Michael Iadanza is the Managing Partner at AWB Associates, a fractional CFO/COO and bookkeeping firm serving companies with revenues between $2 million and $20 million. AWB Associates provides not only financial leadership but also proprietary business applications—custom-built tools that clients receive as part of their engagement—eliminating the need for additional software investments.

With more than 30 years of consulting experience, Mike has advised organizations across industries including wineries, construction, healthcare, cannabis, and professional services. He previously held senior leadership roles at Ernst & Young, where he became a Partner, and at McKinsey & Company, before founding AWB Associates two decades ago. His firm combines financial acumen with consulting expertise in process improvement, program and project management, technology transformation, and change management, and is rapidly emerging as a leader in AI strategy and implementation.

Michael holds dual master’s degrees—an MBA with a concentration in accounting and a master’s in computer science.

Beyond his professional achievements, Michael is passionate about writing in the style of “Chicken Soup for the Soul” and is deeply committed to community service. He actively supports initiatives focused on mental health for underserved children in California, reflecting his belief that business leadership and social responsibility must go hand-in-hand.

David Iadanza is a Partner at AWB Associates, where he specializes in providing fractional bookkeeping and consulting services for growing businesses. His role focuses on client acquisition, digital marketing, and general accounting support, helping ensure our clients have the financial clarity and operational strategies they need to scale.

David earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Santa Clara University and built his career in sales, consulting, and eCommerce operations. Along the way, he has had the opportunity to work closely with numerous small businesses and noticed a recurring challenge: many owners had ambitious growth goals but lacked the resources to hire a full-time CFO, COO, or consulting team.

That realization became his “why.” At AWB Associates, we bridge that gap by delivering the same level of insight and strategy at a fraction of the cost, empowering businesses to grow sustainably without overextending their budgets.

Outside of work, David is passionate about fitness and personal growth. He trains regularly, holds a 2nd-degree black belt in Kenpo, and enjoys the discipline and focus martial arts brings to both his professional and personal life. David is also a Certified Personal Trainer.

Mr. Thomas Halligan is a Certified Project Manager with strong experience in all aspects
of ERP implementation. He has successfully participated and led several ERP and CRM implementation projects including SAP R3, ECC, S/4 Hana, (MM, FICO, PP and QM) Cognos, Business Objects, MS Dynamics and NetSuite. He has created end user 18 documentation to support BPML and SAP Best Practices in S/4. Possess a solid background in regression modeling and predictive analytics, Dataset and Business Model creation to support SAC.

Tom has managed specific efforts to establish inventory controls (product lifecycle concepts applied) cash management systems, installment sales, and discrete manufacturing capabilities. He has a solid background in demand planning in both Build to Order and Build to Stock environments.

Tom has a Bachelor of Science, Accounting & Finance from California State University, East Bay, and an MS Corporate Finance from Golden State University. Tom is an expert on financial modeling and regression analysis. Tom enjoys a good challenge and is a lifetime learner.

Areas of knowledge: process mapping and process improvement, requirements gathering, systems customization, demand planning tools, systems assessments, reporting development, OLAP tool implementation. Tom has solid customer-facing skills and has provided consulting services in multiple industries.

Chris Van Dorn is a seasoned finance executive and lending specialist with over 20 years of experience supporting small and mid-sized businesses. He brings extensive expertise in credit analysis, cash flow evaluation, structured lending, and portfolio risk management.

Chris has overseen regional finance operations across multiple markets, managing complex lending portfolios while driving consistent revenue growth and improved asset performance. His experience gives clients a practical understanding of how lenders evaluate deals — and how to position their business for approval.

As a lending partner, Chris sources and structures a wide range of financing solutions including working capital, term loans, lines of credit, equipment financing, and growth capital. His goal is to simplify the process, increase approval confidence, and secure competitive options tailored to each client’s situation.

Chris is known for his strategic mindset, disciplined underwriting perspective, and commitment to long-term client success.