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ATBS Executive Management and Leadership Team
Todd Amen, President & CEO
Todd Amen is the Founder, President and CEO of ATBS. No stranger to the entrepreneurial spirit, Mr. Amen started ATBS out of the proverbial garage doing alone what it takes many ATBS employees to do today. Mr. Amen remains an active participant in the growth and success of ATBS. His leadership, industry expertise and insight is a driving force behind ATBS’ success in bringing about innovative new products and services designed to increase the success and profitability of all ATBS clients.
Prior to ATBS, Mr. Amen was self-employed as a futures and commodities trader and then became Co-President of Trans-Western Express, LTD. (TWX), a family-owned business operating in United States and Canada. At TWX, he was involved in all areas of managing and marketing the company and was specifically responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative management of TWX. The company was successfully sold in 1998, the year ATBS was formed.
Mr. Amen is a graduate of Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and Marketing. In his free time, he enjoys fly-fishing, golf, hiking, mountain biking, skiing and especially enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.
Jeff Amen, Vice President
Mr. Amen learned how to run a successful business from the ground up, starting in an entry-level position at his family-owned company at a young age. He worked in every function of the business eventually moving into a leadership role. In the early 90’s, Mr. Amen became co-president of Trans-Western Express, LTD. (TWX) with involvement in the management of the entire company. He was specifically responsible for Operations, Sales and Marketing. The business was successfully sold in 1998 at which point Mr. Amen remained in his leadership position, running the business for the purchasing company.
In 2001, Mr. Amen joined ATBS initially focusing on sales, rapidly growing the client base and contributing to the management of the entire organization. As a co-owner, today Mr. Amen is involved in all aspects of the management of ATBS helping to set the strategic direction of the company. He continues to be a leader in the sales and marketing of the company’s products and services.
Mr. Amen graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Finance. He enjoys golf, fly-fishing and skiing and spends as much time as possible with his wife and two boys.
Matt Amen, Vice President
Mr. Amen joined ATBS in 2002 bringing with him a strong background in business development, management and information technology. He started part-time in his family-owned business at a young age and in 1991became Co-President of Trans-Western Express, LTD. (TWX). While there, he developed ongoing 5-year strategic planning programs and quality control programs and oversaw the recruiting and orientation of new hires.
In 2000, Mr. Amen started his own business, ICCE Technologies, where he acquired and commercialized military command and control technology that was developed at NORAD. His clients included NASA, IBM and many commercial airports among others. Today, in addition to his leadership role at ATBS, Mr. Amen is involved in the sales and marketing of all ATBS products and services and oversees the information technology direction of the company.
Mr. Amen graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics. When he’s not working, he enjoys skiing, golf, fly-fishing and spending time with his wife and three children.
Todd Searles, Director of Business Development
In December of 2008, Mr. Searles joined ATBS to oversee the rapid growth of ATBS products and services in the real estate industry. As Director of Business Development, Mr. Searles manages the growth of both new and existing clients, provides input to the marketing and sales strategy and directs service requirements for this important ATBS client base.
Prior to joining ATBS Mr. Searles gained experience in a variety of entrepreneurial endeavors beginning in 1991 with the formation of his company, Searles & Associates, Inc. Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Searles has experience in general business consulting and business development; residential & commercial real estate services for condominium & townhome conversions; new construction sales and marketing; residential brokerage, commercial brokerage and leasing services; multi-family property management; commercial mortgage brokerage; commercial construction services for infrastructure, multi-family, retail, office and industrial projects; and the construction of residential custom renovation & custom homes.
Mr. Searles is currently associated with several community organizations including the Denver Board of Realtors, the Colorado Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. He is a Licensed Colorado Real Estate Broker and holds a Class “C” Building Certificate. As a community-minded individual, Mr. Searles has been involved in many other real estate organizations including home owner and home builder associations.
Phone: 866-431-0356 | Email: tsearles@ATBSshow.com | Fax: 303-845-6481
Dan Prime, General Manager – ATBS
Mr. Prime became General Manager of ATBS in September 2005. In the General Manager role, he directs and coordinates the operations and management of all business services departments including tax, client accounting, education, consulting and corporate finance. He implements the strategic direction of the company, facilitating the growth and development of ATBS products and services overseeing budgets and cost controls to ensure the overall financial health of ATBS.
Mr. Prime joined the ATBS team with almost 25 years experience in finance, accounting and tax including senior positions at two publicly traded transportation companies. Mr. Prime has been a senior manager of the audit, tax and assurance departments of an international professional services firm. He was Controller for USF Holland, Inc. and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for USF Glen Moore, Inc.
Mr. Prime holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting and an MBA from Michigan State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants and the Truckload Carriers Association. In his free time, he enjoys, skiing, hiking, biking and watching sports.Phone: 888-640-4829 | Email: dprime@ATBSshow.com | Fax: 303-648-6644
Tom Hagglund, Controller
Mr. Hagglund joined ATBS in July 2007 with more than 20 years of diverse financial and accounting experience and expertise. As Controller for ATBS, he manages the corporate accounting staff overseeing accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, human resources, budgets and cost controls and inter-company accounting processes. He also has responsibility for establishing financial policies, procedures and reporting systems.
Mr. Hagglund is an experienced financial professional who has worked in multiple capacities for both established and early stage companies. Most recently, he was a professional associate with Jefferson Wells International’s Denver Branch. He has been responsible for strategic financial planning, accounting practices, and financial risk assessment and has broad experience across all facets of operations. Mr. Hagglund’s experience includes setting up financial systems, managing turnarounds, liaising corporate boards and investors, raising equity capital and developing processes and controls for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Mr. Hagglund has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Colorado. When he is not working, he can be found snow skiing, water skiing, watching his daughter’s soccer games or spending time with his family.
Phone: 877-835-3822 | Email: thagglund@ATBSshow.com | Fax: 303-308-1241
Angela Bruskotter, Director of Marketing and Sales Support
Ms. Bruskotter came to ATBS in June 2005 with an extensive background in sales and marketing. After graduating from Golden Gate University in San Francisco with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance, she worked for IBM in New York City first in Sales, marketing products and services to Fortune 500 accounts. She then worked in Marketing Communications, producing and placing national advertising campaigns for IBM products and services. After moving to Denver, she oversaw the product development, marketing and promotion for a publicly traded telecommunications company before setting out to manage all aspects of her own creative business.
Ms. Bruskotter’s work at ATBS covers a wide range of marketing and sales support activities. She coordinates the development of new products and services, oversees the development of marketing materials and sales support materials, writes articles for industry publications and presents product and company information for clients and industry events. She works closely with the sales team to support their efforts with new and existing customers. In her off hours, Ms. Bruskotter is an artist and writer when she’s not working on home projects or spending time with her husband and beagle.Phone: 877-835-3822 | Email: abruskotter@ATBSshow.com | Fax: 303-308-1241
Andy Erwin, Manager – Consulting
Mr. Erwin started at ATBS in March 2001. He began his career at ATBS as a Business Consultant working with clients from many of our partner companies. He soon was promoted to Group Lead where he redesigned the department and the consulting roles to better meet the needs of ATBS customers. Mr. Erwin is now Manager of the Consulting Group overseeing consultants working with all ATBS clients.
Prior to ATBS, Mr. Erwin worked in the Financial Services industry providing investment advice and solutions to his customers. Mr. Erwin has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Finance from Colorado State University. In his free time, he enjoys the outdoors, golfing, hiking and hunting. He is an avid reader and enjoys good movies.
Phone: 877-663-4378 | Email: aerwin@ATBSshow.com | Fax: 303-308-1257
Holly Stevenson, Manager – Client Accounting
Ms. Stevenson joined the ATBS Management Team in August 2007. Prior to joining ATBS, she had over 20 years experience as Director of Finance, Regional and Corporate Controller in the hospitality and healthcare industries. In her previous positions, Ms. Stevenson directed budget and cost controls, accounting practices and reports. She analyzed financial data, recommending changes to improve systems and financial performance.
Ms. Stevenson brings her dedication to quality and process control to her position as Client Accounting Manager. She ensures that client information is accurate and timely and presented in a way to be of the most use in managing the clients’ businesses. She oversees a large staff of sorters, data entry, reconcilers and quality control personnel working closely with the tax department and consulting departments to provide information for monthly statements, quarterly tax estimates and end of year tax returns. She is a graduate of Western State College with a degree in Business. Ms. Stevenson is also a Six Sigma Greenbelt.Phone: 877-201-3581 | Email: hstevenson@ATBSshow.com | Fax: 303-308-8032
Joe Mash, Manager – Information Systems
Joe had over 10 years of experience in the information technology industry before coming to ATBS in July 2001. He has worked with multiple database applications and has expertise in numerous programming languages. In addition to his technical skills, he has a strong background in customer service and project management for Fortune 500 companies, including project analysis to deliver cost and timeline estimates. Joe graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems. He is also a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer and a Microsoft Certified Professional.
Joe uses this background and education in his position at ATBS where he oversees all aspects of ATBS security, technology, network, telephony and communication installations. He develops and directs the IT budget and manages all technology vendor contracts and relationships, including voice and data providers. In addition, Joe supervises the application development of approved projects with the IT staff and contractors and oversees all security for ATBS. He and his staff work closely with ATBS partners to facilitate the direct download of client business information, alleviating much of the customer’s burden for collecting receipts and income information. In his spare time, Joe likes to golf, fish, ski, mountain bike and hang out with his kids.
Phone: 888-640-4829 | Email: jmash@ATBSshow.com | Fax: 303-308-8032
Mark Miller, Manager – Tax
Mark began his career at ATBS in October 2006. He has been a practicing CPA for the past 24 years and has experience working in a variety of industries including retail, professional services, manufacturing, the oil and gas industry and trucking. He has spent his entire career preparing taxes for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and non-profit organizations. In addition to his tax preparation experience, Mark has considerable experience working with the IRS resolving client’s outstanding tax problems and is well versed in the particular nuances that affect the trucking industry. He has been a Manager in a public accounting firm and CFO and President of privately held companies. He is a graduate of State University of New York at Buffalo.
As the ATBS Tax Manager, Mark oversees the preparation and review of thousands of quarterly tax estimates and year-end tax returns for ATBS clients. He maintains a high level of knowledge in his department as it pertains to tax laws. It is this knowledge and the ATBS benchmarking data that allows Mark to provide the highest level of accuracy and customer service to ATBS clients, setting him and his department apart from other tax preparers. When he’s not working on tax returns, Mark likes watching sports, playing golf, coaching baseball and spending time with his wife and two children.Phone: 877-880-9501 | Email: mmiller@ATBSshow.com | Fax: 303-648-6641