Over 40 Years

Our combined 40+ years of experience helps us identify barriers and opportunities for each unique client. We aim to better educate and empower clients in decision-making to reach resolutions and provide peace of mind.

  • Contributed as financial neturals in collaborative divorces
  • Testified as expert witnesses in business valuations and other divorce financial matters
  • Nationally recognized speakers in business valuation education
  • Qualified source for SBA valuations

Key Partners

Elizabeth J Petrie Partner
CPA, CVA

beth@blueskybv.com
614-558-2543

Experience

Beth began concentrating on her career as a staff accountant at KPMG in Cincinnati, Ohio. During her time there she worked in the audit group. She was promoted to manager and held her position for 2 years before taking time off to focus on her family.

In 2005 Beth began concentrating on divorce finance and valuing privately held businesses. Beth’s determined and focused approach to valuing businesses and solving client problems led to the co-founding of Blue Sky Business Valuation in 2017.

Beth currently resides in Columbus, OH and enjoys cycling and hiking.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Furman University
Collaborative Divorce and Mediation training

Courtney Sparks White Partner
J.D., LL.M., ASA, CVA, MAFF

courtney@blueskybv.com
614-558-2047

Experience

Coming from a family of entrepreneurs (and golfers) Courtney learned that focus and determination drive success. This firsthand knowledge created vision and purpose for her practice: to help people make better decisions.

Courtney’s degrees in math and economics led her into the valuation world immediately from college where she has focused her career ever since. She has worked with a variety of companies from early stage start-ups to mature and established national businesses in numerous industries.

A Capital Law School graduate, her legal training has informed the way she thinks and analyzes facts. As well, it enables her to understand complex financial situations and develop solutions that are clear and understandable. She prides herself on asking the right questions to truly understand and uncover a business’ value and provide practical and logical valuations. Courtney resides in Columbus, OH and is an internationally ranked speedgolfer.

Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), American Society of Appraisers
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
Active Registration with the Supreme Court of Ohio, #0084866
Bachelor of Arts in mathematics with a minor in financial economics, Vanderbilt University
Juris Doctorate, Capital University Law School
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation, Capital University Law School