Independent consultant working primarily with closely held businesses and their owners. Specialization in business value acceleration in addition to tax planning, entity structure and cash flow management. Performs business valuations for purposes including mergers and acquisitions, estate and gift tax planning, divorces, shareholder disputes, litigation and sellers due diligence. 

Experience

DF Long & Associates LLC, 2021– present

President

Provide business and financial consulting services to diverse clients. Specialization in business valuation, exit planning for business owners and capital financing for growth-oriented companies.

Corrigan Krause (Corrigan, Krause, Harrison, Long, Harsar, LLC) 1995-2021

Partner

Partner (19 years) of a full-service CPA firm specializing in closely held businesses and their owners. Focused on tax planning and preparation services for individuals and businesses.

Erie County Economic Development Corporation, 2024 - present

Regional Incubator for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship (RISE)

Advisor

Education and Professional Designations

University of Dayton, 1992

Bachelor of Science, Accounting