Leadership Team

BRENDA ADAMS STERLING

CFO

Ms. Sterling combines over 40 years of financial experience with proven organizational and managerial skills. Her clients have ranged from start-ups to international Fortune 500 companies. Areas of specialization include financial, systems, mergers and acquisitions, leadership and corporate culture change, workforce motivation strategies, cross cultural communication, operations, and training.

Ms. Sterling’s consulting practice specialized in providing consulting CFO services for a variety of clients including entrepreneurial ventures, not-for-profit organizations and colleges, financial services companies and retailers. She also provides internal audit support for SOX compliance with public companies.

Ms. Sterling's corporate positions have included Vice-President of Operations and Controller, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Administrative Officer, and Senior Auditor. She has audit experience with a Big Five accounting firm and conducted operational audits internationally. Ms. Sterling also started two businesses and grew them to profitability.

Ms. Sterling has designed and conducted numerous seminars in the United States and Europe on a wide variety of business issues. Her seminar on business planning, management, and delegation was given national recognition in USA Today and Vogue Magazine.

Ms. Sterling has a BS in Accounting from the University of New Orleans, is a Certified Public Accountant and has extensive continuing education in the fields of management, finance, and interpersonal skills.

Ms. Sterling is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants, Fashion Group International, National Association of Women Business Owners, and National Association of Female Executives. In her volunteer work, she has served as President, Treasurer and Board Member for numerous non-profit organizations..