Christian comes to HSP from Silicon Valley Bank where, as an analyst and associate within their commercial lending group, he focused on privately held emerging technology companies and on the public technology sector in New England. Expert in due diligence and financial modeling, and fluent in Japanese, Christian has both significant experience of the technology company market and a global focus. He spent two years in southern Japan teaching English and serving as an international liaison to the local Department of Social Welfare and Board of Education. He holds a BA in mathematical economics from Colgate University and is currently a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level III candidate.

Cindy Elsbree has more than fifteen years of experience as a controller, accountant and bookkeeper. At a variety of manufacturing companies and as the sole proprietor of her own bookkeeping firm, Cindy has developed a range of skills that will benefit both HSP clients and service providers alike. Her experience with job cost analysis, contract development, benefits programs, work performance and project management complement Cindy’s technical knowledge of payroll, G/L, banking, cash flow management and financial reporting, She holds a BS in Organizational Behavior from the University of San Francisco and an Associate of Arts degree in Social Science from Gavilan College.