Senior Advisors

We are pleased to introduce our senior advisory team.

AMR consultants are veterans of our profession with proven track records and excellent "people skills". Clients benefit from our team spirit and cohesiveness – most of us have worked together for years. We share a value system and commitment to excellence that distinguishes what we do.

We have the credentials to undertake a wide variety of assignments – with small and large firms. Achieving measurable results, and solutions that reflect the true needs and capabilities of our customers, are our highest priorities.

Tom Petersen

Tom is AMR's Director of Technical Services. He has worked extensively in PC and mid-range computing environments with a wide spectrum of operating systems, system software, and programming languages.

Previously, he held positions such as Manager of IT, Manager of Year 2000 Project, and Senior System Analyst with companies like Hudson's Bay, Sandvik Canada, and American Can.

Tom's expertise includes:

• Conversions to Deltek Vision software.

• Deltek Vision report writing.

• Programming and database design.

• IT operations management.

• System security.

Tom studied Computer Science at the University of Toronto and achieved his Computer Science Technologies Diploma at Sheridan College.

Bill Blum, CPA

Bill, a Certified Public Accountant, has an extensive background in the AE sector, the controllership function, and with various Deltek PSA products. His AE experience includes serving as Chief Financial Officer with Spillis Candela & Partners, one of the oldest and largest professional design firms in the southeastern United States.

Bill is a Sema4 expert and able to provide assistance with any aspect of this popular Deltek product. Bill's Sema4 application knowledge is complemented by a thorough technical understanding of FoxPro and the Sema4 database. These skill sets have allowed Bill to easily transition to our Deltek Vision conversion team and begin supporting AMR’s rapidly expanding Vision client base.

Tim Hogenbirk, B.B.A.

Tim’s business career began with Philips Electronics, The Netherlands. A promotion with Philips led to his move to Canada and assumption of Controllership duties in their Toronto information services division. A mid-1980s opportunity introduced Tim to the AE industry. He continues to guide a prominent AE firm’s Controllership and Treasury functions, and is a valuable contributor to AMR’s small business advisory services. With AMR, he plays a key role is assisting customers with the transition from Deltek’s Sema4 software to Deltek Vision.

Tim holds The Netherlands’ equivalent of the CGA designation. He is a member of the Society of Design Administration Canada (SDA), and maintains leadership positions with The Rotary Club of Brampton and the Netherlands Luncheon Club.

DeEtte Krogh, CPA

DeEtte is a Deltek Vision accounting specialist and team leader. She has worked on more than 200 Vision implementations throughout North America. Her Vision application experience includes functions such as multi-company, multi-currency, organization structure, corporate and project budgeting, and overhead allocation. In addition, DeEtte frequently assists clients with the streamlining of their accounting processes.

Prior to joining AMR’s alliance partner, Central Consulting Group, DeEtte was the Controller of a large architectural firm using Deltek Advantage. She was one of Vision’s “early adopters” and has participated in numerous conversions from Deltek legacy products to Vision.

DeEtte is a Certified Public Accountant. Her credentials also include Bachelor Degrees in Accounting and Business Administration.

Fred Jene

Fred is a systems professional with over 20 years experience on a variety of hardware platforms. He leads our custom software development team. Using Microsoft tools, Fred ensures we build to specification and deliver – on time and on budget – extremely reliable applications.

Fred has a large cross-section of business experience and a strong background in accounting. He is known for his excellent end-user communication skills – and his ability to analyze, design, and prototype rapidly to facilitate client interaction and feedback. His talents also include dynamic web page design and have expanded to include Actuate programming. Deltek Vision incorporates the Actuate eReporting Suite to deliver a powerful, interactive reporting environment.