Meet the BCM Advisory Group Team
JASON MILLS, FOUNDER
Jason has over twenty years of business operational, analysis and financial management experience. As a senior advisor, Jason has worked with business owners, attorneys, and banks in areas such as viability assessment, business restructuring and corporate renewal, operational review, risk management and the sale and acquisition of businesses. Jason applies the principles of the Austrian school of economics to these areas, which helps business owners identify market disequilibrium and profit opportunities and prepare for business cycles. Jason has served as the chief financial officer for multiple businesses, court appointed receiver, and financial advisor for chapter 11 and sub chapter 5 debtors.
Jason is the former chapter president of the Maine chapter #116 of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and has earned the accounting designation of Certified Fraud Examiner from the ACFE. Jason has completed the coursework in the D.B.A program with an emphasis on management at Grand Canyon University, earned a master’s degree in economics with a focus on Austrian economics from George Mason University, earned an MBA with a concentration in finance and accounting from Regis University, and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
TIFFANY MILLS, MARKET RESEARCH & OPERATIONAL ANALYST
Tiffany has over twenty years of retail management experience where she managed budgets, including operational metrics to monitor and benchmark business performance, hiring, training, and managing employees, developing, implementing, and monitoring inventory controls and customer service. Tiffany also has experience as a legal assistant, working with both the State of Maine and University of Maine systems where she assisted attorneys with case management and conducted legal research.
Tiffany has provided a variety of consulting services from market research, analysis and recommendations to financial modeling and analysis to inventory control management.
Tiffany earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Jurisprudence from California University of Pennsylvania where she graduated with honors, and she is currently enrolled in the master’s program where she will earn her master’s degree in Law and Public Policy. Tiffany is also a Certified Notary in the State of Maine.
GRETCHEN KOEHLER, CPA & TAX CONSULTANT
Gretchen is a Certified Public Accountant and the founder of Gretchen Koehler & Associates, PC, a CPA firm located in Denver, Colorado. Gretchen has joined the BCM Advisory Group team as an advisor and tax professional, bringing more than 30 years of diverse tax and Management Consulting experience to the firm. Gretchen specializes in tax resolution, choice of entity, corporate and partnership tax planning, preparation, and consulting for small to medium-sized businesses.
Gretchen earned a bachelor of science in accountancy from Rutgers University, Newark NJ.
PATRICK SELBY, FORENSIC & SYSTEMS EXPERT
Patrick brings over 17 years IT experience to his consultant role with the BCM Advisory Group. He has worked with large and small companies to streamline IT operations in many areas including finance, corporate learning, and manufacturing.
Most recently, Patrick assisted a financial services firm in reducing cost and maximizing efficiency by implementing a hybrid cloud solution with their existing infrastructure. He is passionate about identifying technology solutions that are the best fit for both the stakeholders and end users in the organization. Patrick's education includes a MS in Computer Science.
AMBER ALLY, ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL ANALYST
Amber comes to BCM with 10 years of experience as an Accounting Manager working in the crisis response, medical evacuation and security evacuation industry. Amber possesses comprehensive experience across all facets of accounting operations and management within accounting departments. Amber excels in various facets of financial management, including comprehensive audits, data analysis, and expense tracking.
Amber is proficient with software such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Excel and Dynamics 360, which allows her to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency. Amber is adept at managing international banking activities, including wire transfers and foreign exchange, which is crucial for clients with global operations.
Amber fosters collaborative environments by mentoring team members and providing support across departments. Her meticulous approach to financial oversight is invaluable to our clients. At BCM Advisory Group, Amber leverages her extensive experience to provide our clients with insightful financial analysis, strategic guidance and implementation, helping them achieve their financial goals and maintain robust financial health.
Amber holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from Granite State College. Amber is also a certified Notary Public in the State of New Hampshire.
SHARAAZ ALLY, PROCESS AND OPERATIONS
Sharaaz stands out as a business consultant whose extensive experience spans manufacturing, product design, IT, network engineering, and financial analysis. His journey began in the manufacturing sector, where he led teams and optimized production processes, laying a foundation for his keen understanding of operational efficiency and budget management.
Sharaaz's expertise extends into IT and network engineering, managing complex systems and providing comprehensive support. His role in overseeing IT infrastructure, coupled with his experience in forensic data analysis, underscores his ability to navigate and solve intricate technical challenges.
Furthermore, his involvement in conducting Lender's Field Exams gave him a deep dive into financial assessments, analyzing various financial documents to ensure businesses' financial health. This aspect of his background is particularly relevant in his current role, where understanding a company's financial standing is key to guiding them toward solvency and growth.
In his role at BCM Advisory Group, Sharaaz leverages this diverse expertise to offer holistic business solutions. His unique blend of hands-on technical skills, design thinking, and financial acumen enables him to provide comprehensive consulting services, helping businesses achieve sustainable success.
Sharaaz has a degree in accounting from Southern New Hampshire University.
AMY QUIRION, ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL ANALYST
Amy has worked in the manufacturing industry where she was responsible for the production and manufacturing process, inventory control, and customer service. Amy spent several years in her family business, and she was instrumental in improving the manufacturing process, sourcing high-quality, low-cost raw materials, improving customer service, and acquiring and maintaining an excellent relationship with Lowes Home Improvement Stores throughout New England.
Amy currently works with BCM clients in a variety of areas including QuickBooks setup, assisting with transferring clients from QuickBooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online, ensuring accurate monthly data entry and monthly reconciliation, payroll processing along with filing appropriate payroll taxes, maintaining employee and vendor files and providing appropriate year-end tax forms, and managing accurate payables and receivables.
Amy has earned her MBA with a concentration in accounting from Southern New Hampshire University and her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a minor in Psychology from Thomas College. Amy is also a certified Notary Public in the State of Maine.