Withum Announces 2025 Firmwide Leadership Transition
Exciting things are happening at Withum! The Firm is thrilled to announce exciting leadership changes beginning on July 1, 2025. A fresh class of leaders will take the helm across industry and service teams, regional divisions and internal departments.
These talented professionals were selected based on their technical expertise, strong leadership capabilities and unwavering commitment to living the Withum Way. As valued team members, this incoming leadership cohort possesses all the necessary skills to build upon their predecessors’ achievements while driving innovation for the future. Their collective vision will ensure that Withum remains a leader in the profession and helps clients stay ahead in an ever-changing landscape.
Industry Leadership Transitions
Industry practice leaders guide teams of highly specialized professionals and drive the practice’s growth and success. These leaders possess deep industry knowledge and have developed exceptional mentorship and collaboration skills.
- Matt Walsh is promoted to Practice Leader of the Industrial and Consumer Products Services Team.
- Michael George is promoted to Practice Leader of the Healthcare Services Team, succeeding Scott Mariani.
- Mike Mulhearn is promoted to Practice Leader of the Dealerships Services Team.
- Wally Merkas is promoted to Market Leader for Business and Management Consulting Services, succeeding Joe Riccie.
Regional Leadership Transitions
Chief Growth Officer
- Tom Hoberman was promoted to Chief Growth Officer on January 1, 2025, succeeding Kirk Holderbaum.
Partners-In-Charge
- Scott Reddersen is promoted to partner-in-charge of Withum’s Baltimore, MD, office, succeeding Scott Price, Chief Regional Officer.
- Lenny Smith is promoted to partner-in-charge of Withum’s Seaport office in Boston, MA, succeeding Steve Yardumian.
- Steve Edelheit is the newly appointed partner-in-charge of Withum’s Chicago, IL, office, which joined the Firm through the CTM union.
- Chris Hatten is the newly appointed partner-in-charge of Withum’s Houston, TX, office, which joined the Firm through the PKF Texas union.
- Frank O’Brien is promoted to partner-in-charge of Withum’s Braintree, MA, office, succeeding Mark V. Dow.
TMRGs Leadership Transitions
Withum’s Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) are led by individuals who demonstrate genuine passion for their respective groups and excel in leading innovative projects and initiatives that celebrate their stories. TMRG leaders actively engage in their communities and work diligently to advocate for, support and celebrate their fellow team members. This year, three TMRGs will welcome new leadership.
- Jesse Shearer and Julie Au are appointed as co-leads to the Veterans TMRG leadership team, succeeding Jose Alicea.
- Andrea Fernandez is appointed to the HOLA TMRG leadership team.
- Brian Koon is appointed to the ASPIRE leadership team.
Withum is grateful for the success of its former leaders and is confident that those stepping up this year will continue their excellent work. Congratulations to all newly promoted team members!