Mr. Pecha joined Goldsmith Agio Helms (now Lazard Middle Market) upon graduating from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota with a bachelor of science degree in accounting. With significant work in cost accounting and data and information systems, Mr. Pecha has primary responsibility for the firm's accounting and financial information management. His previous experience includes an internship at a regional financial services firm in Minnesota. Mr. Pecha is a certified public accountant.