Stephanie Laitala-Rupp

Stephanie Laitala-Rupp is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in various leadership roles. She has served as the President of Commonwealth Properties, a real estate development and hospitality organization with nine unique companies and 400 employees.23 In this role, she led two business unit turnarounds that drove $1.2 million to the bottom line in two years.2

Prior to her position at Commonwealth Properties, Laitala-Rupp held several other notable roles:

1. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Chief Outsiders (appointed in August 2024)2
2. Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Growth Operators14
3. Founder and CEO of Owl Bookkeeping and CFO Services (for 15 years)14

Laitala-Rupp is known for her financial acumen, leadership skills, and ability to drive growth and efficiency in organizations. She has an MBA and is recognized as a sought-after financial and business expert.4 Her expertise spans across various industries, including real estate, hospitality, and financial services.

Throughout her career, Laitala-Rupp has demonstrated a strong track record of success:

• At Growth Operators, she achieved the company's highest utilization rate while increasing team satisfaction.2
• She expanded Owl Bookkeeping and CFO Services over 15 years before successfully negotiating its sale in 2018.2
• In her role at Commonwealth Properties, she was responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of properties and businesses.3

Laitala-Rupp is also actively involved in community organizations and serves on numerous boards, where she is recognized for her integrity, strong relationship network, and ability to align people around common goals.4