The Maryland Association of CPAs announced that CEO Jackie Brown — a 42-year member of the organization who has served as its president and CEO since February 2021 — has announced her retirement, effective June 30, 2022.
After joining MACPA in 1981, Brown was initially a member of the association’s public relations team before rising to the role of chief operating officer in January 1997. Brown was promoted to CEO in February 2021
Throughout her career, Brown also volunteered her time with initiatives including the AICPA's Financial Literacy Committee, the Future of Learning Task Force, the Women's Initiative Executive Committee and as the Interchange Conference chair.
“I’m so very grateful for the opportunity to work for this extraordinary profession, in various roles, for nearly 42 years,” Brown said in a statement. “So many priceless relationships have made that possible — members I call friends, colleagues from all over the country and, right here in Maryland, the absolutely fantastic MACPA team.”
"Jackie has offered exemplary support for the CPA profession over her 42-year career,” Hood said in a statement. “Her unique ability is her strength at building relationships, which she has used in every position she has held at the association — especially her last two positions as chief operations officer with me and as CEO. That strength was the glue that held together our leadership team, our volunteer leaders, and so many critical external relationships. I am proud to call her a friend, colleague and a mentor, and I thank her for her service and dedication to the MACPA and our profession."
A committee led by former MACPA Board of Directors chair Ken Kelly has already launched a search for Brown’s permanent successor. Interested candidates can read more information about the role
