As BerryDunn enters a new era of leadership with the announcement of new CEO Sarah Belliveau, the firm is also announcing promotions, appointments, and an organizational restructuring effective July 1, 2021. BerryDunn’s nearly 50 years in business have taught the firm that to survive, and thrive, it needs to constantly evolve and innovate. The new organizational structure will increase collaboration, protect and enhance the culture, and position the firm for future growth. The creation of the Chief Culture and Engagement Officer underscores BerryDunn’s deep commitment to its employees.
Leadership Team
Renee Bishop, Chief Operating Officer of Tax, Assurance, and Advisory
Colleen Oakley, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Robert Moore, Chief Administrative Officer
Chad Snow, Chief Operating Officer of Consulting
Chief Culture and Engagement Officer, New position to be filled
Board of Directors
BerryDunn has elected Kathy Parker to a three-year term on the Board, replacing Tim Masse, who is completing his second three-year term—the limit for consecutive terms. Kathy will join Sarah Belliveau and incumbents Charlie Leadbetter, Dave Erb, and Tammy Michaud to comprise the new Board effective July 1, 2021.
Principal Promotions
Continuing on the firm’s long history of creating strong leadership from within, BerryDunn is excited to announce the following six individuals who have been promoted to Principal:
Danielle Ewing
Nicolle Field
Ryan Gough
Brandon Milton
Emily Parker
Kevin Price
Quality Assurance Principal
Todd Desjardins becomes BerryDunn’s Quality Assurance Principal (QAP) effective July 1, 2021. Todd takes over the QAP role from Tracy Harding, who is now Chair of the national Auditing Standards Board (ASB).
John M. Chandler Learning & Development Center announced
The Management Committee voted to name the new training room facility in the Portland headquarters office the John M. Chandler Learning & Development Center, in recognition of Chandler’s 22 years of outstanding leadership as the firm’s Managing Principal/CEO. It was his vision to establish the Learning and Development (L&D) Department, which led to greater focus on L&D in the firm and a firm culture that supports everyone’s professional and personal development.
New Practice Group Leaders
Bill Brown, Government Assurance
Tammy Brunetti, Healthcare Audit
Ed Daranyi, Medicaid
Jim Highland, Health Analytics
Julie Keim, General Audit Staff
Charlie Leadbetter, State Government
Tammy Michaud, Not-for-profit Audit
Rob Smalley, Financial Services Audit
Chad Snow, Local Government
These new Practice Group Leaders will be joining the existing team of:
Barb Appleby, Wealth Management
Clint Davies, Management and IT Consulting
Dave Erb, Tax
Mike Jurnak, Commercial Audit
Kathy Parker, Outsourced Accounting
Seth Webber, Valuation
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