Business Advisor & Consultant · Chicago, IL
Decades of
Proven Results.
A hands-on business advisor with 37+ years of experience leading finance, operations, and strategy at private, public, and equity-backed companies. I help business owners and executives solve real problems — with integrity.
37+
Years of Experience
3
Industries Transformed
$256M
Acquisition Led
2
Active Board Seats
About Joe Nogal
A Trusted Advisor
Who Has Done It.
Joe Nogal is not a consultant who has only read about business — he has lived it. As VP & CFO of Eli's Cheesecake Company for nearly a decade, he helped steward one of Chicago's most iconic food brands through growth, operational transformation, and national expansion.
Before that, he spent 16+ years at Woodhead Industries — a NASDAQ-listed manufacturer operating in 10 countries — rising to VP Treasurer/Controller and navigating a $256 million acquisition by Molex.
Today, Joe brings that depth of experience directly to business owners, executives, and boards who need a straight-talking, hands-on advisor with the financial and operational acumen to make a real difference.
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How I Can Help
Consulting Services
$250
1-Hour Consultation
A focused, high-value session to tackle your most pressing business challenge. Finance, operations, strategy, M&A — bring your hardest question.
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Board Member
Bring Joe's financial leadership and operational expertise to your board. Ideal for growth-stage companies seeking seasoned independent director oversight.
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Long-Term Advisor
An ongoing advisory relationship providing strategic guidance, accountability, and hands-on support as your business grows and evolves.
Get in Touch"I don't just advise — I've sat in the chair. I've managed the crisis, closed the acquisition, and built the team. That's the difference."
— Joe Nogal, VP & CFO (Ret.), Eli's Cheesecake Company
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