Sam Agresti is a key part of Brady Ware’s leadership team contributing to overall firm strategies, operations, and growth for both the firm and its staff. Sam has also helped update numerous processes and procedures to handle the leadership transition and go-to-market strategies for the firm including reshaping Brady Ware’s forward-thinking focus, key vendor, and consultant relationships.
He also leads the firm’s Dealership Services team, helping dealership owners optimize their tax strategies, streamline financial processes, and enhance profitability. Sam’s expertise also extends to other industries, such as construction, real estate, manufacturing, and professional services. He specializes in overall tax, audit, and strategic planning initiatives to help clients properly align and realize their business and, at times, personal financial goals.
In 2025, Sam was named as one of Central Ohio’s Smart 50 by SmartBusiness.
Education
- Youngstown State University, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Professional Affiliations
- Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
- Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
- Builder’s Exchange of Central Ohio (BX)
- Independent Member of BDO Alliance, USA
- Ohio Automobile Dealers Association (OADA)
- Columbus Automobile Dealers Association (CADA)
- Greater Cincinnati Automobile Dealers Association (GCADA)
- Georgia Automobile Dealers Association (GADA)
- Automobile Dealers Association of Indiana (ADAI)
Professional Certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Ohio
Presentations
September 2025: Smart Business Dealmakers Conference, Moderator, “Protecting the Buy-Side: Smarter Risk Strategies for M&A Success”
September 2024: Smart Business Dealmakers Conference Panelist, “Navigating M&A Uncertainty”
September 2023: Smart Business Dealmakers Conference Panelist, “M&A Strategies for Sellers”
Publications
How to Manage Your Company Through Increasing Inflation and Interest Rates
Smart Business Magazine Columbus, September 6, 2022
How the Pandemic Has Impacted How Companies Do Business
Smart Business Magazine Columbus, October 28, 2020
The Importance of Creating an Annual Budget and Forecast
Smart Business Magazine Columbus, October 28, 2020
Focus on the Short Term in Order to Survive in the Long Term
Smart Business Magazine Columbus, June 22, 2020
What Business Owners Should be Thinking About Ahead of an Exit
Smart Business Magazine Columbus, June 24, 2019
Community Outreach
- NTJC Housing & Development Foundation, Advisory Board
- Columbus Rotary, Member
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