SUGAR LAND, TX, November 04, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Nicole Michelle Durio, CPA, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Durio has established a distinguished career in accounting, auditing, finance, treasury management, and business advisory services, highlighted by a series of progressive leadership roles and industry recognition. Since 2009, she has served as the founder and managing principal of Madison Brothers Consulting Group, Inc., in Houston, Texas, where she has leveraged her extensive expertise in accounting, auditing, budgeting, finance, treasury management, and consulting to guide clients through complex financial landscapes. Her tenure at Madison Brothers Consulting Group Inc. is characterized by a commitment to a client-centric focus, excellence, incomparable service, and innovation, solidifying her standing as an expert in her field.

From 2011 to 2016, Ms. Durio served as a director of transaction advisory services at Grant Thornton, LLP. In this capacity, she provided strategic advisory services to both financial and strategic buyers seeking to optimize their financial and operational performance through acquisitions, divestitures, and mergers. Ms. Durio demonstrated exceptional leadership and analytical skills, guiding clients through complex transactions with precision and insight. Her ability to navigate the intricacies and nuances of financial transformation, combined with her dedication to delivering client-centric solutions, earned her widespread recognition and respect in the industry. Her role required an in-depth understanding of financial compliance, industry trends, and regulatory requirements, further solidifying her standing as a trusted advisor.

In 2011, Ms. Durio contributed her skills as manager of internal audit for the Houston Independent School District. In her managerial capacity with the district, she conducted and managed a comprehensive program of compliance, financial, and operational audits to ensure adherence to local, state, and federal guidelines and standards. These responsibilities were executed for one of the largest school districts in the United States.

Ms. Durio's earlier career includes eight years at KPMG, LLP, from 2000 to 2008, during which she advanced to the position of transaction services director. During her time at KPMG, LLP, she specialized in transaction advisory services. Her role was pivotal in providing financial and strategic insights to clients, helping them navigate complex financial transactions and the underlying decision-making. She was recognized for her outstanding performance and professional contributions by being selected to participate in the firm's national initiatives, including the KPMG Network of Women ("KNOW") and the National Women's Advisory Board. These achievements stand among her most notable professional milestones. Her involvement in these initiatives further amplified her commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the industry.

Before joining KPMG, LLP, Ms. Durio worked at Ernst & Young, LLP as a supervising senior associate from 1999 to 2000, focusing on healthcare audits that broadened her industry expertise. Her role at Ernst & Young, LLP allowed her to hone her skills in auditing and compliance, which became instrumental in her subsequent career advancements. She began her professional career journey at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP as an intern in 1994. Her early experiences there established a strong foundation in the world of accounting and auditing. After her internship, she transitioned to a full-time role as an associate in the assurance practice from 1996 to the promotion to senior associate in 1999. Her tenure with PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, from 1996 to 1999, concentrated on oil and gas audits, where she gained valuable insights and expertise in the energy sector, challenged conventional thinking, and developed an understanding of the importance of attention to detail. Her work at the firm was also characterized by a commitment to maintaining excellence and high professional standards, which laid the groundwork for her future successes in the industry.

Her accomplishments have garnered significant recognition, including being featured in The International Business Times in 2024 for completing over 500 successful transactions across 15 countries and amassing three decades of experience in her profession.

Ms. Durio maintains an active membership in several prominent industry organizations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants ("AICPA") and the Texas State Society of CPAs, both of which she has been affiliated with since 1998. Her affiliations further underscore her commitment, dedication, and influence in the field.

Notable Recognitions

Her foundation for academic success was further established at Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she graduated as valedictorian with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting in 1996. She demonstrated her commitment to excellence and scholastic achievement from an early age. The notable accomplishment of graduating as valedictorian of Dillard University served as a launching pad for her subsequent professional successes.

Ms. Durio has consistently demonstrated a commitment to professional excellence through her accreditations, credentials, and personal philosophies. She holds the certification as a Certified Public Accountant ("CPA") in the State of Texas, maintaining her license since 1997. This accreditation signifies her deep knowledge and expertise in accounting, providing further credibility to her ability to navigate complex financial environments with acuity, brilliance, and clarity.

In addition to her CPA license, Ms. Durio has been acknowledged by The John Maxwell Team as a certified speaker, teacher, trainer, and coach since 2016. This recognition reflects her dedication to leadership, management training, and personal development, further crediting her as an expert in coaching, mentoring, development, and leadership.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Ms. Durio is deeply committed to civic engagement and community enrichment. She is the founder of I Chase Excellence and the MBCG Foundation, both of which are dedicated to fostering personal development and the continuous pursuit of excellence. As a minister at her church and a volunteer coach, specializing in financial coaching and counseling, she extends her expertise to empower others.

Her creative endeavors include authoring "Commonwealth Looks Just Like You," a Finance Journal published in 2019. She has written three additional literary works and is currently authoring two more books, scheduled for publication in April 2026. Ms. Durio is also working to establish the Commonwealth Lifelong Learning Center, a financial enrichment center intended to promote equity through access to information.

Born in Houston, Texas, Ms. Durio values family life with her spouse, Hollis D. Felder, Jr., and her daughter, Madison Danielle. She enjoys thinking, reading, writing, creating vision boards, shopping, traveling, and fine dining.

Looking ahead, Ms. Durio aims to inspire the next generation of accounting professionals and reinvigorate an industry that has limited appeal to new entrants. She is dedicated to enlightening and inspiring high school and college students about desirable and intriguing opportunities in accounting, including capital markets, financial planning and analysis, forensic accounting and auditing, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic influence and insight. Ms. Durio wants to ensure that everyone knows that knowledge remains a powerful tool for creating equity and significance within society.

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