Brian Crowe

Background

About Brian Crowe

Brian Crowe is the Sustainable Forestry Initiative's Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the organization’s financial & economic strategy. He is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and advises the President & CEO on all financial matters. Brian joined SFI in July of 2019 to move back into the environmental sector to leverage his skills improving organizational effectiveness. His experience includes for-profit and not-for-profit knowledge in financial analysis & valuation, individual & corporate tax, compliance, internal controls and project & program management. Brian is passionate about the non-profit sector and spends much of his time contributing to the design and implementation of tracking mechanisms and metrics to align with strategic business plans. He has a proven record of aligning strategic initiatives with revenue and expense management to reduce deficit cycles and enhance value. Prior to joining SFI, he worked for the Council on Foundations and Ocean Conservancy. Aside from his broad range of technical skills, Brian’s strongest asset lies in his ability to unite and lead individuals to solve problems and advance strategic goals. Brian began his career in the banking industry, later transitioning those skills to public accounting where he specialized in consulting and auditing financial institutions. Originally from Madisonville, Kentucky, Brian has a bachelor’s degree in business, a minor in economics and a master’s degree in accounting. Brian is a Certified Public Accountant in the District of Columbia and also holds a Certified Management Accountant credential.