Mike Bress

With over 35 years of experience, Mike has built and led high-performing teams in accounting, finance, and operations. In recent years, he has operated as a fractional CFO/COO with a practice focused on venture- and private equity-backed companies across various industries. Mike's extensive background includes roles as CFO and/or COO for organizations ranging from tech-related start-ups to multi-billion-dollar asset management companies including a unique stint as the "CFO" of a US Navy submarine. As a financial strategist, he has assisted over 100 clients in maximizing value through in-depth financial analysis, executing complex transactions, and reengineering business processes.

Mike has a degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Georgetown University.  

When he's not managing data and Excel spreadsheets, Mike enjoys spending time with his wife, kids, grandkids, and friends. He loves hiking the heights of Colorado, biking along the lakes of Wisconsin, exploring new cities and countries, or relaxing by (or below the surface of) the ocean. In his spare time, Mike also started and runs a non-profit animal rescue that adopts and fosters dogs, cats, horses, and other hooved animals.

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