Harness technology to drive efficiency, automation, and operational excellence

Sean Bonadeo leads Highspring’s Strategy, Technology and Transformation practice, with a focus around driving efficiency and effectiveness across the entire enterprise, considering all the dimensions of the operating model (process, people, technology, controls, data and delivery model). This includes internally driven periodic transformation activity, those driven by transactional events (mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, IPO and SPAC readiness), as well as everything from standing up and optimizing finance functions for mid-tier companies to redesigning and implementing national and global target operating model and business process optimization projects for Fortune 50 companies. 

Hudson Shelby works in the space between strategy formulation and the implementation of strategic initiatives into business operations that drive growth, efficiency, effectiveness, continual improvement, and compliance. He has extensive experience driving transformational change through enterprise system implementations, business process improvement initiatives, and finance transformation programs, as well as merger and acquisition transactions. Hudson prides himself on teaming with his clients to develop practical solutions to complex challenges and serving as a hands-on, execution focused business partner. 

Prior to joining Highspring, he completed his MBA at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School and graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in civil engineering from Clemson University. 

Fred Hargrove leads Highspring’s NetSuite practice, specializing in enterprise resource planning (ERP), enterprise information management (EIM), and corporate performance management (CPM). With over 25 years of experience spanning Big Four accounting, industry, and consulting, he helps clients improve financial and operational performance by optimizing processes, controls, technology, and data. 

Before joining Highspring, Fred spent ten years combined with PwC Consulting and IBM, where he served as a lead analyst on application implementations, financial system migrations, and finance transformation initiatives. His deep expertise in technology-driven finance solutions enables organizations to streamline operations and drive strategic growth.  

Kevin Surovcik is a Partner in Highspring’s Strategy, Technology, and Transformation Practice where he partners with clients to leverage technology as a strategic driver of growth, profitability, and operational excellence. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience in business transformation, he combines deep technical expertise with proven leadership capabilities across both client engagement and internal operations. 

Before joining Highspring, Surovcik served as Managing Director at Grant Thornton, where he built and led the firm’s National NetSuite Practice within the Technology Transformation Consulting division. Throughout his career, he has delivered transformational results for organizations ranging from Fortune 500 enterprises to high-growth emerging companies across diverse industries, including financial services, software, life sciences, and manufacturing. 

Surovcik’s approach centers on understanding each client’s unique business challenges and designing technology solutions that create measurable impact. His track record of successful implementations and strategic partnerships has established him as a trusted advisor to executives seeking to modernize their operations and accelerate business performance. 

Matt leads Highspring’s Microsoft Dynamics practice. As a CPA with over 25 years of experience, he fuses his knowledge of technology and accounting to digitally transform businesses. Matt specializes in Microsoft Dynamics GP and Dynamics 365 Business Central, helping organizations streamline financial operations and improve efficiency. Matt has led hundreds of implementations across industries such as healthcare, professional services, and nonprofits, focusing on core financials, AP automation, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and inventory management. 

In his spare time, he enjoys tabletop games with friends and family—his favorites include Pandemic, Fluxx, and Magic: The Gathering.