Chris is a startup veteran with a decade+ of experience at the intersection of Operations, Finance, Strategy, Product, and People. Prior to Ibex, he has held executive roles in both startups and a mid-size accounting firm. He has also spent time on the other side of the table running an accelerator program for an investment organization. He brings hands-on experience turning chaos into order and getting executives the right data at the right time to make the big decisions. His experience running tens of millions of dollars worth R&D grants and contracts across the DoD, DoE, and NSF have led to a specialization in the acquisition and management of SBIR / STTR grants and contracts. He says the F-word a lot and sometimes wears shorts to meetings.

Nathan possesses extensive background across corporate consulting and early-stage business management. Beginning his career at Bain & Company, his focus centered on commercial due diligence alongside operational strategy. Drawn toward building businesses, he subsequently expanded Bain’s nascent NPS Prism tool into a global B2B SaaS analytics platform. Beyond Bain, he steered execution within multiple fast-scaling tech companies, encountering the full spectrum of operational obstacles and triumphs defining the volatile startup journey. He genuinely enjoys fast-paced volatility and finds deep satisfaction in maintaining flawless execution and organizational punctuality through every single complex, fast-moving business challenge.

Natasha has guided proposal generation and award administration for emerging startups, non-profits, universities, and corporate enterprises for ten years, driving successful funding wins ranging from seed-stage technology grants up to massive industrial initiatives. She specializes in translating highly intricate technical data into competitive solicitations, helping innovators approach complex public finance landscapes with total poise. Natasha also manages post-award accounting, program execution, and counsels firms regarding grant compliance. Residing in Des Moines, Iowa, Natasha shares her home with an insistent cat known to disrupt professional calls. She loves open-air excursions, tabletop gaming, and entering casual puzzle tournaments.

As a certified CPA holding over a decade of corporate financial leadership background, Xiang excels in tech-focused startups and intricate investment entities. She delivers profound technical mastery regarding day-to-day operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial steering. Before her present position, Xiang acted as Controller for a practice specializing in rapidly-scaling technology ventures and enterprises backed by public funding. She subsequently stepped into Controller and Director of Accounting functions within a clean energy enterprise, overseeing diverse asset portfolios. Xiang earned her Master of Science in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She lives in Pittsburgh with her husband and three sons.

Victoria has been the Controller and CFO for small to midsized manufacturing, construction, and SaaS businesses. She has a Masters of Professional Accountancy and a BBA. Executives need the best information possible to make good business decisions and the day to day operations of their accounting department is what drives quality financial data. Having streamlined processes and capturing financial activity correctly is key to having the best data possible. She thrives with a challenging puzzle and loves when clients learn how powerful of a tool their financial statements can be. She detests taxes and loves all CPAs that do taxes so she doesn’t have to.

Here's the lowdown on Shannon: She's a Texas native. She used to be a certified court reporter and also managed a family practice law firm—before COVID changed everything. She then jumped into Accounts Payable at a cabinet-making company. Turns out, the skills are totally transferable! She's got that attention to detail, accuracy, tenacity, and can handle stress like a pro. Shannon loves a challenge and makes sure her clients' needs are met. She's your go-to person for getting things done, especially the stuff everyone else wants to avoid. When she's not working, she's off on Nascar trips with her husband or serving in her church.

As a dedicated CPA, Heather possesses over fifteen years of comprehensive accounting background assisting varied entities ranging from small startups up to massive corporations. Alongside her core accounting foundation, she contributes expansive business expertise that allows her to tie numerical data directly to everyday business processes. Her focus centers on delivering highly precise, dependable financial insights that empower executive leaders to execute strategic, assured choices. She genuinely loves introducing order into chaotic financial landscapes, focusing heavily on fundamental accounting architecture. Heather resides in Pittsburgh and, during her downtime, loves sewing while hunting for interesting pots for her expanding houseplants.