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About Us
Meet Nicole Sithithavorn
Nicole Sithithavorn is a licensed CPA in Maryland working as a Fractional CFO and leading a small team of other Fractional CFOs, specializing in finance and operations strategies. She has a proven track record of success in both finance and operations, with a focus on middle market and small businesses, related to her experience as a CFO and COO of her own middle-market direct-to-consumer firm. Her experience spans across a variety of industries, as does that of her team. She is passionate about the successes and achievements of small businesses and their employees, as she believes that small businesses are the backbone of our communities. Located in Frederick, MD, but working virtually with clients nationwide.
Meet Kevin Felton
Kevin Felton is a highly accomplished Chief Financial Officer with over 30 years of experience driving financial performance for growth-oriented companies. He possesses a proven ability to develop strategic financial plans and implement them for success, optimize operational efficiency and streamline processes and build and lead high-performing finance teams with a focus on talent development. Kevin is a results-oriented leader with strong communication skills and a proven ability to navigate seasonal fluctuations. He excels at risk mitigation and identifying opportunities for growth. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Bentley University and resides in the Boston, MA area.
Meet Thomas Guarino
Thomas “TJ” Guarino is a seasoned, data-driven financial executive with over 25 years of corporate experience, including more than 15 years in senior leadership roles (VP/CFO) across government contracting and other industries. He is a proven leader in delivering enterprise-level ERP, accounting, and financial reporting systems, as well as providing strategic C-suite guidance in financial modeling, mergers and acquisitions, and building high-performance finance teams. TJ supports a range of small to mid-sized companies across diverse sectors, including professional services and CPA firms, international pharmaceutical diagnostics, construction, and government contractors. In addition, he serves as a subject matter expert in ERP, accounting, and financial system consulting and implementation. TJ holds a graduate degree in management from Johns Hopkins University. TJ resides in Annapolis, MD.
Meet Jim Gemmell
Jim Gemmell is an experienced finance executive with over a decade of success in real estate development, construction, and property management. He specializes in financial strategy, forecasting, and operations for small to middle-market businesses, drawing from his background working with both entrepreneurial firms and large institutional organizations. His experience includes leading the FP&A department for a $100 billion Blackstone portfolio company, where he managed complex forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling across thousands of assets.
Jim has a proven track record of implementing zero-based budgeting processes, KPI-driven reporting systems, and real-time cash flow forecasting, providing leadership teams with clear insights to support data-driven decision-making. He is passionate about helping small businesses improve their financial operations and profitability, recognizing their essential role in building strong communities.
Our mission
At YC Partners, we are a consulting firm with a mission to enhance the performance of small and middle-market businesses. We are passionate about supporting our community, through our work with business owners and operators, as well as direct support for philanthropic causes. Our dedication to philanthropy and improving the performance of businesses drives us to make a positive impact on the world around us.