MACPA Board Leadership
The MACPA Board of Directors is made up of industry experts who steer association initiatives and membership services.
Our Board is actively engaged in our association and in determining exactly how we serve members and steward their membership payments as resources. We have a new Board Chairperson every year and board members serve two year terms. Thank you, Board members, for your service!
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Chair
Prime Therapeutics
AVP and Assistant Controller
Chair
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield | Director of Accounting
Notable: An MACPA member since 2010. Has more than a decade of accounting and audit experience in various industries, currently focusing on health care. Has extensive knowledge of health care finance, internal audit, and compliance. Started his career in public accounting with large firms, focusing on international, public, and non-profit clients. Transitioned into industry at CareFirst. An active MACPA and AICPA volunteer, including involvement with the MACPA’s mentor program and Scholarship Committee as well as the AICPA’s Council and Health Care Expert Panel.
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Vice Chair
Montgomery County, Maryland, Office of the County Executive Internal Audit Manager
Vice Chair
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission
Assistant Inspector General for Audit, Office of the Inspector General
Notable: A well-credentialed executive with more than 20 years of experience leading internal audit establishments in the financial services and public utility industries. Earned her master’s degree from Notre Dame of Maryland University and a bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University. A member of several professional organizations. In addition to her exemplary career and professional achievements, she holds several board and committee positions. Currently serves as a member of the AICPA’s Auditing Standards Board, vice chairman for the City of Laurel Ethics Commission, vice president of the Central Maryland Chapter of ISACA, and board member of the Association of Inspectors General. A volunteer course manager and instructor for the Association of Inspectors General Institute and Mentor for the MACPA’s Mentor Program. Winner of the 2021 AICPA Outstanding CPA in Local Government Impact Award.
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Secretary / Treasurer
Savvy Financial Solutions
Owner
Secretary / Treasurer
Savvy Financial Solutions | Owner
Notable: An MACPA member since 2007. An outsourced accountant and owner of Savvy Financial Solutions. Has been in business for 11 years and has 20 years of experience. Earned a master's degree in accountancy from George Washington University and an MBA from Frostburg University. Loves working with non-profit clients to make their lives easier so they can focus on their work while she focuses on the numbers. When not working, she loves hanging out with family and binging her favorite shows.
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Immediate Past Chair
KPMG LLP, Baltimore
Managing Partner / Audit Partner
Immediate Past Chair
KPMG LLP, Baltimore | Managing partner / audit partner
Notable: An MACPA member since 1991. Has more than 25 years experience in providing assurance services to clients in the financial services industry and specializes in serving clients in banking, investment services, insurance, and real estate. Partner-in-charge of the Baltimore chapter of KPMG’s Network of Women, where she established the chapter in 2004. A member of KPMG’s Women’s Advisory Board, which helps oversee the advancement of women. Chair of the Loyola Accounting Advisory Board. A member of the Greater Baltimore Committee Board of Directors, the Downtown Partnership Board of Directors, the Center Club Board of Governors, the My Sister’s Place Leadership Council, the Maryland Zoo, the Girl Scouts of Central Maryland, the New America (Better Life Lab), and the St. Ursula School Finance Committee. A “Maryland Top 100 Women” winner in 2012, 2015 and 2018.
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Gregory & Appel
Senior Consultant
Gregory & Appel
Senior Consultant
Notable: Joined the MACPA’s Board of Directors this year as a public (non-CPA) member. Involved with the MACPA for 15 years as a content provider and thought leader, Ahlrichs is a human capital expert in the people side of finance and accounting and holds the highest certifications of the human capital field. A contributor to the AICPA and the Business Learning Institute’s catalog of continuing education and a contributing author to the Journal of Accountancy. Has direct experience with the strategies accounting and finance professionals need to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of fewer than 800 speaking professionals who are qualified as a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) by the National Speakers Association. Routinely presents to business and industry audiences on challenging subjects.
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GRF CPAs & Advisors
President and Managing Partner
GRF CPAs & Advisors
President and Managing Partner
Notable: An MACPA member since 1995. Has more than 25 years of experience in public accounting, specifically in auditing and advisory. As president and managing partner of GRF CPAs & Advisors, she is responsible for leading the firm, focusing on strategies that elevate GRF as a premier provider of accounting, assurance, tax and advisory services to non-profit organizations, small businesses and individuals. She also spearheads initiatives that focus on recruiting and mentoring young CPAs as well as programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, not just for GRF but for the profession as a whole. A board member and immediate past chair of CPAmerica and incoming chair of the AICPA G400 Practice Advisory Group. Graduated from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at University of Maryland and is a member of the Smith School AIA Advisory Council.
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CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Operations Director
20-20 Services, LLC
Director of Executive Programs
Notable: A seasoned professional with more than 30 years of experience in and around the public accounting profession, both in practice and as a consultant. Prior to rejoining 20-20 Services as director of executive programs, he was the managing partner of the Washington, D.C., offices of Citrin Cooperman. Has held various roles including founder / president at 20-20 Services, president and COO of AuditWatch, and senior manager at Ernst & Young. A graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park. Has a certification in leadership coaching from Georgetown University. A member of the AICPA and the Maryland Association of CPAs. Recognized in 2004 by Accounting Today as one of its “Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting.” A member of the International Coaching Federation.
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Arnold Packaging
Chief Financial Officer
Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Baltimore
Notable: An MACPA member since 2017. Has more than 30 years of public and private accounting experience, as well as more than 10 years as a consultant providing strategic advisory services for privately held middle-market companies within the manufacturing, distribution, and professional services sectors. Currently serves on the MACPA’s Business and Industry Committee and has moderated and presented at past conferences. Also currently serves on the CFO Leadership Council Advisory Board (Baltimore chapter) and The Associated’s Caring and Community Relations Managing Council. Serves on the JCC of Greater Baltimore’s Finance Committee and is a past board member.
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SB & Company, LLC
Chief Operating Officer
SB & Company, LLC | Chief Operating Officer
Notable: A founding partner at SB & Company, LLC. Has more than 30 years of experience in public accounting and has performed audits for not-for-profit entities, education sector clients, including public and private colleges, state and local government clients, and for-profit entities throughout the country. Monique received her Bachelor of Science in accounting from Hampton University in 1992, and is a former senior manager with Arthur Andersen, LLP’s Baltimore practice. Monique is SB & Company’s partner in charge of the firm’s Single Audit Practice as well as audit quality and implementation of new auditing standards. She serves as a frequent speaker on various auditing and reporting topics. Serves on the AICPA’s Government Auditing Quality Center Executive Committee and has served in the past on the Auditing Standards Board of the AICPA.
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McCormick & Co., Inc.
Vice President and Controller
McCormick & Co., Inc.
Vice President and Comptroller
Notable: An MACPA member since 2016. Joined McCormick in April 2017. Is responsible for the controllership, financial reporting, and internal control activities for McCormick. Interacts with the global finance team on matters such as business initiatives, acquisitions, internal controls, and the interpretation of existing accounting standards. Greg joined McCormick. Previously served as vice president and chief accounting officer for Algeco Scotsman, a global provider of modular space, secure portable storage solutions and remote workforce accommodations. Also served as vice president and assistant chief accounting Officer for Stanley Black & Decker after starting his career at Ernst & Young. Earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from The Pennsylvania State University.
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CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Managing Principal, Maryland Office
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP | Managing Principal, Maryland office
Notable: Has more than 20 years of experience in the industry. Currently serves as the managing principal of CLA’s Maryland office and the Mid-Atlantic leader of CLA’s employee benefit plan practice. In these roles, she has the ability to create opportunities for others through client service, support the Maryland community, and develop CLA family members. She is part of CLA’s leadership team and is involved in the development and launch of CLA’s future forward strategy, which includes the workforce of the future, solutions driving innovation, and capturing market potential. She is excited about her role as a board member as she is passionate about growing the accounting profession, removing barriers to recruit talent, and changing the stereotypes associated with the profession. Obtained her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Stevenson University.
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CREW Network / CREW Network Foundation / CREW Network Canada
Chief Financial Officer
CREW Network / CREW Network Foundation / CREW Network Canada | Chief Financial Officer
Notable: An MACPA member since 2019. Brings 15 years of expertise in transforming financial operations, driving growth, and optimizing business performance. As CFO of CREW Network, CREW Network Foundation and CREW Network Canada, she supports an international network of women in commercial real estate. Previously served as CFO at Achieving the Dream Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the community college network. Also served as director of finance at the Society for Human Resource Management and controller for two technology companies. Prior to becoming an accountant, she spent 10 years managing refugee programs in the U.S. and abroad in which she leveraged government and non-governmental resources to support refugees in camps with education and food assistance and assist in their resettlement in the U.S. A member of the AICPA’s CFO Planning Committee and co-chair of the Advisory Board for the Baltimore chapter of the CFO Leadership Council, Janice is also a competitive Ironman triathlete.
Our Legacy
Previous MACPA leaders who have served our association and profession with pride.
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