Memberships
A.R. Acosta is proud to be associated with the following professional organizations, whose memberships continually strive to maintain the high business standards that are part of all our client offerings:
- Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)
- Sacramento Valley 8(a) Association
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
Management Team
Alisa R. Acosta
Alisa Acosta has a talent for complex project management and strategic
thinking that drives profitability and is a champion of innovation for
business planning and implementation.
Acosta launched her career with McDonnell Douglas Corporation as an Engineer/Systems Analyst. She then ran a startup property management firm that was sold in 2003 while successfully transitioning to teaching technical software and project management classes at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas and Reno. Her experience as a consultant included: process reengineering, IT implementations, job costing and strategic planning. As a consultant at Microsoft Licensing, she developed a Project Management Office, complete with international training and mentorship programs.
Raised in Southern California, Acosta manages A.R. Acosta, Ltd. from Reno, Nevada. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Operations Management and a M.S. in Hotel Administration.
Project Management Accomplishments:
Mitchell G. Brodsky
His expertise includes:
Brodsky later managed projects for the Bureau of Reclamation for almost 12 years. Following the construction management of large civil water-related projects such as pumping plants, canal systems, roads and bridges, he transitioned to the evaluation and negotiation of large construction and supply contract claims and major modifications, successfully orchestrated one of first litigation defenses using an integrated cost and schedule network. After he successfully managed the design and implementation of a master cost and schedule control system, he later functioned as a Contracting Officer, where he revolutionized the construction contracting incentive and negotiated procurements programs.
Brodsky then managed projects for the Department of Energy for more than 15 years, including most of the technical and administrative functions associated with the DOE’s nuclear waste programs. Successfully managing projects in most of the areas listed above, he successfully integrated the financial and budgeting systems into a massive C/SCSC project cost and schedule system and initiated revolutionary efforts to leverage technology throughout many historically diverse governmental business systems.
Brodsky is a Professional Engineer, a Certified Professional Contracts Manager, and a Project Management Professional. In addition to his Bachelor of Science from Clarkson University, he holds an Associate Degree in Government Contract Management from the University of Phoenix.
After retiring in 2006, Brodsky now consults in many diverse technical areas.
Acosta launched her career with McDonnell Douglas Corporation as an Engineer/Systems Analyst. She then ran a startup property management firm that was sold in 2003 while successfully transitioning to teaching technical software and project management classes at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas and Reno. Her experience as a consultant included: process reengineering, IT implementations, job costing and strategic planning. As a consultant at Microsoft Licensing, she developed a Project Management Office, complete with international training and mentorship programs.
Raised in Southern California, Acosta manages A.R. Acosta, Ltd. from Reno, Nevada. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Operations Management and a M.S. in Hotel Administration.
Project Management Accomplishments:
- Reduced a yearly training budget by approximately $500,000 by developing an in-house project management training program.
- Took leadership role in establishing a Global PMO for a Fortune 50 company
- Authored the project management training curriculum for a PMO.
- Secured an on-site PMI Registered Education Provider for the project management training courses authoring PDUs (Professional Development Units) for individuals with PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
- Global Project Management experience
- PMP-Project Management Professional certification
- MCT-MS Project/Project Server 2007
- MCITP-Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects and Programs
- MCP-Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects
- MCP-Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
- Microsoft Office Specialist, Master Certification (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- IC3 Certification (Internet and Computing Core Certification)
- WMBE Certification(Women Minority Business Enterprise)
- Certificate of Appreciation, Awarded from the Learning Enhancement Services and Students with Disabilities, University of Nevada Las Vegas (Spring 2002)
- Faculty International Development Award, Awarded from the International Programs Office, University of Nevada Las Vegas (Summer 2004)
- Merit Award for “Meritorious Teaching,” College of Business, University of Nevada Las Vegas (2004-2005)
Mitchell G. Brodsky
Program Manager
His expertise includes:
- Construction management
- Engineering management
- Project control
- Information management
- Requirements and configuration management
- R&D programs
- Chemical and industrial manufacturing
- Geotechnical and geological consulting
- Contracting and claims management
- Operations and maintenance
Following his graduation as a civil and environmental engineer, Brodsky successfully managed a multitude of geotechnical and geological engineering projects in the commercial and residential arenas. This included the investigation and design of the expansion of ASU’s Tempe Stadium outside of Phoenix Arizona in 1979, which was sinking into the landfill upon which it was partially built.
Brodsky later managed projects for the Bureau of Reclamation for almost 12 years. Following the construction management of large civil water-related projects such as pumping plants, canal systems, roads and bridges, he transitioned to the evaluation and negotiation of large construction and supply contract claims and major modifications, successfully orchestrated one of first litigation defenses using an integrated cost and schedule network. After he successfully managed the design and implementation of a master cost and schedule control system, he later functioned as a Contracting Officer, where he revolutionized the construction contracting incentive and negotiated procurements programs.
Brodsky then managed projects for the Department of Energy for more than 15 years, including most of the technical and administrative functions associated with the DOE’s nuclear waste programs. Successfully managing projects in most of the areas listed above, he successfully integrated the financial and budgeting systems into a massive C/SCSC project cost and schedule system and initiated revolutionary efforts to leverage technology throughout many historically diverse governmental business systems.
Brodsky is a Professional Engineer, a Certified Professional Contracts Manager, and a Project Management Professional. In addition to his Bachelor of Science from Clarkson University, he holds an Associate Degree in Government Contract Management from the University of Phoenix.
After retiring in 2006, Brodsky now consults in many diverse technical areas.
Support Team
Curt A. Orgill
Certified Public Accountant
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Curt is a partner in GALLINA’s Reno, Nevada office. He brings more than three decades of accounting experience and industry leadership to the firm. “My involvement in the community and years of experience give me the knowledge to guide our clients and to act as their business advisor,” Curt says.
He understands the business environment of the Reno area and the issues facing business owners today. He specializes in corporate tax planning and compliance, international taxation, mergers and acquisitions, qualified retirement plans, business succession, and compensation planning for closely held businesses. He has expertise providing business consulting to a variety of industries including gaming, agribusiness, non-profit organizations, and professional service firms. He helps individuals with a variety of estate, gift, and tax planning issues.
Curt earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University in 1974. He worked for Deloitte Haskins & Sells (now Deloitte & Touche) in Salt Lake City, Utah and later helped to establish their Reno, Nevada office. He was the firm’s senior tax partner in the state of Nevada. During this time, he was on the National Industry Team for both Qualified Retirement Plans and Agribusiness.
“I’m very involved in professional associations because I believe they keep me current and help me better serve our clients,” Curt says. He is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants (NSCPA), and the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants (UACPA).
Curt serves as the treasurer of the Northern Nevada International Center and advisor to the board of the YMCA of the Sierra. He is a former chairman of the Taxation Committee for the Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants and was treasurer and Board Member of the Nevada Museum of Art, the American Lung Association of Reno, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, the BYU Management Society of Northern Nevada, and the Northern Nevada Development Authority.
In addition, Curt was a founding board member of the Nevada World Trade Council and a member of the Advisory Council for the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business.
In 1996, Curt became a principal with Bartig, Basler & Ray, CPAs, Inc. in Sacramento; in 2006, the firm merged its talents and resources with those of GALLINA.
Curt A. Orgill
Certified Public Accountant
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Curt is a partner in GALLINA’s Reno, Nevada office. He brings more than three decades of accounting experience and industry leadership to the firm. “My involvement in the community and years of experience give me the knowledge to guide our clients and to act as their business advisor,” Curt says.
He understands the business environment of the Reno area and the issues facing business owners today. He specializes in corporate tax planning and compliance, international taxation, mergers and acquisitions, qualified retirement plans, business succession, and compensation planning for closely held businesses. He has expertise providing business consulting to a variety of industries including gaming, agribusiness, non-profit organizations, and professional service firms. He helps individuals with a variety of estate, gift, and tax planning issues.
Curt earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Brigham Young University in 1974. He worked for Deloitte Haskins & Sells (now Deloitte & Touche) in Salt Lake City, Utah and later helped to establish their Reno, Nevada office. He was the firm’s senior tax partner in the state of Nevada. During this time, he was on the National Industry Team for both Qualified Retirement Plans and Agribusiness.
“I’m very involved in professional associations because I believe they keep me current and help me better serve our clients,” Curt says. He is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants (NSCPA), and the Utah Association of Certified Public Accountants (UACPA).
Curt serves as the treasurer of the Northern Nevada International Center and advisor to the board of the YMCA of the Sierra. He is a former chairman of the Taxation Committee for the Nevada Society of Certified Public Accountants and was treasurer and Board Member of the Nevada Museum of Art, the American Lung Association of Reno, the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada, the BYU Management Society of Northern Nevada, and the Northern Nevada Development Authority.
In addition, Curt was a founding board member of the Nevada World Trade Council and a member of the Advisory Council for the University of Nevada, Reno College of Business.
In 1996, Curt became a principal with Bartig, Basler & Ray, CPAs, Inc. in Sacramento; in 2006, the firm merged its talents and resources with those of GALLINA.
Teresa Acosta
Marketing Director
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Teresa Acosta's 20-plus years in marketing communications began in agency advertising and public relations, where she helped launch the California Lotto for the California State Lottery. She worked in community relations for a state senator and later as a marketing communications manager for a software training company.
Acosta is the editor and publisher of "The Romance Rag," an online publication." Acosta also freelanced for "The San Jose Mercury News" and "The Women's Voice" and worked in advertising sales for "The Cal Aggie," "The Los Altos Town Crier," and "Active Over 50 Magazine."
Acosta holds an English degree from U.C. Davis and a social media certification from MarketMotive. Her clients also include TheTeaParty.net and TheDrivingMachine.com among others.
Teresa Acosta's 20-plus years in marketing communications began in agency advertising and public relations, where she helped launch the California Lotto for the California State Lottery. She worked in community relations for a state senator and later as a marketing communications manager for a software training company.
Acosta is the editor and publisher of "The Romance Rag," an online publication." Acosta also freelanced for "The San Jose Mercury News" and "The Women's Voice" and worked in advertising sales for "The Cal Aggie," "The Los Altos Town Crier," and "Active Over 50 Magazine."
Acosta holds an English degree from U.C. Davis and a social media certification from MarketMotive. Her clients also include TheTeaParty.net and TheDrivingMachine.com among others.