D. Scott Emge, MBA, CPA/ABV, CFP®

Scott is a seasoned financial executive, advisor, and educator with extensive experience guiding organizations through growth, transformation, and value creation. With a career spanning executive leadership, advisory services, and academia, he brings a unique blend of strategic insight, technical expertise, and practical execution to every engagement.

Scott currently serves as an Associate Teaching Professor and Executive in Residence at Loyola University Maryland, where he teaches corporate finance, valuation and financial planning at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

In parallel with his academic role, Scott provides CFO advisory services to startup and growth-stage companies, where he advises on financial strategy, forecasting and analytics, capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, and long-term growth and exit planning. He also delivers business valuation and exit planning services to privately held businesses, helping owners maximize enterprise value and prepare for successful transitions.

Previously, Scott served as Chief Financial Officer of Performance Foodservice Maryland and Brothers Services Company, where he led financial restructuring initiatives, improved operational performance, and implemented data-driven forecasting and reporting systems.

Earlier in his career, Scott was Managing Director at Wilhelm & Cooper, providing corporate finance advisory, M&A support, valuation services, and interim CFO leadership across a diverse range of industries. His work has included financial modeling, due diligence, strategic planning, and performance optimization for both middle-market companies and entrepreneurial ventures.

Scott holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business and a B.S. in Accounting from Towson University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and is Accredited in Business Valuation (CPA/ABV). Scott is also a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®), and a candidate for Level III of the CFA Program.

Known for his ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights, Scott is passionate about helping business leaders move from complexity to confidence—driving better decisions, stronger performance, and successful outcomes.