Randy boasts over two decades of experience in securing tax credits and government incentives, having collaborated with over 500 companies throughout his career. He kickstarted his journey in the tax practice of Arthur Andersen in southern California before co-founding Acena Consulting. At Acena, Randy leverages his extensive expertise to provide industry insights to middle-market and Fortune 500 companies, fostering both direct partnerships and indirect relationships through CPA firms.
Over the past 15 years, Randy has played a pivotal role in driving the growth of Acena's specialty tax services, particularly in research and development tax credits and cost segregation studies. His clientele spans across a diverse spectrum, ranging from multinational technology giants to smaller, privately held enterprises in manufacturing, engineering, software development, and technology sectors. Randy holds a CPA license and is an esteemed member of the California Society of CPAs. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Business Economics from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Randy resides in Ventura County with his wife and two sons. He is deeply involved in the swimming community, serving as a Masters swim coach for Cal Lutheran University and achieving recognition as a top-ten Masters swimmer. His passion for lifesaving extends to his current status as an ILS Masters Lifesaving world record holder and his past involvement as a member and team manager of the US Lifesaving national team. Randy thrives in open-water and surf lifesaving competitions, finds fulfillment in coaching and team-building, and remains dedicated to supporting his clients' growth and success.
