The Person Behind the Work
Evolution CFOs is a focused practice not a staffing agency, not a big-four spin-off. You work directly with a senior financial executive on every engagement.
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Eric Breese
Founder And Principal
Eric J. Breese, CPA, MBA — Founder & Principal
Eric brings more than 20 years of financial leadership experience across private-equity-backed manufacturing, infrastructure, specialty chemicals, venture capital, and professional services businesses. Before founding Evolution CFOs, he served as CFO of Race Winning Brands, a $250M PE-backed performance manufacturing company, and as Finance Operating Partner at NextEra Energy's Private Equity & Infrastructure Investments group where he served as interim CFO for multiple portfolio companies ranging from $30M to $350M in revenue.
He has led finance organizations through some of the most demanding situations a business can face: resolving a liquidity crisis at a $350M portfolio company, compressing a 30-day financial close to under 8 days, raising equity to stabilize a balance sheet mid-transformation, and building first-ever budgeting and forecasting processes at businesses that had never had them. Earlier in his career, he executed M&A strategy for a $5B business unit at Evonik Industries one of the world's largest specialty chemicals companies and led venture capital investments across an international portfolio.
His clients describe the engagement as having a CFO in the room who has seen it before and who will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear.
CPA (Wisconsin)
MBA, Cardinal Stritch University
Board roles: Circumfix Solutions, Structured Polymers, Vivasure Medical, Castor Technologies
Languages: English, German
Based in Houston, Texas. Works with clients across the U.S. virtually.
Evolution CFO's Experience
01
Exit Preparation & M&A Proof
Advised on multiple company sales and recapitalizations. Builds the financial package models, schedules, normalized EBITDA that survives buyer due diligence.
02
Capital Raise & Banking Proof
Supported debt and equity raises across a range of business sizes. Manages lender relationships, covenant reporting, and credit facility negotiations.
03
Financial Planning & Analysis Proof
Built annual operating plans and 13-week cash flow models for businesses ranging from $3M to $150M in revenue. Designed KPI frameworks used by management and boards.
04
Strategic Finance & Board Support Proof
Served as a financial voice in board settings, strategic planning sessions, and new venture evaluations. Comfortable translating financial data into clear executive recommendations.
05
Financial Infrastructure Proof
Builds the processes, systems, and controls that allow a growing business to operate with institutional-quality financial discipline without a full finance department.