A bit more about us

Tom Efthimiades

Tom has nearly a decade of experience in accounting and finance leadership roles. He has spent most of his career in commercial real estate development and property management including roles with Childress Klein and Colliers. At SpurBridge Tom plays both a leadership and support role as he provides CFO, Controller, and advisory services Tom holds a BS in Accounting from Bridgewater State University and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Clemson University.

He and his wife Caitlin live in Rock Hill, South Carolina with their daughter Emma Grace and Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Landon.

Our Networks

Many of the team members we bring come from our multiple networks across Fortune 2000 organizations, investment firms, and industry experts, we bring the right team together tailored to your needs. At our reach we have executives, operational experts, and other industry leaders we use at the right time of your engagement, ensuring that you receive maximum value for the investment to achieve the best outcomes most efficiently. 

Gabby VanAlstine

Gabby is an experienced Human Resources leader with expertise in building a scalable HR infrastructure within high-growth organizations, most significantly technology and SaaS startups. She has over 16 years of experience leading data-driven and effective HR operations with an emphasis on talent acquisition, talent management, engagement/retention strategies, leadership development, change management, and organizational development initiatives. She enjoys teaching online Human Resources classes for Indiana University, serving on the board for the HR program at Ball State University, and serving as the chair of programming for the Next Gen HR Talent Program. She received her undergraduate degree from St. Vincent College and her MBA from Indiana University. 

In her spare time, Gabby enjoys Pure Barre, traveling, and spending time with her miniature Goldendoodle, Dolly Parton. 

Sir Wellington

Wellie is the Chief Dog Officer and mascot of the team. He has tried to support some of the engagements but generally is just interested in taking a walk and treats.

He’s originally from Baton Rouge, LA, but now calls Austin, TX home. He successfully graduated from obedience school but just barely.

Christine Reynolds

Christine has always had a passion for the magical power of words. Her career has brought her in many different directions throughout the years but ultimately has landed on copywriting. She has done email campaigns, ran her own blog, and completed several ghostblogging posts. Christine has her BA in English Literature from Denison University and is currently working on her MA in English and Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University.

Christine also works part time as a personal trainer and serves on the board for the Women’s Committee of the Washington Ballet. She calls Washington, DC home with her husband and their two dogs, Brady and Guinness.

Adriane Cesa

Certified Meeting Manager/Certified Meeting Planner with a record of achievement in managing all aspects of event management, from basic site-search and contract negotiation to full-service planning, pre/post-event follow-up both domestically and internationally. Adriane handles planning and managing logistic details, contract negotiations, and vendor and volunteer management. She holds a BA from Ohio University and a MA from Schiller International University.

Adriane is based out of Columbus, Ohio, and serves on the board of directors for the Ohio Chapter of Meeting Professionals International. She enjoys travel at every opportunity and will always have a good book to recommend.

Chuck R. Alsdurf

Chuck is an experienced financial executive with senior leadership roles within Fortune 100 organizations, multi-billion dollar regulated companies, and national policy agencies. He provides CFO services for our startups and serves as our expert in enterprise finance, metrics development, and growth plans. Chuck is a licensed CPA holding both a Masters in Accountancy from St. Vincent College and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Clemson University. 

He and his wife Abby reside in Savannah, GA and enjoy traveling, hiking, and Clemson football.

Garrick A. Vance

Garrick is an industry-recognized expert within the enterprise software space. He has spent over a decade building, advising, and guiding companies on technology solutions, providing strategy, and delivering real-world execution. With a background in law and enterprise technology, Garrick built significant parts of early-stage startups, hyper-growth organizations with successful exits, and has advised some of the world’s largest companies, investment firms, and startups on their technology investments. He serves as the leader and chief strategist in the product and operations areas. Garrick holds a Juris Doctor from Ohio Northern University and BS from Kenyon College.

Garrick is a volunteer with Texas Search & Rescue (TEXSAR), serves on the board of director’s for Kenyon College’s Philander Chase Conservancy, and calls Austin, Texas home.