Wolters Kluwer Announces 2018 Emerging Leaders

Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting North America has announced its 2018 group of Emerging Leaders. Now in its 6^th year, the Emerging Leaders Program allows tax and accounting firms to nominate a rising star who displays key attributes including technical competency, exceptional communication skills, strong client service behavior, forward thinking abilities, reliability, trustworthiness, community activism and a mentorship.

Announced during the CCH Connections User Conference, the Emerging Leaders participated in an education program track designed to help these individuals grow as professionals, better manage their area of responsibility within their businesses, and progressively rise as leaders within their firms.

“Each year, the Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting Emerging Leaders inductees illustrate how firms can position themselves for future success,” said Jason Marx, CEO, Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting North America. “We’re proud to offer this professional development opportunity for the profession’s future leaders.”

Listed in alphabetical order, the 2018 Emerging Leaders Program inductees are:

Christopher Aguilar, Senior Staff Accountant at Robert C. Alario, CPA, P.C. is responsible for the orientation and training of all new employees
Caroline Brassard, Staff Accountant at Bonanno, Savino, Davies & Ganley, P.C.
participates in community fundraising programs including annual walks to support uterine and breast cancer foundations, and the telethon for Boston Children’s Hospital
Matthew Dean, CPA, Audit Manager at Hantzmon Wiebel, LLP, plays a key role in evaluating and implementing new software technology and training staff
Joseph H. Doerrer, CPA, /PFS, CFP®, MST, Senior Tax Associate/Assistant Vice President at Bessemer Trust, is recognized for exemplary achievement in personal financial planning
Hugo Galindo, CPA, Senior Accountant at Tobin & Collins CPA, participates in charitable organizations focused on improving people’s financial well‑being
Nathaniel Newburg, CPA, Supervisor in Newburg & Company’s Tax Department, mentors new staff and shares his experience and industry knowledge with all level of staff
Brittany O’Mara, CPA at T.M. Byxbee Company, P.C, embraces technology and acts as a role model for other staff
Christopher Pagluica, Accounting Director at Goldglit & Company LLP, has grown in his ability to work with co-workers, including mentoring new staff and communicating with clients
Kali Patterson, Audit Manager at Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP, is a committee member and volunteer for American Heart Association, Passion Committee
Michael Romaniello, IT Manager and Accountant at Lenkowski Lonergan & Co., LLP, is involved in the local Chamber of Commerce and their Young Professionals group
Vanessa Wallace, Senior Accountant at Eric P. Wallace, LLC, provides expertise to CPA firms, writing continuous education and website development for CPA firms
Kyle Woiwood, Tax Manager at LWBJ, focuses on providing tax compliance and consulting services to clients and is the current treasurer for a local non‑profit