Jeff Yardley

Jeff Yardley, CPA, CMA, is currently the Senior Vice President of Finance at Groundworks. Over the past decade, they served as CFO for rapidly growing business units at Cree, Inc., where they significantly transformed financial operations and fostered strategic partnerships. Jeff has a strong background in finance, including roles at Tekelec, KPMG, and Ernst & Young, along with experience managing large teams and complex projects. They hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting from Appalachian State University and are currently enhancing their executive skills at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.