Our Team
Pettingill Analytics integrates data science, programming, and unique strategic capabilities to solve our clients’ challenges. Our services span the full spectrum of integration through to advanced analytics to drive effective decisions. By bringing together proven expertise we help improve long term delivery and produce practical results in areas such as forecasting, pricing optimization, division expansion/retrograde, business valuations, project management, attribution, and more. Below are a few of the leaders at Pettingill Analytics.
Bernard F. Pettingill, Jr., Ph.D
Founder & President
Bernard (Biff) Pettingill, former professor of economics at the Florida Institute of Technology and Palm Beach Atlantic University, has also taught for many years at the University of Louisiana in Lafayette and as an Associate Professor at Louisiana State University Medical School, in New Orleans. Dr. Pettingill has been a forensic economist since 1985; he has testified by deposition or trial in over 1900 cases in 29 states plus the US Virgin Islands.
Dr. Sanjiv Bhatia
Director of International Finance
As Head of Global Investment Strategy at Salomon Smith Barney, Dr Bhatia and his award-winning group of analysts were responsible for investment decisions on over $100 billion in client assets. His areas of expertise include capital markets, corporate valuation, venture capital and private equity valuation; financial analysis and modeling for internal decision making, mergers and acquisitions; investment Strategy, estate planning and wealth management for HNW individuals and Family Offices; Economic loss analysis and corporate fraud. He has a PhD in Finance & Econometrics from the University of Colorado at Boulder and has taught at leading business schools around the world.
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Sean P. Escoffery, CPA
Director of Forensic Accounting
Mr. Escoffery has over 10 years of experience in public
accounting, audits, forensics, and business valuations. He's worked on over 195 forensic cases, and has two graduate degrees, with his Master in Public Accounting (MPA) degree from the University of Texas at Austin and his Master of Arts (MA) in political science from The Ohio State University. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
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Angela Stetzer
Director of Digital Analysis
Angela has over a decade of experience in financial services. Her expertise includes: Accounting, Data Analytics, Account Management, Information Technology and Client Solutions. She received her Masters in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Sterrett Barron
Asst. Director of Business System Development
Sterrett is a graduate from Loyola University in New Orleans with a major in Business Analytics and minor in Accounting. His expertise includes Econometrics, Business Decision Modeling, and Decision Support Systems. When he isn't helping companies run more efficiently, he enjoys traveling, art history, and water sports.
