Brian Cobb

Brian Cobb, CPA has a diverse range of work experience in finance and accounting. Brian currently holds the position of Chief Financial Officer at Freund Freeze & Arnold, where they have been since 2022. Brian also serves as a founding member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer at the Sustained Dialogue Institute since 2002. Previously, they worked as a Financial Controller at Wilmington College (OH) from 2022 to 2023 and as the Vice President for Finance & Strategic Priorities and CFO at Beacon College from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, Brian held the role of Vice President and Treasurer at the Kettering Foundation from 2000 to 2019, where they were responsible for managing all financial aspects of the organization. Brian was also a member of the Foundation Financial Officers Group during the same period. Brian has fulfilled various leadership roles throughout their career, including Chair of the Board of Directors at Beacon College from 2015 to 2019. Prior to their roles in the education sector, they served as the Vice President for Finance and Strategic Planning at Franklin Pierce University and as the Vice President and Treasurer at Olivet College. Brian began their career as an Auditor at Plante & Moran, PLLC. Overall, Brian Cobb's extensive experience in finance and leadership positions him as a highly qualified CPA.

Brian Cobb, CPA, obtained various educational qualifications throughout their career. Brian attended St. Philip Catholic Central High School from 1968 to 1980. Later, from 1980 to 1984, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance at The University of Olivet.

In 1997, Brian enrolled at Western Michigan University for an unknown program without completing a degree. Continuing their education, they attended Antioch University New England from 1998 to 2000, earning a Master of Science degree in Organization Management.

Additionally, Brian completed a program at the Harvard Business School Executive Education in 1999 to 2000, but the specific degree and field of study are not provided.

In terms of certifications, Brian obtained the Certified Public Accountant designation without specific details regarding the year or institution.