Executive Team

With over a century of hands-on experience in finance and accounting, vcfo's executive team understands the needs of companies large and small and is committed to addressing clients' needs at every stage of development and growth. Meet the team:

Ellen Wood
President and CEO

Ellen co-founded vcfo in 1996 and serves as its President and CEO. Under Ellen's leadership, the company has opened offices in Dallas, Denver and Seattle and expanded its services to encompass new lines of business.

Prior to founding vcfo, Ellen served as Executive Vice President and CFO at Capital Network System, Inc., a privately held international telecommunications company based in Austin, Texas. Earlier in her career she co-founded a telecommunications business in Austin, and served as the Senior Financial Officer for two residential home builders, Hometown Builders and Block Watne Texas, Inc. In addition to her corporate responsibilities, Ellen enjoyed a dual role at vcfo in the early years, with field responsibilities as the vcfo CFO for clients such as Motive, Agere, Digital Motorworks, Ventix and Troux.

An active member of the Austin community, Ellen serves as a member of the Executive Board of the Boy Scouts Capital Area Council, as a Board member and Treasurer for The Entrepreneurs Foundation, on the Audit Committee for Seton Hospital and as a Board member of the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce. She previously served as a Board member and Statewide President of Technology Entrepreneurs Foundation (Texchange).

Ellen received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas with majors in Finance and Accounting and is a Texas CPA.

Scott Killingsworth
Chief Operating Officer

Scott joined vcfo in 2000 and serves as its Chief Operating Officer. In his role, Scott is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of vcfo and each of its offices, leading the firm’s geographic expansion strategy, and overseeing the design, operation, and improvement of the systems that support the firm's services.

Prior to joining vcfo, Scott was the CFO and VP of Operations for MYTECH Corporation where he was responsible for Accounting and Finance, IT operations and the evaluation of business plans and acquisition proposals. Earlier in his career, Scott founded Balcones Technologies, and worked as a Controller at High End Systems in Austin, Texas. Scott is active in the Town & Country Optimists Club and is a YMCA volunteer.

Scott received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting from Stephen F. Austin State University and is a Texas CPA.

Darrell Tesmer
Chief Compliance Officer

Darrell joined vcfo in 1997 and serves as the Chief Compliance Officer. In his role, Darrell is responsible for analysis of new corporate opportunities, corporate tax strategies and planning and overseeing risk management. Previously, Darrell served as vcfo's VP of Finance and Administration.

Prior to vcfo, Darrell was the Finance Manager of Amnex, Inc. where he assisted in the integration and transition of acquired company Capital Network System, Inc. Earlier in his career, Darrell was a Financial Analyst and Staff Accountant for The Clorox Company in Oakland, CA.

Darrell received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance and Honors Business and a Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Robin Haley
President, vrecruiting

Robin Haley joined vcfo in 2010 and serves as the President of vrecruiting. Robin is responsible for expanding recruiting solutions nationally, giving operational and strategic direction, and providing client support and guidance. She brings over 17 years of industry experience in project management, management consulting, business development, and systems integration.

Prior to joining vcfo, Robin was the business development director at Salvaggio, Teal, and Associates (STA). Robin was responsible for consultant recruiting and expanding business opportunities in the public and private sectors in Texas and throughout the United States.

Prior to joining STA, Robin was the Austin Managing Director and Senior Client Service Director for Resources Global Professionals (RGP). She was responsible for developing business in the Austin and San Antonio markets and building market awareness of career opportunities within RGP. In addition, she managed client relationships, engagements, and was responsible for consultant recruitment and career management.

Robin earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting with a minor in Computer Science from Sam Houston State University. She is a Texas CPA.

Corey Blahuta
Managing Director Austin

Corey joined vcfo in 1999 and serves as Managing Director Austin. In his role, Corey is responsible for building the team and leading the overall management of vcfo’s operations in the Austin office. Throughout his career with vcfo, Corey has had the opportunity to work with over 50 companies in such industries as enterprise software, energy, life sciences, financial services, semiconductor and telecommunications. During 2004 and early 2005, Corey served as the VP of Finance for CoVi Technologies, Inc.

Prior to joining vcfo, Corey was with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) for seven years, serving the final two and a half years as an Audit Manager. While at PWC, Corey worked with companies in Houston and Austin markets ranging from Fortune 500 companies to technology startups.

Corey serves as the Past President of Reading is Fundamental of Austin, Treasurer of the Austin Technology Council and Board Member of the Austin Chapter of Texchange. He and his family were the March of Dimes-Capital Area Ambassador Family for 2004.

Corey received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration Degree from Baylor University. Corey is a Texas CPA.

Tim Dahltorp
Managing Director Colorado

Tim Dahltorp is the Managing Director of the vcfo Colorado office.  In this role, Tim is responsible for the overall operations of the Colorado office, building the team, providing client support and guidance, and refining and extending the local vision and vcfo brand.

Prior to joining vcfo in 2010, Tim had over 16 years of operational and financial management experience as CEO or CFO of  both public and private firms ranging in size from $5 million to over $750 million in annual revenue.  Tim’s direct industry experience includes financial services, biotechnology, transportation, commercial real estate and entertainment.  Tim also has extensive mergers and acquisitions experience, having led 25 purchase or sale transactions, as well as a broad capital markets background, raising over $1 billion in various debt and equity financings.  Early in his career, Tim was a commercial lender for 10 years, providing financing for middle market firms.

Tim has a BS in Finance from Drake University and an MBA from De Paul University.