Robert E. Bendetti, Jr. , CPA

Robert E. Bendetti Jr., CPA, is a highly accomplished strategist, catalyst, futurist, and steward with vast experience in accounting, finance, analysis, management, and taxation. He holds an MBA in entrepreneurship, finance, and accounting from Kennesaw State University, an MAFM in accounting and financial management from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management, and a BBA in finance, accounting, and management from Kennesaw State University.

With a stellar career spanning diverse industries, including consulting, engineering, apparel, textiles, logistics, distribution, aerospace, consumer packaged goods, hospitality, and diversified industrial in the US, Europe, and Asia, Robert has become an expert in accounting, strategic planning, managerial accounting, financial consulting, mergers and acquisitions, controllership, cost accounting, activity-based accounting, treasury, tax, human resources, and risk management.

Currently, Robert serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President at Life Cycle Engineering, where he drives the company's finance, tax, accounting, and acquisition activities. Additionally, he is a board member and trustee for the Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting (EFWA) and a volunteer advisor to the board of directors at South Carolina Federal Credit Union, where he offers expert advice on financial management.

Moreover, Robert is a renowned founder and president of several influential organizations, including the Global CFO Council, the Upstate CFO Council, and the Charleston CFO Council. His leadership, expertise, and vision helped these organizations to grow to regional and international levels and become major players in the finance and accounting industries.

Finally, Robert's exceptional skills and abilities extend beyond his profession, as he is a self-proclaimed 30-minute-brownies aficionado who can cook them in 20 minutes.