LEFT BRAIN PROFESSIONALS - Key Persons


Robert E. Jones - President

Job Titles:
  • President
  • CPCM, NCMA Fellow
  • Member of the National Contract Management Association
As a consultant to small and mid-sized businesses, Robert offers expert input into strategic planning, cost and pricing models, financial analysis, negotiation strategies and regulatory compliance. He designs and implements DCAA-compliant ERP and accounting systems for service, manufacturing, and aerospace companies. His proactive, decisive approach to finding opportunities and solving problems is based on experience in managing more than $30 million in federal contracts. A leading member of the National Contract Management Association, Robert holds the association's Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM), Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM), and Certified Commercial Contracts Manager (CCCM) designations. For his notable contributions to the field of contracting, the NCMA has given him three of its highest honors: Fellow, National Achievement Award and Top Professionals Under 40 in Contract Management Award. Robert is a well-known national presenter on government contract management, accounting compliance and related topics. His highly rated presentations engage audiences with innovative approaches to profitability and compliance in federal contract management. The West Virginia native earned a Bachelor's degree in accounting from the McColl School of Business at Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina. He holds a Master's degree in accountancy from The Graduate School of the College of Charleston in South Carolina. He is a licensed CPA in the State of Ohio. In his spare time, Robert applies the same passion and energy that drive him professionally to a pursuit of excellence in all aspects of life. A devoted friend and committed athlete, he challenges those around him to tackle life with tenacity. Travels across North America, Europe, and parts of South America have inspired a unique world view and desire to effect positive change. He currently works and lives in Columbus, Ohio with his partner, Andy, and their terrier, Anna. Robert Jones has met all of the qualifications and is hereby designated by the National Contract Management Association as a Certified Commercial Contract Manager. Robert E. Jones knows government contracts: How to qualify for, manage, and how to profit from them. With over 18 years of Department of Defense contract and accounting experience, he helps companies successfully navigate the complex legal and regulatory framework of federal contracting.

Ryan McGovern

Job Titles:
  • Data Analyst

Steven Bressler

Steven Bressler has spent nearly 9 years in government accounting, assisting management of federal funds from HUD, with many regulatory provisions, accounting standards and revenue streams. He also has 8 years experience in fast-paced progressive private and corporate accounting.

Susan Howe

Job Titles:
  • Firm Administrator