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Tony is one of two Members-in-Charge of Brown Smith Wallace’s Audit Group. He is active in all internal committee's which oversees the day-to-day operations of the firm's professional and administrative staff. Seasoned with more than 15 years’ experience, Tony has a strong background in cash flow management, family tax and succession planning project management, staff development and management consulting.He works closely with privately held clients in the construction, manufacturing, distribution, service, technology and financial services industries. In addition to traditional accounting, audit and tax services, Tony enjoys providing clients with in-depth consulting, operational assessment and process improvement strategies. He has successfully assisted clients to: Develop a blueprint for long-term planning and succession opportunity. Evaluate and improve procedures surrounding monthly financial closes. Evaluate internal policies, procedures and controls to ensure their design and execution meet the current and future business needs. Analyze organizational operations, detect areas of excess or wasteful spending and devise ways to improve cash flow and working capital requirement. Establish billing and cash collection procedures that minimize negative cash-flow jobs. Develop income and cash flow projection tools to more effectively manage a company’s financial position. Deal more effectively with day-to-day organizational and personnel management. Negotiate financing opportunities with lenders. A graduate of Christian Brothers High School (1988) and Fontbonne College (1992), Tony holds a BS degree in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting and finance. He currently serves as a member or volunteer of: Associated General Contractors of St. Louis DeLaSalle Middle School at St. Matthew’s Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center Development Board Fontbonne University Council of Regents An avid sports fan and former high school and college soccer player, Tony is an inaugural St. Louis Rams season ticket holder. He and his wife Chelly have two children, Anna and Anthony. | 