Withum Names Twenty New Partners 

Withum is proud to announce its 2024 New Partner Class.

It’s my privilege to introduce Withum’s 2024 New Partner Class. We are celebrating these individuals for reaching a career milestone they have worked tirelessly toward. Each person on this list has exhibited a strong entrepreneurial spirit, dedication to their profession, and long-lasting grit that I am sure will propel them and our firm through many years of success. At Withum, our people are our greatest asset, and this new partner class is a testament to that belief. Congratulations to all of our new partners!”

Pat Walsh, Managing Partner and CEO

Twenty team members advance to partner in Withum offices nationwide and join the dynamic, diverse corporate leadership team at the Firm.

  1. Ryan Bixenman is the tax team leader of the Special Purpose Acquisition Company Services Team.
  2. Tyler Collins is the market leader of Withum’s R&D Tax Credit Services and is an expert in complex tax regulations.
  3. Kerra Diener is a seasoned business tax expert dedicated to helping clients achieve their financial goals.
  4. Patrick Donahue is an audit partner specializing in integrated audits.
  5. Mark Eckerle is an audit professional specializing in the technology and emerging growth industry with client concentrations in digital assets and blockchain technology.
  6. Christina Flynn is a quality control partner leading our professional compliance and is an IFRS expert.
  7. Josh Horowitz is the team leader of the Professional Sports Services Team and serves high-net-worth individuals in the sports and entertainment industry with complex tax issues and tax-saving planning.
  8. David Katz is a quality control partner specializing in audit and audit-related services in various industries.
  9. Daniel Krolikowski is a team co-leader of the Founders and Technology Executive Services Team, specializing in income and estate tax planning.
  10. Sean Linde is an expert in employee benefit plan audit services across industries and also has experience with other audit and accounting services.
  11. Rhonda Maraziti is Withum’s Chief Marketing Officer, leading the firm’s Marketing Department which is responsible for all advertising, branding, market strategy, social media, communications, public relations, experience marketing and proposal writing efforts.
  12. Kevin McElgunn is the team leader of Cloud-Based Technology Solutions and specializes in developing advanced audit technology and innovations.
  13. Lauren Naples is the team leader of the Education Services Team and specializes in accounting and audit-related services for not-for-profits and consumer products companies.
  14. Zachary NewComer has highly specialized experience in SEC-related work, including SOX audits, initial public audits and related filings, as well as uplisting required audits and reviews.
  15. Joshua Pagano is a member of the Financial Services Team, specializing in tax compliance and consulting for a variety of funds, general partners and management companies.
  16. Luca Panarelli is a team co-leader of the Digital Health Services Team and serves as a strategic tax advisor with expertise in tax planning and consulting.
  17. Amanda Romond leads the Foundations Services Team and assists clients with their financial reporting and compliance needs.
  18. Sean Urbany is a tax partner who focuses on high-net-worth families and their unique tax planning needs.
  19. Lara Waldner is a team leader of the Theatre and Entertainment Services Team specializing in financial reporting and compliance for commercial productions and not-for-profits in the theatre and entertainment industry.
  20. Laura Whitman is the co-team leader for the Staffing and Consulting Services Team and specializes in providing outsourced accounting services in the professional services industry.

Congratulations to all new partners! Read more about leadership changes at Withum.

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