Executive Profiles

Joseph Barbagallo is licensed as a certified public accountant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New Jersey. He has also completed all course work, testing, case studies, and experience requirements to attain the following designations: Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA); Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF); Certified Fraud Deterrence Analyst (CFD); Certified Fraud Specialist (CFS); Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE); Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI); he has earned the certification of Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV); Forensic Certified Public Accountant (FCPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). He has completed all required curriculum courses, experience requirements, and case studies to obtain the designation, Master Analyst in Financial/Forensics (MAFF).

Mr. Barbagallo has performed many business valuations and has testified as an expert witness on business valuations. He is also experienced in forensic accounting and has testified and developed materials used for litigation matters. He has testified in Bucks County, Montgomery County and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania and in Mercer County and Camden County, New Jersey as well as Federal Court. He has also qualified as an expert witness with the State Board of Accountancy for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He has provided litigation consulting services on numerous matters including fraud cases. Joe is also a contributing editor for forensic accounting to Attorney at Law Magazine.

Joe’s public accounting experience began over thirty-five years ago and has gained experiences with privately held as well as public companies and not for profit entities. Joe also has retail experiences as division manager for Sear Roebuck & Co. Joe joined Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP as a Partner in 2010. As of January 6, 2012, Joe is a shareholder of Barbagallo & Associates, P.C.

Mr. Barbagallo served as a United States Marine and received two medals for Bravery in Combat, including the Bronze Star. He also has extensive flying experience and has received a commercial pilot’s license with instrument rating for single and multi-engine aircraft. He has significant hours, including turbine time. Joe also has a 200 ton oceangoing vessel captain’s license.

Donna Larsen is the visionary founder and Emeritus President of the Forensic CPA Society, a global organization committed to advancing excellence in forensic accounting. She established the Society on July 15, 2005, in response to the growing need for specialized expertise in uncovering financial fraud and misconduct—an urgency underscored by major corporate scandals such as Enron and WorldCom.

Under her leadership, the Society developed the Forensic Certified Public Accountant (FCPA) credential, a rigorous certification program that has become a respected international standard. Today, the FCPA designation is held by professionals in over 37 countries, symbolizing integrity, investigative skill, and financial acumen.

Donna’s career spans more than two decades in accounting and continuing professional education. Prior to founding the Forensic CPA Society, she served as President of Pony Express CPE, where she focused on delivering high-quality educational resources to CPAs.

Donna’s legacy continues to inspire forensic professionals to uphold the highest ethical standards and contribute meaningfully to justice and transparency in financial reporting.

Stephon Grey is the Executive President of the Forensic CPA Society and serves as Consultant Head of investigations at Baker & Partners (UK)—a distinguished firm with offices in London, the Cayman Islands, and the British Virgin Islands.

A seasoned forensic accountant, Mr. Grey brings deep expertise to the energy sector, having conducted over 64 forensic audits and served as an Independent Assessor to three major US and UK energy conglomerates. His efforts have led to the recovery and prevention of millions in losses due to contract fraud and abuse.

Mr. Grey is a sought-after speaker at global conferences and training events on asset tracing, recovery, and forensic accounting. His advisory work has contributed to the establishment of asset recovery agencies in the Caribbean and East Africa, and his consulting engagements span the Americas, Asia, and Europe. He has also advised five of the world’s leading international investigative and audit firms.

His impactful role in regional capacity-building includes serving as a lead trainer under initiatives funded by the U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and administered by the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). Through this collaboration, he has trained over 200 law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and state attorneys across the Caribbean, enhancing their capabilities in financial crime investigations. These efforts have resulted in the production of high-quality forensic reports and expert courtroom testimony by regional practitioners.

Karen Pomazal is an award-winning strategic marketing executive recognized for bridging the gap between high-level growth strategy and disciplined execution. Her career is defined by her ability to scale high-performing teams within environments ranging from early-stage ventures to billion-dollar enterprises.

As a Certified Lease and Finance Professional (CLFP), Karen possesses a rare combination of financial fluency and modern marketing leadership. This allows her
to translate technical, complex offerings into sharp, compelling market positions that yield measurable ROI.

She believes that marketing should be as intelligent as it is impactful – delivering work that is strategically rigorous, brand-distinctive, and highly effective in-market.

Laura Riskin is a marketing and operations leader dedicated to helping businesses achieve sustainable, data-driven growth. Utilizing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) framework, she partners with leadership teams to turn vision into reality by synchronizing people, processes, and performance metrics.

A natural communicator, Laura excels at building trust-based relationships necessary to align internal teams with external partners. She is a lifelong learner who consistently engages with industry peers to refine her methodology, grounded in the philosophy that the most successful outcomes begin with active listening.

By combining analytical rigor with creative problem-solving, Laura helps organizations unlock hidden opportunities and scale with intentionality.

Barbara Haas is an accomplished creative leader who specializes in building and activating brand identities that resonate across diverse industries. She has developed high-impact visual systems for dozens of companies, ranging from venture-backed startups to large, national banks to professional associations like the Forensic CPA Society.

Barbara’s work is characterized by its clarity and cohesion. She excels at distilling complex business strategies into memorable design. Whether she is personally crafting comprehensive marketing materials for the finance sector or designing intuitive websites, her focus remains on ensuring every visual element supports broader business objectives.

As Creative Director, she ensures that all marketing output looks exceptional and actively builds credibility and drives client growth.