Junior Advisory Board
Who We Are
The Junior Advisory Board is a group of motivated young professionals who are friends and alumni of The University of Akron representing small, mid, and large size public accounting firms and companies.
What We Do
The Junior Advisory Board seeks to bridge the gap between the students and professionals. Members work with the university's accounting students to assist in their professional development.
Our History
Founded in 2008 with seven original members, the Junior Advisory Board has continued to expand each year in membership and impact.
Scholarships
In addition to assisting students with their professional development, we are excited to have the opportunity to provide financial support. A Junior Advisory Board Scholarship has been created with a minimum of $1,000 to be awarded yearly at the Spring Accounting Awards Banquet.
Events
The Junior Advisory Board coordinates two events a year for students. In the fall, we host tailgating event for the home coming football game to provide networking between the students and board. The spring cornhole tournament provides students the opportunity to interact with local professionals in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. In addition to these events, we also assist with mock interviews in the fall and provide mentoring opportunities.
New Members
We are actively recruiting new members to the Junior Advisory Board. Fees are set at $200 per individual and will be pro-rated based on start date. New members can join twice a year in January and June.
Membership on the Junior Advisory Board presents the opportunity for valuable brand awareness for your firm and face-time with students/potential recruiting candidates. Contact an officer for additional information.
2014-2015 Officers
Kristian Doty, CPA, MSA: President
Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co.
kristian.doty@bcgcompany.com
Staci Shapiro, CPA: Vice President
Plante Moran, LLC
staci.shapiro@plantemoran.com
Maureen Aebi, CPA: Treasurer
Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co.
maureen.aebi@bcgcompany.com
Ian MacEwen, CPA, MSA: Secretary
Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co.
ian.macewen@bcgcompany.com
Advisory Board Members
Sarah Byler, CPA
Title: Tax Accountant, William E. Erb CPA & Associates
Dept/Program: George W. Daverio School of Accountancy Junior Advisory Board
Christopher J. Garman, CPA
Title: State & Local Tax Senior Associate, Grant Thornton LLP
Dept/Program: George W. Daverio School of Accountancy Junior Advisory Board
Chad Johnson, CPA
Title: Tax Manager, Deloitte & Touche, LLP
Dept/Program: George W. Daverio School of Accountancy Junior Advisory Board
Heidi Reed
Title: Tax Associate, BCG & Company
Dept/Program: George W. Daverio School of Accountancy Junior Advisory Board
Staci Sens, CPA
Title: Tax Staff, Plante Moran
Dept/Program: George W. Daverio School of Accountancy Junior Advisory Board
Kristian Doty, CPA
Title: Senior Associate, Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co.
Dept/Program: Daverio School of Accountancy Junior Advisory Board
Brandon Hickey, MT
Title: Tax Associate, Grant Thornton LLP
Dept/Program: George W. Daverio School of Accountancy Junior Advisory Board
Ian MacEwen, CPA
Title: Assurance Staff , Plante Moran, LLC
Dept/Program: George W. Daverio School of Accountancy Junior Advisory Board
Zachary Rospert, CPA
Title: Tax Consultant, Deloitte Tax, LLP
Dept/Program: George W. Daverio School of Accountancy Junior Advisory Board
Matthew Turner, CPA, HCCP
Title: Senior Accountant, Novogradac & Company, LLP
Dept/Program: George W. Daverio School of Accountancy Junior Advisory Board