Robert H. Higel, a seasoned professional in Banking and Finance, brings his profound insight to his novel, Sage of Las Cruces. Graduating from the University of Florida with an Accounting Business Administration degree, he later added a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Tampa to his academic accolades. As a Certified Public Accountant, he held esteemed roles such as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer in numerous banks over forty-five years. A life-long follower of political and social trends, Higel channels his understanding into creating a simple yet compelling dialogue in his novel.