Kevin is currently a consultant with Cayuga Hospitality Consultants specializing in hospitality fraud. He has over 35 years of hands-on success in tackling and resolving tough issues in audit, compliance and corporate risk management, using well-honed judgment to draw inferences, assess an engagement and create resolution. Kevin has led investigations including FCPA, potential money laundering, SDN/OFAC, commercial bribery, conflicts of interest, forensic accounting assignments, procurement scams, cash theft, books and records fraud, expense report fraud, affinity points scams, etc. Kevin graduated from Gettysburg College in 1980 and pursued his career in public accounting specializing in auditing and taxation. In 2004, he was a director at BDO (5th largest CPA firm in the world) when Marriott International offered him a position he could not refuse. Kevin was the Market Director in charge of managing all property audits, worldwide. He uncovered a significant fraud, and the Chief Audit Executive created a position for him, Senior Director, Global Financial Fraud. He was also a member of the company’s Legal and Ethical Steering Committee. After Marriott, Kevin performed fraud investigation for two large non-profits spending extended periods of time in Liberia and Papa New Guinea.? ?He currently is working on a number of audits for the Office of Inspector General relating to improper payments made during the COVID pandemic. He is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Certified in Financial Forensics, and maintains a certificate as a Chartered Global Management Accountant administered by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He also holds basic and advanced certificates in “The Reid Technique of Interviewing and Interrogation."
Tim
Lietz
National Practice Leader for Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance
Jefferson Wells
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-lietz/
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Tim has been with Jefferson Wells as a Regional Director for Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance and currently as National Practice Leader Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance, for 15+ years. He has been a former Chief Audit Executive for two global public firms based in North Carolina, Laboratory Corporation of America and Cone Mills. Tim has also been a Big 4 internal audit advisory services practice leader in the Carolinas. He has investigated hundreds of fraud cases, domestically and internationally. Tim has also been responsible for fraud hot lines, completing annual fraud risk assessments and reporting to Audit Committees on status of fraud mitigation efforts. He has an undergraduate degree in Accounting from Northern Illinois University and a MBA from Wake Forest University.
Deron Rossi is a Certified Fraud Specialist and a globally recognized expert in fraud investigations, internal controls, and risk management. With over 40 years of experience, Deron has built a distinguished career in consulting, accounting, investigations, and accounting systems implementation. He has led or supported more than 750 investigations worldwide, bringing unmatched insight and practical expertise to every engagement. Deron is also a sought-after international speaker, known for his dynamic and engaging presentations. He combines deep technical knowledge with real-world experience—and just the right touch of humor—to educate and inspire audiences. His sessions empower professionals to: Conduct effective investigations into fraud and misconduct; Proactively manage fraud risks; Strengthen internal control environments. Whether speaking to auditors, compliance teams, or executive leadership, Deron delivers content that is insightful, actionable, and memorable.