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Chris Rochford

Facilitator, Technology Manager

 

m: chris.rochford@boomer.com

in: https://linkedin.com/in/chrisrochford/  

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As the Technology Manager for Boomer Consulting, Inc., Chris Rochford bridges the gap between strategy and execution, drawing on his unique career path from developer to business analyst and facilitator of Boomer Technology Circles. With a deep understanding of both business operations and tech implementation, Chris equips CPA firm leaders with actionable insights, helping them make smarter decisions and drive real change. 

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As the lead for metrics and benchmarking across multiple peer communities, including Boomer Technology Circles and the Managing Partner Circle, Chris empowers firm leaders to understand their performance in context. He doesn’t just deliver data—he facilitates conversations that lead to transformation. Through custom benchmarking and system inventory surveys, Chris helps firms uncover trends, evaluate tech tools and connect meaningfully with peers. 

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Chris is a trusted voice in the profession, known for explaining complex technology concepts in clear, straightforward terms and encouraging bold, strategic thinking. His end-to-end knowledge of tech—from early scoping through final deployment—helps firm leaders anticipate challenges, identify opportunities and implement sustainable solutions. He also brings a rigorous, hands-on approach to data integrity, aligning growth initiatives with clean, reliable metrics. 

 

Kolbe
 

Chris is excellent at conducting in-depth research and translating that information into actionable plans. When faced with uncertainty, he works to minimize risks and reduce the impact of unexpected events. He can be relied upon to systematically remove obstacles and create concrete paths to goals. 

 

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Unique Abilities

 

Chris is excellent in situations that require strategic organization of information. He sets priorities and puts them into appropriate sequences. His talent with both strategies and tactics makes him essential to any massive effort.

 

Personal

 

Chris lives in Kansas City, Missouri. Outside of work, he enjoys visiting his four brothers and five nephews. He’s also a heavy reader (ask him about Umberto Eco), a hobbyist photographer, and a bleeding-edge tech experimenter who isn’t afraid to test new ideas at home and in the field. Whether he’s building systems or building community, Chris brings clarity, curiosity and a commitment to constant evolution. 

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Short Bio

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Chris Rochford is a consultant, facilitator and speaker who connects business strategy to tech execution. At Boomer Consulting, he leads peer communities in transforming firm operations through benchmarking, systems evaluation and data-driven insights. Known for his deep technical knowledge and business fluency, Chris helps CPA firm leaders turn data into action. He’s also a hobbyist photographer, heavy reader and tech tinkerer, always exploring what’s next. 

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Speaker Introduction 

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Chris Rochford is a trusted voice in the accounting profession who’s known for turning data into direction. As a facilitator in Boomer Consulting’s Circle communities, Chris helps CPA firm leaders align technology with strategy through benchmarking, peer community engagement and innovative systems analysis. With roots as a developer and years of experience translating business goals into smart tech implementations, Chris brings a unique end-to-end perspective to every conversation.  

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