Age: 35
BS business administration ’04
Managing director/principal, The Mercadien Group
My Greatest Accomplishment
Amid all of life’s demands, being a devoted husband and father is and will likely remain my greatest accomplishment. Although my professional achievements pale in comparison, my unique blend of street smarts and school smarts has paved the way for other successes in business. In my role at Mercadien, I provide investigative insight and financial clarity to high-profile clients in the midst of business controversy, complex disputes and civil and criminal litigation. I’m best known for breaking down complex situations into smaller, more manageable issues by applying a blue-collar approach to solving white-collar problems. Several of my clients and colleagues refer to me as “the Rocky Balboa of the accounting profession” or some variation thereof. I take that as a compliment, I think.
How Drexel Helped
My experiences at Drexel proved to be invaluable, from the impactful co-op positions that fueled my career to the influential network I built along the way.
Where I’ll Be In Five Years
My five-year plan includes a number of personal and professional goals, one of which is to fully integrate digital forensics and e-discovery consulting into my practice area, because changes in technology will continue to impact the way we interact and do business.