MEET THE TEAM
Founder
Sarah M. Croasdale
Sarah has 20 years of experience in private equity, finance, treasury and capital markets. She founded Westhaven based on the demand for her expertise, particularly in the oil and gas industry. Sarah graduated from the University of Kansas with a BS in Business Management where she was a member of the KU women's golf team. She received her MBA from Oklahoma City University.
Partner, Chief Financial Officer
Brian C. Blad
Brian has 25 years of experience in private equity, accounting, finance, treasury and financial reporting across numerous industries. He has served in various CFO and CAO roles throughout his career including as the CFO of a private equity firm with approximately $2.5 billion in managed assets. Brian graduated from Oklahoma State University with a BS in Accounting and an MBA and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Vice President, Controller
Casey E. Bigelow
Casey has 20 years of experience in accounting, audit, tax, financial reporting, risk advisory and compliance. She has held various CAO, Controller and Manager roles at big four accounting firms, private equity groups and energy companies. Casey graduated from Oklahoma State University with a BS and MS in Accounting.
Vice President, Controller
Neile E. LoPorto
Neile has 25 years of experience in financial reporting, tax and audit in the oil and gas, family office, nonprofit and banking industries. She has significant knowledge and experience in accounting, tax, audit, financial reporting, bookkeeping and real estate. Neile owns two retail liquor stores in Oklahoma. She has held various CFO, financial reporting and financial consulting roles. Neile graduated with a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and Finance from the University of Oklahoma.
Vice President, Treasury and Accounting
Maggie J. Crook
Maggie has 20 years of experience in land and lease operations, legal operations, payroll and accounting with some of the largest oil and gas operators in the United States. Maggie has also held Treasurer roles for various nonprofit boards and committees. She currently sits on the advisory council and finance board committee for a nonprofit organization in Oklahoma City. Maggie graduated with a BS in Business Administration from Tulsa University and the University of Central Oklahoma.
Vice President, Corporate Development
Chelsea O. Sims
Chelsea has 23 years of experience in corporate development, corporate services, donor relations and treasury. Chelsea has been very active as a leader in the nonprofit community in Oklahoma City and has spent the majority of her career in the oil and gas industry. Chelsea graduated with a BS in Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma.
Director, Treasury and Finance
J. Kyle Stephens
Kyle has 10 years of experience in private equity accounting, treasury and capital markets, primarily in the oil and gas industry. Kyle graduated with a BS in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting and Finance from the University of Oklahoma where he was a member of the OU men's baseball team.