Hi, I’m Brian Shelton—Chief Financial Officer at Vendasta, where I lead financial strategy, planning & analysis, capital allocation, and governance in partnership with our senior leadership team. I joined Vendasta in 2023 to build a high‑performing finance function that supports sustainable growth and disciplined execution.

Over 25+ years, I’ve held senior finance roles across technology, software/data analytics, and medical devices—developing deep experience in mergers & acquisitions, capital raises (equity and convertible debt), treasury, FP&A, and large‑scale integrations.

Career highlights

Vendasta — Chief Financial Officer (2023–present): financial oversight, FP&A, capital strategy, and operating rigor for a high‑growth SaaS platform.

Gainsight — Chief Financial Officer (2021–2022): led finance for a leading customer success platform.

RealPage, Inc. (2014–2021, Dallas area): SVP Finance; Chief Accounting Officer; ultimately EVP, CFO & Treasurer (2020–2021) at a global provider of software and data analytics to the real estate industry.

St. Jude Medical (2005–2014): progressive leadership spanning Controller and Marketing Controller roles to VP, Sales Administration and VP, Finance within the Neuromodulation and Implantable Electronic Systems divisions.

Earlier career in public accounting and audit with Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young (EY).

Focus & approach I operate with a builder’s mindset: align strategy and capital with measurable operating plans; foster transparent dashboards and cadence; and ensure tight collaboration between finance, product, sales, and people teams. I’m passionate about scaling teams, modernizing systems, and turning complexity into clarity.

Credentials

Executive MBA, SMU Cox School of Business (Beta Gamma Sigma; summa cum laude)

B.S. in Accountancy, Northern Arizona University (Beta Alpha Psi; Beta Gamma Sigma)

CPA (Texas) — credential ID 080327 (inactive)

Outside of work, I’m based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, enjoy time with family, and stay involved in mentoring finance leaders and operators.

Let’s connect if you’re interested in building durable finance organizations, capital strategy for growth, or integrating at‑scale acquisitions.