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Elinor is a CAS partner with GRF CPAs and Advisors, where she specializes in providing financial and organizational solutions to nonprofit organizations and leads the firm's AI strategy. As a prominent thought leader in public accounting, technology and nonprofit circles, she emphasizes an advisory-first client service strategy, effective technology solutions, deep industry expertise and a people-centered culture. Elinor's leadership within the broader CAS community landed her as Chair of the 2021 Digital CPA Conference, and she currently serves as an advisor on CPA.com’s CAS Advisory Council and BILL's Accountant Partner Council.

Dean is a licensed CPA and a Business Development partner with Armanino. After spending 12 years as an auditor in Armanino's audit department, Dean transitioned to "Chief Relationship Builder" for the firm.

Dean helps numerous private companies, as well as private schools and social service, performing/fine arts and faith-based organizations address their tax, audit and outsourced accounting needs. Boards and finance and audit committees appreciate his laser focus on bringing to life the audit items that matter most, including his proven method of benchmarking data and key financial operating ratios.

Ben Pincus is Head of Partner Management at Rillet, the AI-native ERP trusted by Series A to public companies. He started his career at KPMG, then spent a decade as a finance operator, leading Finance at three venture-backed startups, where he built finance functions from scratch, raised multiple rounds of funding, and handled month-end close himself. Outside of work, Ben is a Denver based dad of two girls and avid triathlete.

Richard Corn, a seasoned CPA with over 10 years of experience in both public and private accounting, has led audit, tax, and client services advisory work for clients ranging from sole-proprietors to mid-market companies with hundreds of employees. After his time in public accounting Richard joined Intuit and was a member of the founding team for QuickBooks Capital where he played a key role in shaping financing solutions for small businesses. Now, serving as the Director of Product Management for Accountants at BILL, Richard focuses on developing tools and services that empower accountants to work more efficiently and deliver greater value to their clients. Through a firsthand understanding of both finance and technology, he is dedicated to evolving the future of accounting with products that help firms streamline work so they can focus on higher-value advisory services and client success.

Melanie Brenneman is a marketer with 15+ years connecting data, trends, and strategy to measurable business outcomes for B2B tech companies. At BILL, she leads the Accounting Firm AI Ambition Survey, exploring how AI reshapes strategy, client experience, and business models, and translating those findings into insights that help firms convert potential into real outcomes

John Higgins, CPA is the founder of Higgins Advisory and a nationally recognized educator on digital transformation for accounting and tax professionals. With over three decades of experience, John combines deep technical expertise with a forward-looking approach to practice innovation. He’s known for helping firms harness emerging technologies—from AI to automation—to streamline operations, boost advisory capacity, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving profession.