Nicole R. Franks, MBA

CEO, Executive Partner, Sage Raven Business Advisors

Nicole R. Franks, MBA, is a dynamic financial executive with over 25 years of leadership in accounting, financial operations, and strategic transformation across healthcare, consulting, and public accounting. As CEO of Sage Raven Business Advisors in Kalispell, MT, she delivers fractional CFO and financial strategy services, driving over $500 million in cost savings and empowering clients—including Fortune 500 firms like BD-Becton Dickinson—with process optimization and sustainable growth. Her expertise spans financial reporting, M&A integration, revenue optimization, and team leadership, consistently delivering operational excellence and client success. A graduate of the University of Alaska Anchorage (MBA, 2013) and Montana State University (BS, Accounting, 1998), Nicole is Personalysis and Lean Six Sigma certified.

Raised in Highwood, MT, in a tight-knit class of nine, Nicole brings a grounded perspective to her leadership. A proud mom to a former downhill ski racer, she loves mountain adventures with her husband, Troy, and their two dogs, Klyde and Kali, finding balance and inspiration in the outdoors.

Troy William Franks

COO, Executive Partner, Sage Raven Business Advisors

Troy William Franks is a strategic sales executive with over 30 years of leadership in finance, sales, and business development across automotive, powersport, financial technology, and consulting sectors. As COO of Sage Raven Business Advisors in Kalispell, MT, he drives revenue growth and process optimization, securing high-value accounts and achieving 96% of revenue targets for clients, including Fortune 500 companies like BD-Becton Dickinson. Renowned for growing a $12.2 million portfolio and exceeding sales goals, Troy excels in F&I strategy, market expansion, and C-suite engagement. He holds a BS in Business Administration and Marketing from the University of Montana (1992) and certifications from Personalysis, Zurich North America, and others.

Raised in Somers, MT, Troy was a standout multi-sport athlete in high school and played four years of football under Coach Don Reed with the UM Grizzlies, competing in the 1A National Semi-finals. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys snow skiing, water skiing, whitewater kayaking, hiking, and biking, embracing adventure with passion and teamwork.