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HCVT Announces Leadership Transition: Patty O’Connell to Retire; Sarah Tewner Named Successor
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Subscribe04 DEC 2024 / PEOPLE UPDATES
Prominent Los Angeles-based accounting firm, Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP (HCVT), announced the retirement of its Chief Operating Officer (COO) and partner, Patty O’Connell, effective December 31, 2024, with tax partner Sarah Tewner to take over the role on January 1, 2025. O’Connell's retirement marks the end of a significant tenure, while Tewner's promotion is geared towards continuing and expanding the firm's strategic growth, highlighting HCVT's commitment to reshaping internal leadership to meet the changing accounting landscape.
Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP (HCVT), a prominent Los Angeles-based accounting firm, has announced the retirement of its Chief Operating Officer (COO) and partner, Patty O’Connell, effective December 31, 2024. Tax partner Sarah Tewner will assume the role of COO starting January 1, 2025.
About Patty O’Connell:
Patty O’Connell joined HCVT in 1992, initially serving in the tax practice where she provided services to closely held private businesses and high-net-worth individuals. She was named tax partner in 2002 and assumed the role of COO in 2017. Throughout her tenure, O’Connell has been instrumental in shaping the firm's culture and strategic direction.
About Sarah Tewner:
Sarah Tewner joined HCVT in 2010 and became a tax partner in 2020. She has been actively involved in various firm initiatives, including leading the Tax Innovation and Knowledge Share and Development Solutions Team, and serving on multiple committees such as the IT Committee and the Tax Quality Control Committee. Tewner's extensive experience and leadership roles within the firm position her well to lead HCVT into its next phase of growth.
Firm's Perspective:
Vicken Haleblian, HCVT’s CEO and Managing Partner, expressed gratitude for O’Connell's contributions, stating, "We appreciate Patty’s many years of service and will miss her strategic foresight and effective management style." He also welcomed Tewner's appointment, noting, "Sarah’s track record of leading our tax innovation and knowledge-sharing efforts, mentoring and developing talent, and her strategic vision make her an ideal candidate to build on Patty’s legacy and lead us into the future."
This leadership transition underscores HCVT's commitment to continuity and growth, ensuring the firm remains well-positioned to serve its clients effectively in the evolving accounting landscape.
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