Rich Alfano, Managing Director, North America, joined Stern Stewart in 1997. Rich leads Stern Stewart's consulting operations in North America and manages the firm's head office in New York. Prior to his current role, Rich headed Stern Stewart's resources and energy practice. He has managed over 50 large and small EVA engagements for energy industry clients, manufacturers, retailers, and financial services firms. Rich also leads engagements in Stern Stewart's Corporate Finance Advisory practice, applying value based management principles to assist C level executives with financial strategy decisions, valuations, and mergers and acquisition analysis. Before joining Stern Stewart, Rich worked for more than nine years in the electric