The Florida Institute of CPAs announced this year’s “26 Under 36” honorees, recognizing FICPA members under the age of 36 that have made notable accomplishments in service to the organization, profession and community.
“We congratulate the honorees on being selected as the best and brightest young members of the FICPA,” said Deborah Curry, FICPA president and CEO, in a statement. “We applaud their accomplishments and truly appreciate their service to the Institute and to the CPA profession.”
Selection criteria included professional experience; both FICPA and non-FICPA accounting-related volunteer activities; and charitable activities.
More information and profiles on the honorees, listed below along with firm/organization and city, are available at
Adrian Alfonso,
K Maclain Benton,
Kristin Bivona,
Amanda Bonifay,
Michael Borkowski II,
Kirsten Burbridge,
Jeannine Busch,
Bethany Carr,
Jason Chorlins,
Julian Dozier,
Ashley Maher Fagan,
Chris Farmand,
Sarah Funk,
Allison Harrell,
Dena Lester,
Jennie Muniz,
Patrick Erin Murphy,
Monica Ospina,
Joshua Rader,
Hema Rupnarain,
Eric Santa Maria,
Brian A. Schlang,
Cheri Swain,
Octavio "Tab" Verdeja,
J. Adam Watson,
David White,