert is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in multiple states and holds credentials as a Diplomate of Forensic Accounting and Certified Forensic Accountant through the American Board of Forensic Accounting. They hold a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. Professional affiliations include participation with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the American Board of Forensic Accounting, the American College of Forensic Examiners, the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, the New Jersey State Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the National Alliance of Auto Dealer Advisors.