Around the world and back again.

You can take the boy out of small-town Ohio — he’s seen all seven continents, 45 countries and counting, and each of our country’s national parks is on his bucket list. But ask this globe-trotter where he’s happiest, and he’ll tell you: home.

Dustin recently retired from GBQ as an audit partner in August 2025 and previously led the firm’s restaurant practice. He has over 25 years of experience working on restaurant and franchisor companies, ranging from startup to mature brands, representing both independent and franchise concepts throughout the country. In addition to core assurance services, he consults with companies on operational best practices, internal controls, benchmarking, and growth strategies.