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Directors

Karl Ahlrichs, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CSP

Employer: Gregory & Appel

Title: 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 COVID19 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

Jackie Cardello, CPA

Employer: GRF CPAs & Advisors

Title: 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 nonprofit 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.

Bo Fitzpatrick, CPA Employer: 20-20 Services, LLC

Title: Director of Executive Program

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.

Robert Goldstein, CPA Employer: Baltimore Scrap Corp.

Title: Division Controller

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.