Director of Corporate Development, Jay Trumbower collaborates with the firm’s Shareholders on ideas and strategies for BWK that cultivate growth and opportunities for the firm as well as its clients. Jay’s career began in a Big 4 accounting firm, after which he both gained and implemented invaluable experience spanning decades. His impressive resume includes CFO of a $4.5 billion banking group, corporate development leadership roles in a variety of industries, and COO/CFO in professional service firms—including five years at a regional CPA and consulting firm. In addition to earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of St. Thomas, Jay is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Valuation Analyst, and a Certified M&A Advisor . He also is Dale Carnegie Training certified. Outside the office, Jay spends his time with family and friends. He enjoys golf, pickleball, biking, hiking, reading, board games, and puzzles. Jay and his wife Pam have three children and one young grandson