ARGI Experts Make the Difference

Larry Qualls, Partner

With more than 17 years in audit recovery, Larry is a former military officer and was a Regional Vice President with Howard Schultz & Associates and a Group Vice President with PRG/Schultz. Additionally, he’s held management positions in finance and operations including Accounts Payable Manager, Assistant Controller and Vice President of Financial Operations. Larry has conducted A/P audits for more than 30 clients in a variety of retail and commercial settings and holds an MBA in Finance from the University of California at Fullerton. Contact Larry at larry.qualls@arginc.net.

Harry Hodgdon, Partner

A 35-year veteran of the accounting industry, Harry was an Executive Vice President with Howard Schultz & Associates, where he supervised audits and managed both mid-Atlantic and international operations. He holds an MBA in Finance from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, MI, and earned his CPA from the State of Michigan in 1972. Harry is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Michigan Association of CPAs. Contact Harry at harry@arginc.net.

Dennis Spitz, Partner

A former Senior Auditor with Howard Schultz & Associates, Dennis has more than 15 years experience in audit recovery. Dennis has held management positions in operations and accounts payable and has conducted A/P audits for more than 30 clients in retail, grocery and wholesale settings. Dennis has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from the University of California at Northridge. Contact Dennis at dennis.spitz@arginc.net.

Richard Shoen, Senior Vice President – Marketing & Sales

Rich has been in audit recovery and business consulting for 20 years. Rich served as an executive with Howard Schultz & Associates, and at Rockwell International, Bank One and Bank of America. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. Contact Rich at rich.shoen@arginc.net.

Ulric H. Clasen, Vice President – Client Services

Ulric has more than 25 years experience in audit recovery and business consulting. He is a former executive with Howard Schultz & Associates, Control Data Corporation and Financial Systems Divisions. Ulric has conducted and directed A/P audits for more than 50 clients. He holds a BA from the University of Bonn, Germany. Contact Ulric at ulric.clasen@arginc.net.

Melette E. Evans – Director of Commercial Audits

Melette has been in the accounting industry for over 20 years. Prior to joining Audit Recovery, she was Senior Vice President of Operations for PRG-Schultz International Inc., supervising financial performance, and developing client-specific product offerings and long-term strategies for commercial clients in the U.S. as well as U.K. and European markets. Melette holds a bachelor of science from Emory University. Contact Melette at melette.evans@arginc.net.

Nancy Olsen, Marketing Director – Eastern Region

Nancy has been in audit recovery for 10 years. For many of those, she served as an auditor with Howard Schultz & Associates and PRG-Schultz. Additionally, she worked as a Budget Analyst with Commonwealth Land Title. Nancy holds an MBA from Villanova University. Contact Nancy at nancy.olsen@arginc.net.

Jim Nelson, Marketing Director – Western Region

Jim has over eight years experience in sales and client service. In the last four years he has built a strong reputation in the audit recovery industry for delivering client-specific service, customizing audits and working to ensure each engagement exceeds expectations. Contact Jim at jim.nelson@argcinc.net.