Michael B. Payne

Michael B. Payne, CPA, currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Silicon Ranch Corporation, where strategic leadership has driven revenue growth from $18 million in 2016 to a projected $230 million by 2025, reflecting a 29% Compound Annual Growth Rate. Previously, Michael held the position of Chief Accounting Officer at Silicon Ranch, establishing foundational accounting operations and GAAP-compliant reporting structures. At Asurion, as Senior Director of Corporate Accounting & External Reporting, responsibilities included overseeing external financial statements and ensuring regulatory compliance. From 1999 to 2013, Michael worked at Ernst & Young as a Senior Manager in Assurance Services, leading audits and SEC reporting for various clients. Michael holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Trevecca Nazarene University.