EMJ names Coughran as chief finance officer
EMJ Corp., has named Steve Coughran as its chief financial officer.
As CFO for the Chattanooga-based construction company, Coughran will serve as advisor and strategic partner to EMJ President and CEO Burt Odom, and work closely with executive leadership to establish short-term and long-term financial strategies, support organizational transformation and maximize financial performance.
“We are excited to add Steve’s unique set of skills to our EMJ team,” said Odom. “Along with established leaders in the finance and accounting department, Steve will provide both financial stewardship and strategic and business leadership to our diverse family of companies.
Before joining EMJ, Coughran founded the Coltivar Group where he counseled large and small construction clients on a broad range of services including strategy, organizational structure, financial management, and operational effectiveness. Previously, he served at Ernst & Young in the Assurance Services division. As an entrepreneur, Steve has launched award-winning firms in the construction industry and authored the book, Delivering Value. He also served as a keynote speaker for national associations and universities, serving as an adjunct professor at the University of Denver, where he teaches a course on strategic financial leadership.