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William Gardnar O'Brien, CGMA has extensive work experience in financial leadership roles. William Gardnar started their career as a Supervising Senior at Coopers & Lybrand, where they worked on assurance and audit projects for various clients. William Gardnar later joined the May Department Stores Company as a Vice President and Division CFO, overseeing finance and operations for the L.S. Ayres Department Stores Division.

O'Brien then moved on to ADVO Inc., where they served as a Region CFO. Following this, they became the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Sweda Company, a private equity portfolio company. During their tenure, they successfully implemented financial and administrative systems, contributing to revenue growth and profitability.

As a Vice President (Finance Operations) at Seidler Equity Partners, O'Brien provided guidance and support to portfolio company management. William Gardnar also took on the role of CFO Partner at Tatum, LLC, where they provided financial leadership to middle-market and private companies.

In 2008, O'Brien joined Logomark, Inc. as the Chief Financial Officer, where they were responsible for managing accounting and finance, strategic planning, human resources, and other functions. William Gardnar successfully navigated a turnaround situation during an economic downturn and improved the company's financial position.

Currently, O'Brien serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Bedrosians Tile and Stone, a family-owned company. William Gardnar was brought in to establish the CFO function and has been instrumental in managing the company's finances and driving growth.

Throughout their career, O'Brien has demonstrated their skills in financial management, strategic planning, budgeting, and operational improvement. William Gardnar has a track record of successfully implementing financial systems and driving profitability in diverse industries.

William Gardnar O'Brien, CGMA, obtained a BSBA degree in Accountancy from the University of Missouri Trulaske College of Business. Additionally, they have achieved the Chartered Global Management Accountant™ (CGMA®) certification from the AICPA in February 2012. William Gardnar is also a Certified Public Accountant, although the details of when and where they obtained this certification are not provided.