On the move: ConvergenceCoaching names new class of leaders

Published June 5, 2026 1:28 PM

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ConvergenceCoaching announced the graduates of its 2025-26 Transformational Leadership Program; Weaver and Wipfli named a number of new partners; RSM marked its 100th anniversary; Eric Allen took the helm at Boulay; and other firm and personnel news from across the profession.

These summaries were drafted using AI and subjected to editorial review.

ALABAMA

Warren Averett, Birmingham, announced a number of promotions: Rachel deCelle, Ashtyn Stinebaugh, Josh Starling, Michael Day, Nicole Noblitt, Emma Belmain, Maddie Kauffman, Dillon Groves and Heidi Dukes were promoted to senior manager; Kevin Webb to principal in the estate & trust division; and Alyson Mitchell to director of software services.

CONNECTICUT

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Joel Levy was appointed to the Governmental Accounting Standards Advisory Council, representing the Investment Company Institute. His term began June 1, 2026, and will run through Dec. 31, 2027.

FLORIDA

Nikki Haley

Neil Jesani Tax Advisors, Fort Lauderdale, announced that Nikki Haley, former governor of South Carolina and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, and Brian Krzanich, CEO of Cerence AI and former CEO of Intel Corp, will lead its strategic board of advisors.

Crete Professionals Alliance, a national platform for independent accounting firms, rebranded as Current. (See our story.)

Alexander Fortner has joined CohnReznick as a partner in the risk advisory practice; he is based in Florida.

ILLINOIS

RSM, Chicago, marked its centennial anniversary, expressed as "RSM¹⁰⁰" or "RSM to the Power of 100." The firm announced a $1 billion commitment to AI and digital capabilities and has established a transatlantic partnership encompassing the U.S., Canada, UK and Ireland with integrated teams in India and El Salvador.

MINNESOTA

Erik Allen

Erik Allen has officially been installed as managing partner of Boulay, Eden Prairie, succeeding Tom Johnson, who retired at the end of May. Allen began his career at Boulay after graduating from Gustavus Adolphus College, and previously led the firm's audit department.

NEBRASKA

The 2025-2026 Convergence Coaching Transformational Leaders

ConvergenceCoaching announced the graduates of its 2025-26 Transformational Leadership Program. Amanda Eyssen, Candace Flater and Domenica Miller, all at Davis Martindale; Arielle Johnson, Joseph Luzzi and Marty McGeehan, all at DiSanto, Priest & Co.; Blake Postelwait, of Post CPA + Advisory; Courtney Watts, of Kruggel Lawton CPAs; Crystal Schultz, of KSM CPAs; Danielle Stovall, of Ketel Thorstenson; Haley Legg, of CCK Strategies; Jamie Gardner, Nick Hardy and Will Park, all at Sweeney Conrad; Jeffrey Whalen, of Rhodes & Associates; John Martin, of Lilling and Co.; John Miles, of Lumsden McCormick CPAs; Meagan Cooke and Michael Avezov, of Czarnowski & Beer; and Whitney Smith, of Weinstein Spira.

NEW JERSEY

Christopher Lovasz

The New Jersey Society of CPAs named Christopher Lovasz, managing director at Deloitte & Touche, as president for the 2026/27 term, effective June 1. Lovasz succeeded John Szczomak. In addition, Katherine Zech of PKF O'Connor Davies will serve as president-elect; Michael Stillitano of Stillitano Consulting as secretary; and JoAnne Geylin of Geylin & Associates as treasurer. In addition, Zachary Cohen, Jerry Conaty, Laura Crowley, Craig Dalinsky, Kerry Duda Wilson, Joseph Hunt, Amy MacFadyen, Gary Mannuzza, Jason Rosenberg, Russell Schwartz, Robert Valas, and Joseph Zapf will serve as trustees.

NEW YORK

The American Institute of CPAs and the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy announced the winners of the Elijah Watt Sells Award. (See our story.)

PENNSYLVANIA

Jennifer Cryder

Jen Cryder, CEO of the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs, Philadelphia, was named among the Philadelphia Titan 100, which recognizes the top 100 Philadelphia-area CEOs and C-level executives who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, vision, and passion. Cryder has served as CEO of the PICPA since 2021.

Kevin McLaughlin, partner and artificial intelligence practice leader at Centri, Philadelphia, was named to the Philadelphia Business Journal's 2026 40 Under 40 list.

TEXAS

Selina McUmber

Weaver, Houston, named a number of new partners: Robert Crotty, Freddy Fernandez, David Lange, Meghan Matthews and Jeff Wada in Dallas; Selina McUmber in Fort Worth; Rob Whearty in Austin; Matt Higginbotham in Woodland Hills, California; Sean Perry in Little Falls, New Jersey; Rawan Sakatan in Pasadena, California; Rich Steen in Philadelphia; and Kaci Howell in the virtual office.

VIRGINIA

Emily Signorelli

Brown Edwards named a number of new partners: Emily Signorelli in Charleston, West Virginia; David Sheaffer in Lynchburg; and Patrick Pittman in Roanoke. Signorelli specializes in working with not-for-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and employee benefit plans. Sheaffer brings extensive experience in assurance and consulting services with a focus on the construction and higher education industries. Pittman is a tax specialist with more than 25 years of professional experience serving clients across financial institutions, healthcare, not-for-profit, manufacturing, and telecommunications sectors.

WISCONSIN

Jennifer Clark

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Wipfli promoted 12 professionals to partner: In tax services, Jennifer Clark, Barb Gonnering, Anastasia Maxwell, Tim O'Neill and Paulina Pyszkowski; in IP product, Chad Braun-Duin; in risk advisory services, Jackie Cooper; in audit & accounting, Danielle Martin, Kayla Schuppel and Julie Toups; in finance and operational solutions, Zak Rozelle; and in CAS, Jonathan Schmitz.

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