Advancing The Line – Tampa

ATLVets Tampa Speaker Series | Featuring CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen)

ATLVets returns to Tampa with a focused, practical conversation for veteran leaders, founders, and executives navigating growth, scale, and complexity in today’s business environment.

This edition of the ATLVets Tampa Speaker Series features senior leaders from Clifton Larson Allen (CLA)—one of the nation’s leading professional services firms—bringing real-world insight on tax strategy, audit readiness, and financial decision-making for growing organizations.

💡 Featured Speakers

Ray Busler, CPA, Audit Principal at CLA, brings more than a decade of experience serving logistics, manufacturing, and global companies. A recognized thought leader in financial analysis and IFRS engagements, Ray advises organizations navigating audits, international reporting, and financial transparency.

Thomas Lind, Tax Principal at CLA, specializes in helping companies—particularly those expanding into the U.S.—understand tax considerations across the business lifecycle, from pre-revenue through exit. His background includes mergers & acquisitions and complex tax structuring for private equity and strategic clients.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical insight into tax and audit considerations for scaling businesses
• Understanding financial readiness for growth, acquisition, or investment
• Clarity on global and inbound business challenges
• Direct access to trusted advisors who understand complex environments

As always, this event is designed to be conversation-driven, not sales-driven—creating space for honest dialogue, thoughtful questions, and meaningful connections among veteran professionals and supporters.

🚨 Spots are limited!
RSVP today and be part of a transformative evening that moves the needle in your life and work.

Our Agenda:

5:00-5:30pm: Open Networking and Host comments

5:45pm-6:30pm: Local Veteran or Veteran Organization highlight & fireside chat

6:30pm: Open Networking

**Business Casual Attire Required**