Serving businesses across Chicago & Denver

About DMD Consulting LLC

DMD Consulting, LLC partners with organiztions that need experienced professionals in Accounting & Finance, Internal Audit, Tax, and Information Technology. We help businesses strengthen operations, support critical initiatives, and solve complex challenges by connecting them with highly qualified consultants who match their exact project requirements.


Our approach is built on precision, professionalism, and long-term partnership. Every engagement is designed to deliver the right expertise at the right time - without the excessive overhead associated with traditional consulting models.

Serving businesses across Chicago & Denver

About DMD Consulting LLC

DMD Consulting, LLC partners with organiztions that need experienced professionals in Accounting & Finance, Internal Audit, Tax, and Information Technology. We help businesses strengthen operations, support critical initiatives, and solve complex challenges by connecting them with highly qualified consultants who match their exact project requirements.


Our approach is built on precision, professionalism, and long-term partnership. Every engagement is designed to deliver the right expertise at the right time - without the excessive overhead associated with traditional consulting models.

Our Consultant Selection Philosophy


Successful projects begin with the right people. At DMD Consulting, we carefully evaluate each engagement to ensure our consultants align with the client’s operational goals, technical requirements, and organizational culture.

Rather than assigning available resources, we identify professionals whose expertise and background are the best fit for the engagement. This strategic matching process helps our clients gain immediate value, reduce onboarding friction, and build stronger project outcomes from day one.

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Right Expertise

Highly qualified consultants matched to your unique needs and goals.

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Focused on Results

Delivering meaningful impact through measurable outcomes and practical solutions.

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Reliable Partnership

Built on trust, communication, and a commitment to your success.

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Proven Performance

Supporting organizations across a wide range of industries and projects.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to provide organizations with exceptional consulting professionals who support business growth, operational efficiency, compliance initiatives, and long-term success.

We are committed to building strong client relationships through responsiveness, integrity, and tailored consulting solutions that address each organization’s unique needs.

Let’s Solve What’s Next—Together.

Whether you need support for a critical initiative or ongoing expertise, DMD Consulting is ready to help your organization move forward with confidence.

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What Clients Appreciate About Working With DMD Consulting

Project: Sarbanes Oxley Compliance

Industry: Communication Services/Medical Technology

As the former Senior Director of Internal Controls at Telephone & Data Systems (TDS)/U.S. Cellular I sought out DMD Consulting, LLC to assist with various projects at the time. I worked with Darlene and her firm for approximately 3 years, and I was impressed with their strong technical expertise, innovative approach to improve processes and flexibility displayed during their project.

DMD Consulting assisted our company and my team in becoming fully compliant with SOX. Additionally, they streamlined our internal controls testing, improved operational processes and developed strong and productive relationships with different departments that represent our key stakeholders. I would definitely recommend DMD Consulting to companies looking for highly qualified, seasoned professionals, with a strong sense of urgency who focus on assisting their clients with a flexible and innovative mindset.


Later, as I transitioned to my role as the Senior Director of Internal Audit at Stryker, I once again brought DMD Consulting in to assist my department. DMD Consulting is a high performing consulting firm and delivers top quality work for its clients. Darlene and the other DMD consultants are top notch professionals and are very knowledgeable in GAAP, SOX, internal controls, General IT Controls, and financial reporting. DMD assisted my audit team in completing our audit plan on time, on budget and contributed to having additional reliance from our external auditors. It was great to work with DMD.

Rafael M.

Senior Director of Internal Controls/Senior Director of Internal Audit

Project: Sarbanes Oxley Compliance

Industry: Communication Services

Darlene's leadership, technical expertise, project management skills, and strong work ethic led to the effective and efficient completion of all project objectives. At all times, Darlene maintained the trust and confidence of team members and key organizational contacts and used relationship building to drive results. Throughout the course of the projects, Darlene provided our team with valuable recommendations on how to effectively strengthen our own processes. It was a pleasure working with Darlene.


Mark D.

Internal Audit Manager

Project: External Audit Preparation/Special CFO Projects

Industry: Railroad; Power Generation

As Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. (EMD) transitioned from a division of General Motors Corporation to a privately-held corporation, DMD Consulting, LLC, proved to be a most valuable resource to our organization. Darlene Drab, President and CEO of DMD Consulting, LLC, provided us with the versatility, expertise, and true professionalism that was extremely helpful to EMD.

Bob K.

Director of Accounting

Project: Accounts Payable GRIR Review

Industry: Railroad; Power Generation

DMD Consulting, headed by Darlene Drab, has been instrumental in the success of several key projects at Electro- Motive Diesel, Inc. Critical positions held by DMD Consulting involved audit, supply chain, accounts payable, and general and management accounting. Their level of professionalism led to the development of viable working relationships throughout the organization.

Accomplishments of DMD Consulting include:


• Identified a significant amount of revenue.

• Developed reports for measuring project outcomes.

• Reconciled an account resulting in an 85% improvement of transactional accuracy.


The aforementioned is just a sample of the positive outcomes from the services provided by DMD Consulting. Darlene Drab and her staff will definitely be considered for several new projects at Electro-Motive Diesel.

Vicki C.

Accounting Manager

Project: Accounts Payable GRIR Review

Industry: Railroad; Power Generation

During her time with our Accounts Payable team, Darlene Drab helped us improve our processes, developed key relationships and improved communication with our business partners, consistently performed high quality work, and was a strong team player.

Dan J.

Director of Shared Services

Project: SAP Configuration

Industry: Printing inks and coating

DMD Consulting, headed by Darlene Drab, has been instrumental in converting our Activity-Based Costing system into an Overhead Costing system using Cost Sheets. Working with the extremely knowledgeable members of Darlene’s staff, we have gained the tools and experience needed to make this important move in our company.

Edward W.

Corporate Supply Chain Manager
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What The Professionals Are Saying About Working With DMD Consulting

Project: Sarbanes Oxley Compliance/Financial Reporting

Industry: Communication Services/Telecommunications

As an independent consultant, I have worked for DMD Consulting on several occasions. What I appreciate most is that DMD expertly matched the client’s needs with my area of expertise – financial controls auditing. This upfront planning paved the way for successful projects. I highly recommend DMD Consulting to consultants seeking challenging and rewarding engagements.

Tony T.

Project: Financial Reporting & Analysis

Industry: Telecommunications

DMD Consulting, LLC, is an exceptional professional firm that seeks meaningful engagements for its consultants, and provides the most qualified personnel to its clients. Management ensures every engagement adds value to client organizations and consultants are fulfilled by leveraging their expertise on engagements that match their skill sets.

Darlene Drab and her team are fully committed to consultant’s professional and academic development, career objectives, and client needs. Darlene matched my experience from a regulatory accounting and finance environment with a fulfilling engagement, and ensured a smooth transition to a permanent role with its client, my current employer.


Working for DMD Consulting, LLC, has been exceptionally rewarding.

Augustin F.

Project: External Audit Preparation/Cost Accounting

Industry: Railroad; Power Generation

Darlene works well with others and impresses her peers and friends. Her style is very personable, and she makes employees feel comfortable. I would gladly work for her again.

Karl F.

Project: Accounts Payable Specialist

Industry: Railroad; Power Generation

As a consultant working on my first long-term assignment for DMD Consulting, I had the opportunity to gain experience working with such a great, diverse group of individuals. I am fortunate to have worked for DMD Consulting from August 28, 2008, to April 30, 2009. This position exposed me to insights, both personal and professional, that I would not have otherwise experienced in such a questionable job market during an extensive recession period.

I highly recommend the firm DMD Consulting and have the greatest regard for their loyalty to their clients as well as to their employees. Darlene Drab, president and founder of DMD Consulting, was my project lead during my employment as a consultant for the client Electro Motive Diesel. Working for Ms. Drab's client and for DMD was an overall excellent experience. In my 17-year career, I have never experienced such professionalism and loyalty from a consulting firm. The opportunities that were granted me during my time of employment were directly in line with my career path.


In the future, it would be a pleasure and an honor to work with Darlene and her firm again, as well as with any clients she represents.

Andre T.