Meet The Team
After 20+ years of friendship, Philip and Amanda finally decided to put their collective knowledge to use, by helping the individual/family/small farmer become more secure with the business of farming. Both Amanda and Philip realize that the business side of farming can be challenging. We believe that each farm is different, and there can be no “one-size-fits-all” approach in this industry.
By striving to develop and maintain long term relationships with clients, E&E is better placed to have positive direct impacts on the lives of Minnesota farmers and their families. While E&E respects and appreciates the various industry standards, we also make sure that each client receives relevant information and needed support to meet their individual goals.
Philip Berglin
Senior Consultant | Director of Finance
Philip is a seasoned financial strategist with over 20 years of experience in small business and nonprofit finance, economic analysis, and operational leadership. With a degree in Financial Administration and Economics from Augsburg College, Philip brings a deep understanding of business cycles, financial reporting, and economic markets—grounded in real-world experience from owning and operating family businesses and advising small nonprofits.
He specializes in technology-driven financial reporting, budget management, and strategic development. His expertise spans communication, modeling, forecasting, and multi-department analysis—making him a trusted advisor for organizations navigating growth, restructuring, or long-term planning.
Philip has overseen all aspects of budget planning and expense tracking for multi-million-dollar enterprises. He’s structured and negotiated banking relationships, managed term and revolving loans, and advised on equity contributions with a clear view of timing and impact.
His accomplishments include:
• Built and maintained annual budgeting processes with results-focused reporting
• Managed ledger, balance sheet, and P&L structures across business units
• Automated forecasting and budgeting workflows for multi-department operations
• Provided financial modeling and grant support for small nonprofits
• Led sales growth from $4M to $35M through strategic financial oversight
Amanda Martin
Senior Consultant | Director of Sales
Amanda is an accomplished consultant with over 20 years of experience in business administration, public sector compliance, and strategic operations—including five years specializing in internal audit. Educated at Franklin University with a degree in Risk Management and Business Forensics, Amanda combines analytical precision with a deep understanding of organizational dynamics.
She brings fresh, strategic insight to every engagement—fostering effective communication, simplifying complex ideas, and helping clients forecast how change will impact their business or organization in both the short and long term. Her approach is grounded in clarity, empathy, and foresight—and powered by humor, compassion, and a quick intellect that makes even the most technical or sensitive transitions feel manageable.
Amanda has led fraud investigations, designed standardized training programs, built innovative workflows, and consistently delivered full compliance across sectors. She’s especially passionate about supporting farms, small businesses, and volunteer-run nonprofits—creating space for honest dialogue, operational excellence, and forward momentum.
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Summary of Qualifications
• B.A. in Risk Management, Insurance & Business Forensics
• 5 years of internal audit experience across corporate, public, and farm contexts
• 20+ years in process development, training, implementation, reporting, and auditing
• Expertise in mediation, coaching, strategic planning, and risk mitigation
• Strong communicator with cross-functional leadership experience
