Dave Kerr, CPA
Founder and Managing Partner

Dave founded Kerr Consulting & Support in 1987 in Iowa, and moved the headquarters to The Woodlands, TX in 1998.  He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Truman State University, at which time he was selected as one of the top U.S. graduates by Accounting Today Magazine.  Dave began his career in accounting with Ernst & Whinney in Honolulu.  Dave’s expertise encompasses manufacturing, distribution, non-profits, legal firms, accounting firms, and staffing companies.

Dave is married with six children – two of which were adopted from China.  He is very active in promoting adoption and Christian foster care, and men’s church organizations.  He loves to golf, and raises South American Cichlid fish.

Koray Ozturk
Partner and Chief Technology Officer

Koray began his career in New York City in international business and accounting, working at technology companies in New York and Michigan.  After operating the Kerr Consulting office in Michigan for two years, he relocated to the Houston headquarters in 2003.  Originally from Turkey, Koray is a naturalized U.S. Citizen, and is married with one child.  His areas of expertise are systems integration, databases, information technology infrastructure planning, and all aspects of several ERP and Customer Relationship Management systems. He has an MBA in Management Information Systems from Lawrence Technological University in Michigan.

Ian Cook
Partner

Ian joined Kerr Consulting as a partner in June of 2007.  He worked with Sage products in the UK for 10 years as an end user in the role of controller in manufacturing and marine management.  He has been an Accpac consultant since 1997.  Ian has successfully implemented accounting and ERP systems in Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and the U.S.

Ian has taught music (brass and strings) in his spare time.  He volunteers in various church groups, enjoys watching sports and playing golf, and enjoys time with his dogs.  Ian is married and enjoys home improvement projects.

Randy Swearengin, CPA
Partner

Randy has been a partner at Kerr Consulting since 1999, working out of our Kansas City office.  His areas of expertise are PEOs, distribution, state agencies, and manufacturing, as well as Not-for-profit organizations.  Randy graduated from Evangel University with a degree in Accounting and Computer Science, and has served as the Controller for a college and other non-profits, as well as a regional bank.

Randy is married with two children, and enjoys golf, tennis, and just about any other sport.  He is very involved with his church.

Bob Foster
Partner

Bob has been a partner at Kerr Consulting since 1995, working out of The Woodlands office.  Certified in CYMA, Sage Pro, and SageCRM, Bob brings 23 years of experience in the accounting software field.  Prior to entering accounting software, Bob was the Business Administrator for a large church in Tempe, AZ.

Bob is married with grown children and is a Deacon in his congregation.  His outside interests include carpentry; in addition, he is a Crew Leader for Habitat for Humanity, and volunteers at Rebuilding Together Houston.

Sylvia Bennett, CPA
Partner

Sylvia joined the partnership in June of 2008 after moving to the Houston area to be closer to family. She has enjoyed a successful career as a Chief Financial Officer handling multiple and varied corporations in the Rio Grande Valley. Sylvia received her BA from Texas A&M International at Laredo, Texas and received her MBA from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas.  Sylvia has over 25 years experience managing financial operations and has extensive knowledge setting up accounting systems. She is a Quick Books Certified Pro Advisor and a Certified CYMA Consultant.

Sylvia is married with two grown children. She is a member of the East Montgomery County Rotary Club and will be serving as the club Treasurer for the 2009-2010 fiscal year.

Peter Ristau
Partner

Peter K. Ristau is the former president of Relational Solutions, Inc., an award winning reseller of Sage Pro ERP™. Peter has been integral in the development and growth of source code and customization in the accounting software community. Peter was a charter member and leading instructor worldwide of the Sage Pro ERP products. His relaxed style and refreshing humor have made him a sought after speaker at workshops, conferences and seminars throughout North America. Mr Ristau speaks on a wide variety of topics ranging from Object Oriented Programming to Christian Apologetics and Theology in the 21st Century.

Peter makes his home with his wife Lois in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. He enjoys bicycling and boating with his five grown children and seven grandchildren.

Vince Stark
Partner, Milwaukee

Stan Kumer, CPA
Partner, Kansas City

Barry Blanchfield
Partner, Fort Dodge

Pat Lavine
Partner, Houston/Puerto Rico