About Strata
Hands-on, not handed off.
Strata is a boutique R&D tax credit firm. Every engagement runs through senior leadership. You get senior judgment on the calls that matter and a documented trail any examiner can follow.
Our Approach
Between the extremes.
Overly conservative CPAs leave credits on the table. Aggressive R&D-only shops push too hard and trigger audits.
Strata sits in between. We identify the strongest defensible credit and document every claim the way the IRS expects to see it, so the number we put forward is a number we can stand behind.
Our Leadership
Five leaders. One bench.
Every engagement at Strata runs through senior leadership. No junior hand-off, no offshore documentation, no surprises.
Don Steeves
Chief Executive Officer
Founder and CEO; CPA of nearly three decades. Often described as 'the entrepreneurial CPA.'
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Scott Stratton
General Counsel
JD from Texas Tech. Oversees execution and quality across every engagement.
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Russ Westergard
Chief Strategy Officer
Twenty plus years in early-stage and high-growth ventures. Focused on helping innovative businesses capture tax incentives they've legitimately earned.
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Parrish Pellegrino
Chief Revenue Officer
Two decades helping multinational companies grow. Founder of a global supply-chain consulting firm.
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Nate Bradshaw
Chief Operating Officer
Serial entrepreneur with a track record of scaling operations and teams internationally.
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Operations, marketing, and growth.
The people who keep the firm sharp, organized, and growing.
Eric Gordon
VP of Professional Services
CPA and former Deloitte auditor. Drives professional services delivery across the firm.
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Paul Shin
VP Marketing
Seasoned marketing executive with multiple successful exits. Drives growth across the firm.
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Jenn Westergard
VP Operations
Keeps the firm organized and data secure. Expert in data analytics, project management, and HR.
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