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Mike Bergthold, CFE

J.S. Held Acquires Stapleton Group & Launches Strategic Advisory Practice

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Mike Bergthold joined J.S. Held in October of 2024 as part of J.S. Held's acquisition of the Stapleton Group.

Mike is a highly experienced turnaround executive who reduces complex problems into actionable plans to drive immediate and measurable positive results. He leverages over 30 years of experience advising public and private companies on strategy, finance, and accounting to serve as CRO, financial advisor, interim executive, or strategic board member for companies in financial distress or transition.

In completing successful turnarounds, Mike manages all aspects of designing and implementing restructuring strategies, leads capital raises, and negotiates with lenders and investors. He leads clients through complex legal processes in formal and informal reorganizations. Clients become renewed, recapitalized, and viable business enterprises by achieving unity among disparate creditor and investor groups.

As an interim CEO, CFO, president, or director of companies in transition, Mike skillfully guides management teams and stakeholders through strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, complex negotiations, and recapitalizations.

Prior to joining Stapleton Group, Mike was a licensed CPA in California and Arizona for 25 years. He also held positions at EY and Andersen and was a senior executive at accounting and IT outsourcing firms. Mike’s industry experience includes agriculture, diagnostic laboratory, manufacturing, professional services, real estate, transportation, and IT services.

Key Expertise

  • Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO)
  • Financial Advisory
  • Interm Management

Professional Affiliations/Memberships/Licenses/Training

  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • California Bankruptcy Forum, Pro Bono Committee Member
  • California Receivers Forum
  • Association for Corporate Growth
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • San Diego Bankruptcy Forum, Past Director