2021 CFO Awards (Recap)

Letter from the Publisher

Josh Schimmels

Los Angeles Business Journal CFO Awards Panel Discussion 2021

As part of the Los Angeles Business Journal’s CFO Awards free virtual event that was staged this year on Wednesday, September 22nd, we also featured an elite panel of industry experts who discussed the ever-changing economic climate, the evolving role of the CFO, the current state of financial affairs, and the overall financial outlook of businesses in Southern California this year.

It was a discussion not to be missed, with our panelists delving into specifics pertaining to the shifting set of demands CFOs are tasked with, how companies are rebounding financially and socially from the pandemic and other social challenges to an overview of the M&A market to cybersecurity matters to some of the best practices that have evolved around the “new normal” in order to achieve fiscal resiliency.

Brandon Ferrera Southern California Market Executive, Middle Market Banking Fifth Third Bank “Even with a challenging business environment, we’ve stayed focused and committed to our expansion effort throughout the state. It’s been exciting to partner and collaborate with our clients to help them succeed in their business goals – and, as we’ve always done, we’ll continue to put our clients and their businesses at the center of everything we do.”

Brian Hegarty Principal, Managing Director Los Angeles | Employee Benefits Division Marsh McLennan Agency “LA’s business community is innovative and resilient. CFOs and C-level executives are paving a path forward, building opportunity out of the pandemic’s many challenges. The hard work is inspiring.”

Nelly Montoya Director, Management Consulting & Financial Services Senior Analyst RSM US LLP “After an unprecedented period of economic strain, social upheaval, and the acceleration towards digital business models, companies have an opportunity to ‘lean in’ to these challenges and make necessary investments to not only survive but thrive.”

HONOREES

PUBLIC COMPANY CFO OF THE YEAR

Winner

Phillip Ahn – B. Riley Financial Inc.

PRIVATE COMPANY CFO OF THE YEAR (ENTERPRISE)

Winner

Matt Reece – Webcor

PRIVATE COMPANY CFO OF THE YEAR (LARGE COMPANY)

Winner

Jacqueline Davis – 24 Hour Home Care

PRIVATE COMPANY CFO OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM COMPANY)

Winner

Nancy Hejran – Clipper Corporation

PRIVATE COMPANY CFO OF THE YEAR (SMALL COMPANY)

Winner

Dawn Isaksen – Kosas

PUBLIC SERVICE CFO OF THE YEAR

Winner

Marla Bleavins – Port of Los Angeles

NONPROFIT CFO OF THE YEAR

Winner

Jennifer Parkhurst – City of Hope

STARTUP CFO OF THE YEAR

Winner

Zack Martin – Loop

RISING STAR CFO OF THE YEAR

Winner

Nick Tarditti – PSOMAS

RSM MIDDLE MARKET AWARD OF THE YEAR

Winner

Scott Palladino – Garcoa, Inc.

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