Brian Amend

Brian Amend is the Managing Director of Sunera's Dallas practice with 18+ years of proven managerial and leadership roles in Risk Management, Internal Audit and Accounting and Finance. Prior to joining Sunera, Brian successfully led the Dallas practice of AC Lordi from start-up in 2008 to profitability in 2009 and beyond. Brian was selected as one of the Top 40 Business People under 40 Years Old by the Dallas Business Journal. As an Associate Director at Protiviti, he delivered internal audit and risk consulting services to clients across all industry lines, specializing in leading large and complex engagements for multi-national clients. Prior to this role, Brian served as the Chief Financial Officer for an international trading company and a large credit union. Brian began his career at Arthur Andersen, where he served in an external and internal audit capacity. Brian graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Master of Business Administration in Finance from Oklahoma City University. Brian also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting with High Honors from the University of Oklahoma. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Investments & Derivatives Auditor (CIDA), Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) and is Certified in Control Self-Assessment (CCSA).