Cory Parnell

Cory Parnell has over 25 years of experience in finance and consulting. Cory is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Bridge West Consulting, where they assist cannabis companies through the license application process and helps them navigate regulatory challenges. Prior to this, Cory served as the Principal and CEO at BGM, providing financial advice to business owners. Cory also worked as a Principal at Assurance Consulting 3 (AC3), specializing in internal audit, risk, and compliance. Cory's extensive experience includes roles as the Chief Operating Officer at Bridge West CPAs and Consultants LLC, where they advised cannabis clients in minimizing IRS 280E effects and managing inventory. Cory was also a Managing Partner at Johnson West & Co., PLC, working with a wide range of industries. Cory began their career as a Staff Accountant at Ron Ulbrich, Ltd.

Cory Parnell graduated from Harding High School in 1980. From 1982 to 1985, they attended the University of St. Thomas and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting.