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Dr. Patricia Malone, CPA, CMA, is a seasoned CFO, COO, and transformation leader who helps organizations reach peak performance through strategy facilitation, operational excellence, and lean process design. Having led initiatives in private-equity and publicly traded firms worldwide, she architects strategies, streamlines processes, and builds high-impact operational‑excellence programs. Patricia’s doctoral research produced an emergent framework for “strategic capacity”—the ability of teams to realize their vision—and she now applies that insight to unlock purpose-driven results for clients. She holds a DBA from Lawrence Technological University, an MBA in Finance and Marketing from The Ohio State University, and a BA in Accounting and Finance from Wright State University. When she’s not guiding leaders, you’ll find her cycling, hiking, gardening, meditating, or adventuring with her husband and two children.
Brian Breneman, CPA, CGMA, is Enhance C-Suite’s founder and Managing Partner, bringing 30 years of finance leadership across public accounting, CFO roles, and entrepreneurship. He’s guided startups and multi-site global manufacturers alike—raising capital, structuring M&A, driving Lean operational turnarounds, and scaling revenues (including a 350 % sales expansion across seven countries). Having acquired seven companies, led angel-funded roll-ups, and launched multiple ventures, Brian pairs strategic valuation know-how with hands-on operational excellence to help businesses seize opportunities, sidestep pitfalls, and accelerate enterprise value.
A senior finance executive with deep global experience in corporate accounting, financial governance, and enterprise transformation. She served as VP Chief Accounting Officer and SVP Controller at McDonald’s from 2016 to 2024, leading global financial reporting, tax, FP&A, and business services for a company operating in 100+ countries with over $100B in systemwide sales. During her tenure, she helped drive over 50% sales growth and 15% unit expansion, while overseeing governance, SEC compliance, and internal controls. Catherine also served on the audit committees of McDonald’s Japan and China and led key finance efforts through major transactions, restructuring, and the global pandemic. She holds a BS in Accounting from the University of Illinois and an MBA from DePaul University. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, golfing, reading, and spending time outdoors.
Elle Perk brings a dynamic mix of finance, venture capital, and entrepreneurial experience to her role at Enhance C-Suite. With a foundation in accounting and financial analysis, she quickly developed a strong grasp of how numbers drive business performance. More recently, Elle specialized in helping startups and founder-led companies modernize operations and leverage AI to scale efficiently. Elle thrives on connecting with others, solving problems, and building relationships that drive real results. This background equips her to connect with businesses across Michigan to help them access the resources, strategy, and support they need to grow. Outside of work, Elle enjoys traveling, immersing herself in new cultures, and being outdoors. At home, she’s happiest spending time with family, friends, and her little dog, Bentley.
A seasoned finance executive with 20+ years of leadership across manufacturing, healthcare, and food sectors. As a Senior Consultant at Enhance C-Suite and former CFO of Tamarack Holdings, she’s known for turning financial complexity into clear, actionable strategies that improve cash flow, streamline operations, and drive growth. Her background includes executive roles in healthcare finance, public accounting at BDO Seidman, and deep expertise in GAAP, forecasting, and team leadership. Based in Traverse City, Kristin enjoys boating, running, snowmobiling, and life with her two sons and their cat, Max.
Patrick Curtin is a high-impact financial executive with 25+ years of experience leading financial strategy and operational transformation at global Fortune 50 enterprises and high-growth private companies. His unique career positions him as a partner to CEOs, with his expertise in environments that demand clarity and rapid improvement. Patrick spent two decades at Ford Motor Company in finance leadership roles in product development, warranty, procurement, and corporate strategy. He managed global spending plans, led Ford’s company-wide strategy forums, and led the redesign of warranty reserve systems, managing over $5 billion. After Ford, Patrick stepped into CFO roles at AutoAlert and Autosoft DMS, two software companies in the automotive tech sector. At AutoAlert, he partnered with PE sponsors and the CEO to implement financial discipline and metrics, leading to a 200% increase in EBITDA. At Autosoft, he rebuilt the financial infrastructure, redesigned compensation and pricing models, and introduced performance KPIs for scalable growth. Patrick holds an MBA in Finance from Wayne State University and a BS in Business Admin from Central Michigan University. Based in Northern MI, Patrick and his wife enjoy hiking, lake life, and time with their three daughters.
Tom Sheren is a finance and data leader with deep experience helping organizations bring structure, clarity, and insight to complex financial and ERP-driven environments. His work spans FP&A, cost accounting, data analytics, and financial systems, with a particular focus on manufacturing and operationally intensive businesses. Tom specializes in translating messy, fragmented data from ERP systems and adjacent sources into decision-ready reporting that leadership teams can trust. Currently, Tom serves as a Senior FP&A and Data Consultant at Enhance C-Suite, where he leads multiple client engagements across forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, and analytics. He designs and implements advanced Power BI reporting solutions that sit on top of ERP platforms, integrating data through SQL, Power Query, DAX, VBA, Azure, and Microsoft Fabric to automate workflows, reduce manual effort, and improve financial visibility. Previously, Tom held senior finance roles within manufacturing and distribution companies, including FP&A Manager at Graceland Fruit and CFO of Midwest Supply. In these roles, he partnered closely with operations and IT to optimize ERP usage, led budgeting and S&OP processes, directed cost accounting functions, standardized global ERP-based reporting, and drove measurable operational improvements—including margin expansion, cost reductions, and significant productivity gains. Tom holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Corporate Finance and a minor in Accounting from Central Michigan University, a Master’s degree in Organizational Management from Spring Arbor University, and has passed the Level I CFA exam. Tom enjoys many outdoor activities and sports with his family.
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with you, sleeves rolled up.
The payoff: higher enterprise value, more profit, and more time back in your life.
In collaboration with MIT Project Orbit, we fuse decades of C‑suite judgment with cutting‑edge AI. The platform road‑maps, stress‑tests, and de‑risks new products, sales channels, and startup concepts—turning bold ideas into full set strategic plans you can execute with confidence.
Our clients will tell you that seasoned C‑suite support lets you bypass costly missteps and achieve intended results faster. We plug in as a fractional resource that grows your team's capability without the expense and lead‑time of recruiting a full‑time executive.
