Withum is proud to share that Christine Stolzenburg has been named to Buffalo Business First’s 2026 40 Under 40 class, an annual recognition honoring emerging leaders making a significant impact across the greater Buffalo region through professional accomplishments, community involvement and leadership.
A decade after being recognized as a Buffalo Business First 30 Under 30 honoree, Christine’s selection highlights the continued growth of her influence as a leader, advisor and advocate for the Western New York community.
Professional Experience and Industry Focus
As a principal with more than 15 years of public accounting experience, Christine provides audit and assurance services to privately held companies, specializing in employee benefit plans and manufacturing and distribution organizations.
She advises executive leadership teams, boards and business owners on financial reporting, compliance and risk management considerations. Christine also works with plan sponsors on reporting, regulatory and fiduciary responsibilities to enhance governance and transparency.
Leadership Within Withum
Christine plays an active role in advancing the Firm’s multiemployer benefit plan and assurance practices. As one of the Western New York office leads for A&A and ERISA services, she helps guide technical excellence, supports team development and champions innovation by leading several AI initiatives focused on piloting emerging technologies across the Firm. Christine also serves as a career coach and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders.
Service to the Western New York Community
Community service and engagement are defining pillars of Christine’s leadership. She is actively engaged with organizations that support health, leadership development, community advancement and the accounting profession, contributing her time and expertise through board service, fundraising and advocacy efforts.
Christine serves as Board Secretary for ConnectLife and the Kidney Foundation of WNY, helping promote organ and blood donation and advocate for those impacted by kidney disease. Christine co-chairs the annual Walk and 5k for Kidney Health which raises critical funds to support the mission of these organizations. She serves as Board Treasurer for Leadership Buffalo, where she also contributes to several committees and co-chairs fundraising events that support leadership development and community engagement across Western New York.
Additionally, she contributes to the profession through volunteering with the AICPA on the Student Recruitment Committee and serving as Chair of a planning committee for the 2027 AICPA ENGAGE Conference. Christine regularly serves as a conference speaker and moderator, fostering professional development and knowledge sharing.
Buffalo Business First’s 40 Under 40 program recognizes professionals in greater Buffalo under 40 who have distinguished themselves through career achievement and community involvement. Honorees are selected by an independent panel of judges from a competitive pool of nominations and were celebrated at a luncheon on September 30, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Buffalo, NY.
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