Armanino LLP Announces 2024 Partner Class

Armanino LLP, a leading accounting and business consulting firm based in San Ramon, California, has announced the promotion of 16 professionals to partner positions for 2024. This new class includes leaders specializing in tax, consulting, trust, and business management services. Notably, for the second consecutive year, half of the new partners are women, underscoring Armanino's commitment to diversity and equity at the highest levels.

2024 New Partner Class:

•    Erin Barragar: Tax, Irvine, California

•    Naz Bhangal: Tax, San Ramon, California

•    Lisa Boyd: Tax, Irvine, California

•    Babette Campbell: Business Management, Los Angeles, California

•    Kyle Dodwell: Trust, St. Louis, Missouri

•    Payal Gupta: Tax, San Jose, California

•    Don Johnson: Tax, Irvine, California

•    Thomas La: Tax, San Ramon, California

•    Jeff Laufman: Tax, Woodland Hills, California

•    Clare Porreca: Tax, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

•    Stephanie Shorkley: Tax, San Ramon, California

•    Jessie Singh: Tax, West Los Angeles, California

•    Alex van Dillen: Consulting, Dallas, Texas

•    Florence Vo: Tax, Dallas, Texas

•    Elizabeth Vu: Trust, Los Angeles, California

•    Yamei Zhai: Trust, San Jose, California

CEO and Managing Partner Matt Armanino expressed his congratulations, stating, "I am thrilled to extend my heartfelt congratulations to our new partners, each of whom embodies the very best of what our firm represents – a commitment to excellence, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a deep understanding of our clients’ needs."

Armanino continues to invest in developing future leaders through programs such as the Pathway to Partner Program, Accelerated Path to Manager initiative, and the Industry Edge Certification Program. Additionally, mentorship and relationship-building initiatives like The Bridge (Armanino’s women’s initiative) and the Inclusion of Diverse Employees and Leaders (IDEAL) Team play a crucial role in fostering personal development and leadership skills within the firm.

This announcement follows the firm's record-setting 2023 partner class, where 26 professionals were elevated to partner roles, with half of them being women.