Who We Are

Dean is a highly accomplished Operations and Finance Leader. He has extensive experience as an operator for companies in transition, or that have a need for structured strategy and growth. He brings a strong working knowledge in acquisition finance, working capital finance and fund raising. Dean has extensive investment banking and M&A background which helps when looking at strategic growth or sale opportunities 

Prior to Capital Strategy Advisors, Dean was an Executive Team Member of Skyview Capital LLC. in Los Angeles where he served as their Managing Director – Global Operations and Capital Markets. Dean oversaw the operations team in acquisition due diligence, post close operational transitions, and monitoring of the portfolio companies. He also was responsible for acquisition finance and worked with the Portfolio CEO’s and CFO’s to assist in Strategy and Growth plans and analyzing and the company’s cash needs in order to arrange structured financing for them. 

Prior to Skyview, Dean was the COO/CFO of a mid-size family office in Salt Lake City, UT where he oversaw the growth of the firm from 3 owned companies to 8 in 3.5 years. 

Dean has also served as VP of Corporate Finance for Platinum Equity in Los Angeles and Europe.  He was also VP Treasurer for David  Murdock's, Castle & Cooke.

UC Irvine - BA Economics 

Member of Cross Country / Track & Field

Stan is a Top performer with more than 30 years of international experience in M&A, working with both Strategic and Private Equity buyers and sellers. Background of 10+ years with Big-four audit, consulting and corporate finance. 9 year Partner in Transaction Services with Moss Adams, Technology practice lead for TAS. Proven capabilities in developing clients, building and training teams of multidisciplinary professionals to deliver a wide variety of M&A support products. Deep understanding of the M&A process and the documentation required to support a successful transaction from both an accounting and legal perspective. 

• Ability to quickly integrate into client teams with a focus on deliverables in either a lead or supporting role. Recognized expert in accounting practices and regulations for Enterprise Software, Video Game Development and technology enabled sales and delivery models.  

• Specialties: Strong understanding of Revenue Recognition, Working Capital modeling, experience in deal structuring and preparation for negotiations, specializing in cross-border and middle-market transactions. 

• Extensive background in Software and Technology, Aero Space and Defense, Manufacturing and Consumer Products and Oil and Gas industries.

 Fluent in Russian and intermediate in French. 

 Brian is a Senior level Executive with 30+ years in Consulting and COO/CFO roles for small to middle market diverse client base.  Has worked within Portfolio companies of Private Equity groups to lead turn-around situations. Able to quickly assess and deploy necessary resources to facilitate specific needs of businesses enterprise. Provide financial leadership to businesses in manufacturing, aerospace, SAAS, construction and service related industries. Specialty working with closely held businesses and ownership seeking an exit strategy. Quickly assess business, work to increase earnings and enterprise value while "staging" the company for sale. Perform wide range of activities including but not limited to strategic planning, financial modeling, forecasting, budgeting, cost control, inventory management, financial reporting, cash management, HR evaluations, variance analysis, cost accounting, due diligence, internal control procedures, accounts receivable, credit facility negotiation and reporting, and fraud detection. 

California State University - Fullerton; BA Accounting & MIS

UC Irvine -Merage School Management 

Masters of Business Administration