Michael Dowell, partner
Michael is a founding partner of Pinnacle Audit Group. Before founding Pinnacle Audit Group, Michael held several leadership positions with Profit Recovery Group including audit director in the US and Europe. Previously, Michael began his career in the grocery industry with Safeway and Minyard Food Stores filling numerous roles from courtesy clerk to corporate internal auditor.
With more than 35 years in the grocery, retail and recovery audit industry, Michael’s experience has afforded him the ability to plan, implement and oversee highly effective audits, specialized according to client needs.
Michael earned a bachelors of science degree from Texas Tech/Dallas Baptist University. Now, with 35-plus years’ experience, Michael is one of the strongest figures in the recovery audit industry.
Judy Suyehira, partner
Judy Suyehira is a founding partner of Pinnacle Audit Group. Previously, she served as vice-president and west coast managing director for Profit Recovery Group and in varying roles with Howard Schultz & Associates, including director of U.S. operations. Judy’s career began with Albertsons where she held accounting, accounting management and controller positions.
With more than 25 years in the recovery audit industry and an additional 17 in accounting overall, Judy is among the industry’s most respected professionals.
Judy earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Idaho and completed the Goizueta Executive Program through Emory University. Today, Judy applies her expertise to each engagement she supports at Pinnacle Audit Group.
Audit teams
Pinnacle Audit Group has dedicated auditors and managers with the knowledge and experience to successfully meet your recovery audit needs and exceed your expectations.
Our professional auditors and IT resources have a minimum of 15 years of industry experience, and all are based in the United States. Most have prior experience in procurement, finance or IT.
Teams are assembled to have balanced perspectives, enabling them to see the big picture and all points of view regarding audit development, recovery claim types, claim details and merchant/vendor correspondence.