Bryan Powrozek

Bryan Powrozek

Senior Manager, Industrial Automation

As the leader of the firm's industrial automation group and host of The Sound of Automation podcast, Bryan helps owners free up cash flow and scale their businesses.

What is your area of focus?

I joined Clayton & McKervey after a dozen years working as a mechanical engineer. As a CPA, I have the opportunity to use my background in systems and processes on a regular basis to help growth-driven manufacturing and system integration companies compete in the marketplace.

How long have you been at Clayton & McKervey?

Since 2011

What is the favorite part about your job?

I enjoy the ability to help clients maximize their investment in research and development to help drive business expansion.

Specializations

  • Client accounting advisory services
  • Research & Experimentation Tax Credit project management
  • Start-up consulting and registrations
  • Accounting software selection and implementation
  • Financial reporting for privately held businesses
  • Tax and business consulting for privately held businesses
  • Individual US tax consulting

Education

  • Post-Master Certificate in Accounting, Oakland University
  • Master of Business Administration, University of Detroit Mercy
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University of Michigan

Connections

  • Automation Alley
  • Control System Integrators Association
  • Association for Advancing Automation
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Ally Jolie Baldwin Foundation, Treasurer

Bryan 360°

What is your favorite quote?
The difference between a successful person & others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but lack of will

If you had to choose a different job, what would it be?
Chef

If you won the lottery, what’s the first thing you’d do?
Move someplace warm and on the water

Articles by Bryan Powrozek

How IT Impacts Business Value

In this episode we talk with Brent Yax, CEO of Awecomm Technologies, specializing in IT management for small to mid-size companies. Brent and Bryan discuss how investing in cybersecurity and IT impacts the value of your company.

by Bryan Powrozek

Talking Industrial Automation: GPS for Your Business

On a recent episode of the CSIA Talking Industrial Automation podcast, Industrial Automation Leader Bryan Powrozek and Consulting Leader Ben Smith joined Clint Bundy of The Bundy Group and Jane Tereba of Capital Valuation Group for a discussion on business valuations.

by Bryan Powrozek

How to Become a Magnetic Organization

Industrial automation firms face serious competition for talent in 2022 and beyond. Industry trends pointing to higher customer demand in the years ahead combined with uncertainties about post-pandemic work norms will make it more challenging for employers to attract, retain and engage the workforce they’ll need to stay competitive. Here are three ways you can create a magnetic organization and become an employer of choice.

by Bryan Powrozek

CSIA Benchmarking Report 2022

In this episode, we talk with Titus Crabb, President at Vertech and fellow member of the CSIA Benchmarking Committee along with host, Bryan Powrozek. They provide an overview of what the Benchmarking Committee does, the key findings that were to be presented at the 2022 CSIA Executive Conference, and discuss key KPIs businesses can use to drive decisions. 

by Bryan Powrozek

Looking Ahead to CSIA 2022

In this episode we talk with Lisa Richter, Director of Industry Outreach and Growth at Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) . Lisa and Bryan look ahead to the CSIA Executive conference taking place in Denver, CO on June 27-30, 2022 and share with listeners what to expect, who will be there, and the discussion panel topics focusing on this years' theme "The Future of Work". 

by Bryan Powrozek

The Future of Work

In this episode we talk about the future of work with Stephanie Murphy, Leadership Strategy Consultant from ADVISA. Stephanie and Bryan discuss what the post-Pandemic workplace looks like and strategies that companies are using to bring their organizations back to pre-Pandemic productivity levels.  It's not a one-size fits all process.

by Bryan Powrozek

3 Keys to Building a Data-Driven Culture

Building a data-driven culture that can propel your business to the next level of success demands fresh thinking. The entrepreneurial “gut feel” that brought your original idea to life won’t give you the analytical insights you need to stay on a reliable path to growth and profitability. The high-stakes business decisions you’ll be called on to make in the future will depend a lot on the systems choices you make today. Here are three big ideas that can help.

by Elly Mioduszewski

by Bryan Powrozek

Data Driven Decisions

In this episode we talk about data driven decision making with Don Roberts from Exotek who also sits on the CSIA benchmarking committee with host Bryan Powrozek. Don and Bryan discuss ways business owners can use data to measure success.  They look at areas business owners tend to need help with (people, process and planning) and how to use data to help move your company forward.

by Bryan Powrozek

Empower Your Business Through Automation 

Tracking key performance indicators is an effective way for businesses to reinforce practices that work and filter out those that don’t. It is more important than ever to give a business every chance to succeed, especially as the economic effects of the pandemic linger. Using KPIs, dashboards, forecasting, and analytics can help businesses gain a competitive edge in the market.  

by Bryan Powrozek

by Elly Mioduszewski

Women In Manufacturing

This episode is our first crossover podcast featuring Meaghan Ziemba who is the host of her own podcast, Mavens of Manufacturing. Meaghan and Bryan’s discussion highlights the stories of women in manufacturing. They touch on topics ranging from gender gap in the field to tips for companies on how to attract female talent and work within their communities to inspire young women to pursue higher education and careers in STEM fields.

by Bryan Powrozek

Business Valuation Basics

In this episode of The Sound of Automation podcast, we talk about the basics of business valuations with Jane Tereba of Capital Valuation Group. Learn about the two critical elements of every business valuation and how to proactively manage the value of your business.

by Bryan Powrozek

6 Signs Your ERP isn’t Working Hard Enough

Enterprise Resource Planning is an essential software tool for monitoring all kinds of businesses. No matter how advanced an ERP software product might be, the ROI depends on how well it’s implemented, how carefully your team applies its features to the needs of your business, and how many of your core processes are integrated with it.

by Elly Mioduszewski

by Bryan Powrozek

The Sound of Automation Podcast

Industrial automation businesses are the driving force behind Industry 4.0, and Clayton & McKervey is here to help.

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