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02 APR 2024 / PEOPLE UPDATES

Illinois CPA Society Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors

Illinois CPA Society Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors
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The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) has announced its Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which includes five new members: David W. Knutsen, Kimberly D. Meyer, Matthew D. Panzica, Andrea Wright, and Stephanie M. Zaleski-Braatz. The newly diversified Board, expressing its readiness to enhance the value of the CPA profession and serve the accounting community effectively, indicates the ICPAS's commitment to remaining a leading influencer in the accounting sector.

Illinois CPA Society Announces 2024-2025 Board of Directors 

The Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) has unveiled its Board of Directors for the fiscal year spanning April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. This year marks a significant milestone as the board welcomes five new directors who bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. The new additions include: 

  • David W. Knutsen, Ph.D., CPA, CGMA, CFE, of Outreach 
  • Kimberly D. Meyer, CPA, of Meyer & Associates 
  • Matthew D. Panzica, CPA, of BDO USA 
  • Andrea Wright, CPA, of Johnson Lambert 
  • Stephanie M. Zaleski-Braatz, CPA, of Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams Ltd. (ORBA)

Geoffrey Brown, president and CEO of ICPAS, expressed his enthusiasm about the new additions to the board, stating, "I’m honored to welcome five new directors to the board and begin tapping into their collective insight as we work to elevate the Illinois CPA Society’s position as a thought leader and influencer in the accounting profession. As the board continues to become more diverse and representative of the vast professional community we serve, I’m excited to continue our important work of stewarding the CPA profession and making it more attractive to future generations."  

The full list of the 2024-2025 ICPAS Board of Directors is as follows: 

  • Chairperson: Deborah K. Rood, CPA, MST | CNA Insurance 
  • Vice Chairperson: Brian J. Blaha, CPA | Wipfli LLP 
  • Secretary: Mark W. Wolfgram, CPA, MST | Bel Brands USA Inc. 
  • Treasurer: Jennifer L. McCarty, CPA, MST | RSM US LLP 
  • Immediate Past Chairperson: Mary Fuller, CPA | Citrin Cooperman

Directors: 

  • Jonathan Hauser, CPA | KPMG 
  • Deborah Rood, CPA, MST | CNA Insurance 
  • Brian Blaha, CPA | Wipfli LLP 
  • Mark Wolfgram, CPA, MST | Bel Brands USA Inc. 
  • Mary Fuller, CPA | Citrin Cooperman 
  • David Knutsen, Ph.D., CPA, CGMA, CFE | Outreach 
  • Kimberly Meyer, CPA | Meyer & Associates 
  • Matthew Panzica, CPA | BDO USA 
  • Andrea Wright, CPA | Johnson Lambert 
  • Stephanie Zaleski-Braatz, CPA | Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams Ltd. (ORBA)

This diverse and experienced board is poised to guide ICPAS in its mission to enhance the value of the CPA profession and serve the accounting community effectively. 

Until next time…

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