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SPEAKERS - Day 2 Sheri Berilla
Sheri has been with Capital Region Water for 10 years. In those 10 years she has transitioned from the accounting department to engineering, allowing for a synergy to enhance CRW’s life-cycle costing.
Scott Hursh, CPA, CCIFP, CDA, CGMA
Scott is recognized as an authority in financial management, tax, and government contract consulting for architectural and engineering firms. His advanced experience in the application and interpretation of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), AASHTO Audit Guide, Cost Accounting Standards, and AE tax issues guides firms toward minimizing tax obligations and boosting profitability.
An avid outdoorsman, Scott is equally at home on the front lines with his clients, discovering the distinct characteristics that make their company tick. His passion for the AE industry is well known and often showcased at trade organization conferences and events where he is a frequent presenter on AE related topics.
Kate Allen, PE, MBA
Kate’s 25 years of experience in the Architecture and Engineering industry includes leadership roles as a Consultant, Principal-in-Charge, and National Engineering Director. Her primary focus is on helping clients with transition strategies including ownership transition
and mergers and acquisitions. Kate applies a “lead with people” approach as she partners with firms to successfully anticipate and prepare for their future.
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