“It is truly an honor to lead this historic institution and to give back to my friends and colleagues across the state,” Duarte said. “The CPA profession is at inflection point, and I am proud to serve our membership at this unique and impactful moment."
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Alongside CEAO Jason Harrell, Henderson will serve as part of the FICPA’s in-house lobby team and will assist in all aspects of promoting and advancing FICPA’s legislative priorities and further strengthening the Institute’s relationships with legislators and their staff.
Harrell will be stationed at the FICPA Governmental Affairs office in Tallahassee and will direct all aspects of the FICPA’s public policy, advocacy, governmental affairs and regulatory efforts.
“I am honored to serve as Chair of this great organization, and I am proud to give back to the profession that has given me so much,” O’Keefe, Managing Partner at O’Keefe, Somerville and Associates, PLLC, said.
The FICPA on Feb. 8 officially opened its new headquarters in Downtown Orlando. The ceremony marked the completion of the FICPA’s multi-year relocation to Orlando from Tallahassee. The 11,000-square-foot office will house more than 30 FICPA staff members.
“The FICPA is proud to play a leading role in the development of our state’s young stars,” FICPA President & CEO Shelly Weir said. “We welcome this year’s invitees, and we can’t wait to follow their careers, as they shape the future of the CPA profession.”
“I am thrilled to have this opportunity to take the Foundation to the next level,” Allen said. “I believe my relationships with educators, students, and young CPAs will help the Foundation execute its new mission and vision.”
“As we embark on this new year, I am enthusiastic about the possibilities the Foundation has with its renewed direction,” said Allison, a partner at Watson Rice in Miami.
“The FICPA has positively impacted every stage of my career, and I appreciate my fellow volunteers for entrusting me with this role,” said Julian Dozier, a shareholder at Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs.
In this newly created role, Summerlin will lead a high-caliber team to create and implement strategies aimed at enhancing member value through a focus on sustainable growth.