Boston Chapter Regional Professional Development Training - Virtual*

Robert Scherer, CGFM Related Seminars and Products

CFO Worcester Community Action Council, Inc.

Ernie Almonte Related Seminars and Products

Chief of Staff, Rhode Island Lt. Governor Sabina Matos

League of Cities and Towns

James P. Kreiser, CISA, CRMA, CFSA Related Seminars and Products

Principal, IT & Business Risk Services

CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA)

Jim is a Principal in the CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) Specialized Advisory Services group. He has over 25 years of experience, and is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. Jim has held roles of Chief Risk Officer, General Auditor, and others. His focus has primarily been in the governmental sector and healthcare industries. He currently serves as CLA’s National Leader for IT & Risk Management Services within State & Local Government. He is a Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified in Risk Management Assurance, and a Certified Financial Services Auditor.

Ronald C. Meldonian, CPA Related Seminars and Products

Client Serving Contractor

EY

Ron Meldonian is an Executive Contractor in Ernst & Young LLP’s Government Contract Services (GCS) practice for 4 years. Prior to joining GCS, Ron had 34 years’ experience in government contracting with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and was a member of the DOD’s Senior Executive Service (SES) for 9 years. His last position with DCAA was as Regional Director for the Northeastern Region which encompassed operational responsibility for 22 Field Audit Offices including overseas audit operations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Southwest Asia. Ron’s extensive background has enabled him to speak at both government only and industry/government forums and conferences on multiple occasions. 

Steven J. Tremblay Related Seminars and Products

Managing Director

EY

Steven Tremblay is an Executive Director in the Government Contract Services practice of Ernst & Young LLP (EY). He has more than 31 years of experience in government contracting, over 17 of which were spent at EY while the other 14 were spent working directly for government contractors. Before joining EY, Steven was a Chief Contracts Administrator with Hamilton Sundstrand Space Systems International, Inc. (Hamilton Sundstrand). During his tenure with Hamilton Sundstrand, Steven gained extensive experience in dealing with complex government contract issues pertaining to both Commercial Customers and Government Agencies (e.g., NASA and DOD). His experience includes advising on how to implement effective and compliant internal control systems and operations, and on the forensic and remediation activities necessary to respond to government investigations and audits. Steven also has extensive experience in advising clients on matters involving accounting (e.g., FAR and CAS), DFARS business systems, transaction due diligence, contract administration and termination, procurement, and cost allocation.

Eric S. Berman, MSA, CPA, CGMA Related Seminars and Products

Partner, Eide Bailly LLP

Eide Bailly LLP

Eric is a nationally recognized speaker, author, thought leader and auditor with a wealth of government client experience. He brings a unique perspective to the firm's clients as a former Deputy Comptroller of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a chief financial officer of a state agency and an audit partner with clients ranging from a well-known stadium to statewide pension systems.

Eric's unique background and decades of government accounting, auditing and controllership experience allows his clients to meet their standards and goals and achieve new success along the way. He's been recognized with several major awards for his public service and work, and his insight means he can help you solve problems before they happen.

In his free time, Eric enjoys spending time with family, especially his grandsons! He enjoys watching Boston sports—Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins—but his grandchildren top them all.