05:30 AM - 07:00 AM (Pacific)
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07:30 AM - 09:00 AM (Central)
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Overview

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Panelists

Chris Meso Owner T-Rex Advisory

Chris Meso is an entrepreneur who bootstrapped Mobile Air out of a garage space in his 20's and over 28-years, grew the company to become one of the largest portable temporary HVAC companies that serves the commercial and industrial markets. Today, Chris successfully guides business owners and their leadership teams through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to increase their company's enterprise value and a personal better life balance.

John Gallo Partner UHY

John Gallo is an active member of the Tax Department and leading member of the firm’s National Construction Practice. He has extensive knowledge of tax compliance issues, federal tax planning, state and local taxation, business forecasts and projections, strategic planning, and business plan preparation for startup and distressed companies. John specializes in Internal Revenue Code Section 460 guidance and construction revenue recognition methods such as percentage of completion, completed contract, and accrual less retainage. Additionally, he develops internal programs to train professional staff in regard to various accounting and taxation matters in the construction industry John is Host and Chairperson of the UHY LLP Annual Construction Outlook, and Executive Editor and Contributor of the UHY LLP Construction Insider quarterly newsletter. He is also a frequent presenter and speaker.

Tricia Ruby President/CEO Ruby+Associates, Inc. Structural Engineers

As President and CEO, Tricia steers the Ruby ship. Her industrial engineering background allows her to see the big picture, set a direction and build an effective team to get it done. Over her many years at Ruby, she has performed or managed all of the key business functions – everything except the structural engineering. She leaves that to the supremely capable engineering staff at Ruby.

Tricia is passionate about industry and community involvement. In 2019, she was elected to serve on the Construction Association of Michigan Board of Directors.  She also serves on the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Code of Standard Practice Committee. She served as a Board Director for the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC)/Michigan and was Chair of the ACEC National Small Firms Council. Tricia was also Co-Chair for the Construction Association of Michigan Building Connections event, benefiting the Boy Scouts of America. 

Tricia holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University, and a MS in Manufacturing Management from Kettering University.

Moderator

Andrew Bernhard Director UHY

Andrew Bernhard is a strategic business leader with nearly 20 years of consulting experience. Mr. Bernhard has led global sales and consulting practices servicing the middle market, OEM and Tier-1 automotive clients. He has worked with clients across the globe, including China, Germany, Korea, Japan, Mexico, Sweden and the U.S. Mr. Bernhard held multiple leadership roles in consulting, corporate strategy and sales. 

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