ERA Group

Established in 1992, Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA) is one of the world’s leading consultancy organizations specialized in cost optimization and supplier relation management by delivering Value through Insightᵀᴹ to clients in both the private and public sectors.

Bruce Tugman
Bruce Tugman is a trusted advisor in his role as consulting partner with ERA Group serving the Colorado, Utah, and Nevada markets.
As an advocate for his CEO and CFO clients, Bruce focuses on building strong relationships and delivering comprehensive cost-containment solutions that unlock hidden cash flow.
Bruce’s track record of success extends across various industries and leadership positions, including accounting, manufacturing, and oil and gas. His career began in public accounting, then moved onto manufacturing and oil and gas. His accounting experience includes cost, fixed assets, tax, budget, auditing, project accounting, financial presentation, controller and became a CFO.
Bruce also has experience with packaging, project management, warehousing, and freight management. He has managed over $136,000,000 in construction projects, including warehouse construction, automation, dock equipment, conveying, and racking. His responsibilities included the management of 2,000,000 sq. ft. of internal warehousing and approximately 108 third-party warehouses. Experience also includes managing a $20,000,000 project to convert from wood/paper to plastic packaging for manufactured product.
In the oil and gas industry, he co-founded and was the CEO of three separate companies and multiple partnerships that combined raised approximately $10,000,000 in capital. Under his leadership, all the companies and partnerships were profitable, and all the investor money was returned with an average return on capital of 70%.

Joe Boglino
Consulting Partner Joe Boglino brings nearly 30 years of expertise in IT cost optimization, business strategy, and operational efficiency. Leveraging a strong foundation built through leading roles in IT infrastructure and managed services, Joe excels at aligning innovative solutions with clients’ financial and organizational objectives.
At ERA Group, Joe transforms complex challenges into measurable outcomes, empowering CFOs, CEOs, and executive teams to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence. He integrates advanced analytics, deep industry expertise, and a consultative approach to deliver impactful results, particularly in IT category cost management and strategic vendor partnerships.
Joe’s career includes pivotal contributions as a Solutions Delivery Specialist, IT consultant, and author. He has collaborated with diverse sectors, from Fortune 500 enterprises to government entities, with a track record of delivering high-stakes projects such as advanced VoIP solutions, large-scale IT implementations, and spend detection initiatives.
A dynamic leader, Joe combines strategic insight with actionable execution, emphasizing relationship-building through networking, thought leadership, and industry engagement. He focuses on driving innovation, reducing costs, and creating value for his clients across industries.
When not delivering results for his clients, Joe is an accomplished author, former Peace Corps Volunteer, and passionate mentor, drawing from his global experiences to inspire and connect with others.