Steve Rivers, CPA

Managing Partner

Steve is the co-founder and managing partner of Rivers & Moorehead, with over 23 years experience in public accounting, industry and consulting. In 2004, he founded R&M to provide businesses with the highest quality technical accounting, financial reporting and compliance resources. Steve has built the firm into the leading technical accounting consulting firm in Phoenix with a nationwide client list. He is an experienced leader who believes in clear communication, accountability, and execution.

Brian Jones

Partner

Brian joined the firm in 2014 to launch the firm’s Business Valuation Services practice. Brian has over 20 years of experience performing complex valuation engagements for various public and private entities as well as many Fortune 500 companies. Brian specializes in valuing complex securities and derivative financial instruments as well as contingent liabilities.

Kevin Marcelo, CPA

Partner

With over 15 years of experience in public accounting and as a consultant to some of Phoenix’s largest companies, Kevin primarily works within the firm’s SEC Compliance, Pre-Audit and Financial Reporting and Accounting Projects, Controllership Services & Staff Augmentation practice areas. Kevin specializes in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting as well as complex research and analysis within these areas.

Shawn Moore

Partner

Shawn’s deep industry experience provides clients with a unique prospective into their accounting functions. Shawn works within the firm’s Pre-Audit and Financial Reporting and Accounting Projects, Controllership Services & Staff Augmentation practices. He provides outsourced controller consulting services that include general ledger setup and maintenance, consolidations, accounting department best practices, accounting software implementation and efficiency maximization, monthly financial reporting and audit preparation.

Alex Manuel, CPA

Partner

With over seven years of experience in public accounting, Alex works within the firm’s Pre-Audit and Financial Reporting and Accounting Projects practice areas. Alex has worked in a wide variety of industries through his public accounting career, bringing U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting experience as well as research and analysis within these areas.

Eric Wolf

Partner

Eric Wolf leads the firm’s Complex Securities Valuation Services Practice and specializes in valuing complex securities, derivative financial instruments and contingent assets and liabilities.

Ebbie Wirick, CPA

Senior Manager

Ebbie is a senior manager and primarily works in the firm’s SEC Compliance, Pre-Audit and Financial Reporting, and Accounting Projects, Controllership Services & Staff Augmentation practices. Ebbie uses her excellent communication and technical skills, as well as her extensive experience servicing clients of multiple sizes and in multiple industries to provide excellent client service.

Austin Kupper, CPA

Senior Manager

With over ten years of experience in public accounting, Austin works within the firm’s Consulting and Accounting Services practice areas. Austin specializes in U.S. GAAP and financial reporting as well as complex research and analysis within these areas. Austin is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the AICPA.

Jon Blazak, CPA

Lori Meinhardt

Manager

Lori is a Manager in our SEC Reporting Practice and leads SEC filing engagements for companies of all size. Her background with Big Four and national consulting firms gives her a great framework for assisting clients with their accounting and reporting needs. She is well versed in closing processes, internal control design and evaluations, financial reporting and audit preparation.

Cory Strengholt, CPA

Manager

With over six years of experience in public accounting, Cory works within the firm’s Pre- Audit and Financial Reporting and Accounting Projects practice areas. His background with Big Four public accounting has allowed him to gain experience in a wide variety of industries as well as companies of all sizes. Cory is skilled in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, audit preparation as well as related technical accounting research and analysis.

Amy Odgers, CPA

Manager

With over six years of experience in Big Four public accounting, Amy served both public and private company clients, in a wide variety of industries. She works within the firm’s SEC Compliance, Pre-Audit Preparation and Outsourced Accounting Services practice areas, and is proficient in U.S. GAAP, SEC filings, financial reporting, internal controls, audit preparation, and technical accounting research.

Amro Hussien, CPA

Kalyn Blazak, CPA

Agata Steenken, CPA

Consultant

Agata has over 15 years of public accounting and industry experience and is a manager at our firm. Agata specializes in SEC reporting and external reporting for private companies.She is also a member of the adjunct faculty at Grand Canyon University. Agata is a Certified Public Accountant.

Dale Heitlauf, CPA

Consultant

Dale is a manager in our Accounting Consulting practice area. Dale has an extensive background as a CFO/Controller and consultant. His diverse background allows him to quickly assess clients’ needs and become productive on client engagements. He is well-versed in financial accounting and reporting, internal controls, audit preparation and SOX testing.

Gina Piergallini, CPA

Consultant

With over 11 years of experience in public accounting, Gina served both public and private company clients, in a wide variety of industries. She works within the firm’s SEC Compliance, Pre-Audit Preparation and Outsourced Accounting Services practice areas, and is proficient in U.S. GAAP, SEC filings, financial reporting, internal controls, audit preparation, and technical accounting research.

Professional Experience

• Director at BDO
• Certified Public Accountant in Arizona

Education

• Master of Accounting, Arizona State University
• Bachelor of Science, Accounting, The University of Arizona