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February 26, 2019 

BJ Schaknowski — 33

Director, Intuit Indirect Channels Sales & Marketing Atlanta, GA Education: BA in Communication, State University of NY at Geneseo. MBA, University of GA, Terry School of Business Professional Associations/Memberships: McKinsey SMB Tech panelist, Intuit Military Network Co-Founder Civic Involvement: Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, USO Toys for Tots, Junior Achievement, Habitat for Humanity Hobbies: Ironman...…

brian_sto_10169240

February 26, 2019 

Brian Stork — 35

Vice President of Application Development, Drake Software Franklin, NC Education: B.S. in Computer Science, Mars Hill College Professional Associations/Memberships: NACTP PIRC Civic Involvement: Youth Soccer Coach, Church involvement – Deacon, Teacher Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and kids, running, reading about American history, traveling and keeping up with Florida Gator football. Cell phone: HTC...…

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February 26, 2019 

Jason Lawhorn, CPA.CITP — 35

Owner, Lawhorn & Associates, PLLC Knoxville, TN Education: Masters of Accountancy – Systems, University of TN, Knoxville Professional Associations/Memberships: TSCPA, AICPA Hobbies: Writing and performing music, fly-fishing and travel. Cell phone: Blackberry Tour   How many hours of the day are you plugged in and responsive to client needs? And what tools/products make it possible...…

 Brian Steinert — 36

February 26, 2019 

Brian Steinert — 36

Director of Product Management – Workflow Solutions, CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business Wichita, KS Education: BA in Business Education and BA in Accounting, Bethany College Professional Associations/Memberships: Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); Association for Computers and Taxation (ACT); KSCPA – Associate Member; XBRL-US (CCH Tax and Accounting member delegate) Civic Involvement: Various local fundraisers and...…

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February 26, 2019 

Robert Chandler, Certified QuickBooks® ProAdvisor — 39

President & CEO, Real Time Bookkeeping San Diego, California Education: Associate, Computer Science & Accounting, Southwestern College Professional Associations/Memberships: MSP Alliance, QuickBooks ProAdvisor, AIPB Hobbies: Church, Computers, Sports, Reading. Cell phone: Verizon Droid X Favorite app: Probably the RDP app, this allows me access to my desktop anytime, anywhere.   Do you embrace cloud computing?...…

fantin_th_10169374

February 26, 2019 

Thomas Fantin, CPA.CITP — 33

Manager, SS&G – CPAs and Advisers Akron, OH Education: B.S. Accounting, The University of Akron Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA, OSCPA Civic Involvement: Empower Worldwide Outreach (Treasurer and Board Member); PlayhouseSquare Partners, Member Hobbies: Avid guitar player Cell phone: HTC Eris Favorite app: Yelp – it’s a great app when you’re in an unfamiliar town to help...…

miller_rh_10169384

February 26, 2019 

Rhonda C. Miller, CPA.CITP — 37

Manager, SS&G – Certified Public Accountants and Advisers Akron, OH Education: BBA in Accounting, minor in Information Systems, Kent State University Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA & Ohio Society of CPAs Civic Involvement: March of Dimes Northeastern Ohio Division Hobbies: Reading, Scrapbooking, Volunteering for the March of Dimes, Spending time with family Cell phone: Blackberry Tour Favorite...…

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February 26, 2019 

Byron Patrick, CPA.CITP, MCSE — 33

Co-Founder & CEO, Simplified Innovations Baltimore, MD Education: B.S. in Accounting from Salisbury State University Professional Associations/Memberships: Maryland Association of CPAs (MACPA) — Board of Directors, Technology Committee, Past Chair and cofounder of the New/Young Professional Network, Tomorrow’s CPA Speaker, Instructor; AICPA — Information Technology Executive Committee for 2009-2011, CPA Ambassador, Virtual Grass Roots Committee;...…

 Six Pointers for Your Firm’s Social Media Strategy

February 26, 2019 

Six Pointers for Your Firm’s Social Media Strategy

5748 In my August 2010 column, I offered some tips for improving email management (www.CPATA.com/go/2894), with the most overriding bit of advice being that, with the ever-increasing amount of email modern professionals receive, it’s more important than ever to be proactive at controlling that influx of communication. This isn’t just for tax and accounting pros,...…

mortenson_10169848

February 26, 2019 

Tracy Gaspardo Mortenson, J.D., CPA — 39 (God help me)

Director, Federal and State Tax, CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business City/State: Riverwoods, IL Education: J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.; B.S. in Accounting, University of Illinois Civic Involvement: Glenview Youth Baseball, Volunteer Our Lady Perpetual Help Hobbies: Jogging, softball, painting, remediation and dispute resolution for those under 8, tennis, travel, coaching Children: I have two...…

sengstock_10169858

February 26, 2019 

Dean Sengstock, CPA — 36

Managing Director & Partner, RSM McGladrey, Inc. & McGladrey & Pullen, LLP Bloomington, MA Education: Master of Business Taxation, University of Minnesota – Carlson School of Management; BS University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse Professional Associations/Memberships: AICPA, MNCPA Hobbies: Golf, Snowmobiling, Travel and Reading Cell phone: iPhone Favorite app: Urbanspoon – I travel a lot and...…

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February 26, 2019 

Tanya Rose — 38

Director of Product Management – Tax Solution Set, CCH, a Wolters Kluwer business Riverwoods, IL Education: BA Communications, MBA, Roosevelt University Professional Associations/Memberships: PDMA (Product Development and Management Association); Pragmatic Marketing Certified, NAFE – National Association of Female Executives Hobbies: Time with my family, reading, snowboarding, boating & wakeboarding. Cell phone: iPhone Favorite app: The...…