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Wm. Michael Gorman
President & CEO/Founder
mgorman@venturebackoffice.com
Over 9 years of venture experience, including 4 years as the Chief Financial Officer of The Aurora Funds, Inc.
Over 6 years in public accounting with Ernst & Young, including 2+ years of venture firm audit experience
Extensive experience in various financial and operational executive roles in both public and private companies
Over 5 years experience in running an international shared service center
Professional organizations include PECFOA, VCBC, NVCA, AICPA, NCACPA, IMA
Other credentials include Bachelors of Science in Accounting from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York
Colleen Suite
COO & Vice President Investor Relations/Founder
csuite@venturebackoffice.com
Extensive experience communicating with limited partners, employees, and customers
Over 21 years of progressive accounting experience in a variety of industries
Over 20 years of HR and benefit administration experience
Over 3 years of venture firm experience, most recently as Controller with The Aurora Funds, Inc.
Professional organizations include SHRM, TSHRM, VCBC, NVCA, and the National Investor Institute
Associates in Computer/Accounting and a Bachelors Degree in Finance/Management from State University of New York at Utica
Amy Franklin
Senior Manager
afranklin@venturebackoffice.com
Over 16 years of progressive accounting experience
Extensive financial reporting, tax accounting, and auditing experience for a variety of industries
Professional organizations include AICPA, NCACPA
Bachelors Degree in Accounting from St. Bonaventure University in St. Bonaventure, New York
Gwen Webb
Fund Controller
gwebb@venturebackoffice.com
Over 16 years of progressive accounting experience in a variety of industries
Over 5 years of venture firm experience, most recently as Controller with Geocapital Partners L.L.C.
Extensive experience communicating with limited partners, vendors, and customers
Professional organizations include NABA, AICPA, ACFE
Bachelors of Science Degree in Accounting from Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina
Antonette Edwards
Fund Accountant
aedwards@venturebackoffice.com
5 years experience working with venture firms, including interaction with limited partners
Experienced in payroll administration, bookkeeping, and customer relations
Currently a Senior at Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina majoring in Business Management with a minor in Accounting
Junior member of ACFE, as well as a member of Alpha Chi National Colligate Honor Society
Michelle Virgilio
Marketing Coordinator
mvirgilio@venturebackoffice.com
Over 12 years of diversified professional experience in various industries, including health insurance and retail
Over 7 years of recent experience leading a production-driven, customer service orientated workforce
Early professional career included positions in desktop publishing, marketing, advertising, and public relations
Skilled at building and sustaining long-term client relationships while upholding the highest quality and service standards
Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Gabriela Magallanes
Intern
gmagallanes@venturebackoffice.com
Currently attending the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
YWCA of the Greater Triangle Academy of Women inductee, Teen Woman category
Over 4 years of experience working with children and young teens as a camp counselor at YMCA Camp Kanata in Wake Forest, North Carolina
Member of A.E. Finley YMCA Leader’s Club where she volunteered with various family programs in the Triangle; Savannah, Georgia; and Costa Rica
Member of Wake Teen Medical Services’ R.E.A.L. Teen Council where she volunteers her time on educating fellow peers and the community on health issues
She has also traveled to Antigua, Guatemala where she studied Spanish and volunteered in the
San Juan de Dios
Hospital