The Brady CFO Vision Statement:
Set the standard for how a CFO can help grow a business!
WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR YOU?
We deeply believe that a CFO is a strategic growth investment, not a back office expense.
Investing in a CFO is an investment in a strategic partner focused on building the financial plan for your dream business.
We aren’t a team of accountants focused on debits and credits.
We are industry experts and financial strategists.
We help you raise money to finance growth, buy and sell companies, and make strong capital investment decisions to build your business.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND BRADY CFO
OUR TEAM
MASON BRADY
President + Agribusiness Practice Lead
As President of Brady CFO, Mason leads a team of Fractional CFOs to support values-oriented CEOs and owners in the agricultural and construction industries.
Raised in an agricultural and food industry environment with a family of farmers, Mason has a hands-on upbringing in farming and warehouse work. He holds a top-tier European MBA, graduating in the top 20% of his class, along with several certifications in accounting management, financial modeling, and strategy.
Professionally, Mason has served as CFO & Head of Supply Chain for an organic food company, managing financial operations across farming, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, and logistics to ensure efficient product movement to client fulfillment centers. To date, Mason has personally served 10+ clients in a fractional capacity, supporting companies with annual revenues ranging from $2 to $100 million.
Mason is a proud husband and dad to three daughters. He enjoys spending his free time with his girls and watching college football and playing pickleball.
LAYTON JOHNS
CFO Advisor + Construction Practice Lead
Layton is a graduate of Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business, where he majored in Accounting and minored in Finance. With a strong background in agriculture and construction, he is passionate about construction and the trades, cattle production, agriculture development, and real estate.
He has held various roles in tax and industry, including positions at Grant Thornton LLP, E.M. Tharp, Inc., and Pro Citrus Network, Inc. Currently, Layton serves as Controller/VP of Operations & Finance at Webb & Son Construction and as a CFO Advisor at Brady CFO.
Layton enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, staying active, and working on real estate and development projects. Whether it’s improving a property, analyzing an investment, or planning the next venture, he’s always drawn to building things that last.
JAMES GARRISON
CFO Advisor + Small Business + Non-Profit Practice Lead
With over 15 years of experience, James specializes in helping businesses unlock growth by transforming financial processes, improving clarity, and driving operational efficiency. His track record includes leading teams to achieve a 42% revenue increase for an international aid organization, boosting private school enrollment by 40% through strategic financial planning, and improving year-over-year operating revenue by 40% for a local business.
James’s expertise spans construction, finance, education, and nonprofits, giving him a unique ability to solve complex challenges and deliver scalable solutions tailored to each client’s needs. He holds an MBA, a B.S. in Business Administration, and is SHRM-SCP certified. Clients value not only his strategic mindset but also his commitment to building strong teams and fostering transparency and trust.
Outside of work, James is a hands on problem solver who enjoys adventure trips, building projects, and giving back. He and his wife of 15 years have four children including a set of twins. James himself is a twin. He has volunteered alongside his wife supporting dental missions in places like Zambia, Africa.
OUR CORE VALUES
The heart behind our work. We operate using the following values:
We act with integrity.
We serve as a ‘we’ with the clients.
We act like owners.
Bring us your top problem. We bring top solutions.
We meet owners where they are on their personal and business journey.
Ready to operate with clarity
We provide a no-cost Financial Opportunities Assessment that includes an analysis of your operating performance, liquidity, and capital strategy, paired with a comparative benchmark against your peers.
