Nicolas is a financial analyst with a strong background in corporate finance, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and corporate development. He specializes in providing analytical support for M&A transactions, evaluating financials to develop accurate value estimates. Nicolas is also skilled in managing financial integrations for corporate deals, improving reporting processes, and producing comprehensive financial communications for executive leadership and private equity investors.

Education

• Master’s in Professional Accounting, University of Texas at Austin
• Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, University of Texas at Austin
• Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Sociology Honors Program, University of Texas at Austin

Kayleigh Engle serves on the Client Engagement Team at Stambaugh Ness, where she connects prospective clients with the firm’s specialized expertise and guides them through every stage of the client journey. With more than a decade of experience in marketing, business development, and client engagement, she is dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience from the first interaction through onboarding and long-term partnership.

As the primary point of contact for inbound opportunities, Kayleigh leads the firm’s client engagement process, ensuring timely response, thoughtful qualification, and alignment of prospective clients with the appropriate Stambaugh Ness professionals. She also manages the firm’s proposal development efforts, collaborating across service lines to develop tailored, high-quality proposals that clearly communicate the value of SN’s industry expertise and solutions.

Known for her strategic mindset, Kayleigh oversees the onboarding experience to ensure new clients transition seamlessly into their partnership with us. By fostering proactive communication, she helps clients feel informed and confident from day one. Prior to this role, Kayleigh led our event strategy and webinar programming, managing dozens of educational events and conferences that expanded our visibility in the AEC industry and supported business development.

Noah Fielding is a Senior Project Accountant on the Ajera Outsourced Accounting Services Team at Stambaugh Ness.

Noah brings a strong foundation in strategic planning, problem-solving, and mission-driven performance to his role, with a focus on serving architecture and engineering firms. His experience includes overseeing financial operations, managing end-to-end financial functions, and ensuring tax compliance within project-based accounting systems. He is adept at developing and implementing streamlined processes to enhance financial transparency and operational efficiency for clients.

Before joining Stambaugh Ness, Noah served as a Fractional Controller and Staff Tax Accountant at ADKF, where he managed financial operations for a portfolio of clients, developed a lease tracking system, and prepared numerous tax returns.

A Marine Corps veteran with over 8 years of leadership experience, Noah also has experience in team management, training, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Incarnate Word.
• Currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of the Incarnate Word.

Courtney Frazier is a Project Accountant in Deltek Ajera Outsourced Accounting Services at Stambaugh Ness, specializing in Deltek Ajera for architects and engineers.

Courtney assists AE clients in the complete project cycle within the Ajera system, including project entry, billing, and project-related reporting. She reconciles financial discrepancies, provides recurring transactional assistance, and performs month-end closing services, including preparing financial statements.

Courtney is a problem solver for both clients and Stambaugh Ness, identifying the root cause of Ajera issues and proposing solutions. She also participates in the onboarding process for new OAS clients using Ajera and seeks ways to help clients and the firm enhance processes and profitability within the system.

Before joining SN, Courtney was a Senior Staff Accountant, working in finance and accounting outsourcing.

Education

• Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Dubuque

Patrick Ramos is a Deltek Solutions Advisor at Stambaugh Ness, specializing in Deltek Vantagepoint and Deltek Vision solutions tailored for professional services firms such as architecture, engineering, environmental, and consulting organizations.

Patrick works closely with existing and new Deltek customers to ensure they’re getting the most value from their investment. By understanding each client’s goals, challenges, and priorities, Patrick helps uncover opportunities to enhance efficiency, streamline operations, and improve overall business performance.

Patrick is committed to long-term client success and delivers strategic guidance that maximizes the impact of Deltek solutions well beyond the initial implementation.

He has proven experience in ERP solutions, with a focus on selling to the AEC and professional services industries.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Old Dominion University

Kendra is the Senior Client Account Manager for the Deltek team at Stambaugh Ness. With a deep understanding of client needs and a passion for delivering exceptional service, Kendra manages the daily interaction between our clients, Deltek, and the Stambaugh Ness team. She ensures clients have the resources and support they need to maximize the value of their Deltek applications.

A former Deltek associate with over 15 years of office management and information technology experience, Kendra is dedicated to providing expert service and support. She is committed to proactive communication, responsiveness, and exceeding client expectations. Kendra works closely with project-based firms to equip them with the technology tools they need to gain a competitive advantage, maximize their IT investment return, and achieve their strategic goals.

Steve is a Microsoft Certified technology advisory with over 25 years of experience helping architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms align their IT environments to clear, measurable business outcomes. In his role, Steve partners with firm leaders to modernize IT in ways that support growth, resiliency, and long-term competitiveness; positioning technology to work for the business, not against it.

Steve specializes in optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO) at a granular level through a cybersecurity-first lens, helping firms reduce risk while improving operational efficiency and profit margins. His advisory approach integrates secure workflows, scalable infrastructure, and compliance requirements including CMMC and related cybersecurity frameworks, helping to protect sensitive data, support federal and regulated work, and confidently scale operations.

At the core of Steve’s work is a simple guiding principle: do the right thing. He is known for bringing clarity, integrity, and practical guidance to complex technology decisions, helping leaders make confident choices that balance security, performance, and financial impact.

Education

• Southern Methodist University School of Engineering, MCSE
• University of Oklahoma

With over 15 years of financial expertise, Jared specializes in strategic compliance solutions and audits under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) for engineering and architecture firms. His work experience includes financial statement audits, FAR audits, and employee benefit plan audits.

Jared spent over three years as a controller in the construction industry, managing financial reporting, compliance, and project finances in a fast-paced, high growth, deadline-driven environment. In addition to being a Certified Public Accountant, Jared holds the Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation.

Professional Highlights

• Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP)
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
• Construction Financial Management Association, Member

Barbara Stiles, a seasoned AEC industry leader with over 30 years of experience, is a Senior Consultant in Stambaugh Ness’s Strategic Growth Advisory practice.

Previously Vice President of Business Planning for a major engineering firm, Barbara brings proven strategic growth, business development, and marketing expertise.

As a Fellow of SMPS and a CPSM, she provides valuable guidance to AEC firms on enhancing their business development strategies, improving internal processes, and achieving their growth objectives.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts, University of Central Florida

Professional Highlights

• SMPS Fellow (FMSPS)
• Certified Professional Services Marketer (CMPS)

Michael is a Principal Consultant specializing in Ajera software, bringing over a decade of experience at Deltek. His deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by AE firms allows him to help clients leverage Ajera to drive financial growth. A recognized leader in the project-based community, Michael is passionate about sharing his expertise and works with firms across the nation to deliver successful system implementations, training, and best practices for system optimization. He collaborates closely with clients to understand their business processes and needs, providing tailored Ajera solutions and identifying opportunities to improve and automate workflow for enhanced project management and accounting procedures.