Erika Keough, MBA, SHRM-SCP

Erika Keough is passionate about enhancing business performance through the People function. As the Director, Value Advisory at SD Capital, she concentrates on the human element within the value creation process for business owners seeking future growth, exit, or sale opportunities. Erika provides advice and insights related to organizational structure and development, leadership and team effectiveness, compensation and incentive planning, as well as retention strategies focused on culture and human capital efficiencies.

Prior to joining SD Capital, Erika founded Le Breton Group providing People and Talent strategic consulting and advisory services for early-stage startups and small to mid-sized companies. Erika has over twenty years in the talent acquisition and HR space as a leader and practitioner for a variety of tech companies.

Education

MBA – Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, VA

B.A. – Business Administration and Spanish, Austin College, TX

Professional and Community Involvement

SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) Certification

Entrepreneur in Residence—Darden School of Business, University of Virginia

Advisory board member—Happyly

Member—Alliance of Mergers & Acquisitions (AM&AA)

Member—Women in Technology (WIT)

Member—NeXco National

Job Counselor—Together We Bake

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Do you have a hobby/personal passion?
Spending time with family and friends; Running, triathlons and general health and fitness

What was the best advice you’ve ever received?  
Treat people the way you would like to be treated.

People would be surprised to know that I…
Can’t carry a tune if my life depended on it

What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?   
I love seeing the potential in people at all levels. I take pride in having helped shape the trajectory of so many companies and individuals over my career.

Do you have a “motto”? (spoken or unspoken) 
“Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.”-Will Rogers

Erika Keough

Our Thoughts On

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Big Problem: Incorrect Accounting Methods


Big Thinking: Seven Figure Tax Savings.

Shareholder GENNARO DIBELLO has widespread experience in all areas of tax and business planning associated with closely held companies, and he's been with Schneider Downs since 1987.
During a routine review of one of our client's operations, Gennaro's team identified something that wasn't very routine at all. They discovered that the client was using multiple incorrect methods and calculations for computing tax depreciation for their fixed assets. Gennaro met the client to discuss the issue, presented a solution to correct the problem, quantified the results, and implemented the changes resulting in a favorable adjustment of nearly $4.5 million. Gennaro's expertise and eye for detail was critical in helping this client fix a problem they didn't even realize that they had. "We're good at identifying opportunities or exposures that aren't on our clients' radars," Gennaro said. "It's not necessarily what we were originally retained to do, but while we're executing our engagements, we're always looking for new ways to help our clients and minimize their tax burden." Schneider Downs provides Big Thinking and Personal Focus in delivering a variety of services for large and small businesses, both publicly and privately held, as well as nonprofit organizations, government entities and more. Through our commitment to thought leadership and knowledge management, we deliver the solutions our clients need with a personal commitment to service.

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