Gonzaga continuously improves the curriculum based on feedback from the Accounting Advisory Board, which is comprised of representatives from accounting firms across the United States. Their input ensures students develop the skills and competencies that hiring firms seek.
Learn more about the members of our Accounting Advisory Board by clicking on their names below.
Mary Actor
Principal
Berntson Porter & Company, PLLC
Mary is a principal at Berntson Porter & Company, PLLC and is the Director of Assurance Services. In addition, Mary oversees and manages quality control, professional training and internal systems within the firm. Mary is also a key operations point person within the firm and has led the implantation of several strategic, firm wide initiatives. These initiatives include GoFileRoom and Prosystem fx Engagement software conversions.
Jeff Corbett
Seattle Office Tax Managing Partner
Deloitte Tax LLP
Jeff became the Office Tax Managing Partner for Seattle in 2013. In his role, Jeff oversees the Seattle operations, talent, and marketplace activities for the Deloitte tax practice. In addition, Jeff oversees the operations and talent activities for the Portland and Boise tax practices.
Tammy Erickson
Partner
Moss Adams LLP
Tammy has been in public accounting since 1993 and is a leader in Moss Adams' government, higher education, not-for-profit, and health care practices. She specializes in providing accounting, auditing, and consulting services to higher education, quasi-governmental, health care, and other not-for-profit organizations. She coordinates and supervises audits, provides consultation related to internal controls, and provides continuing education classes internally as well as externally to various organizations.
David Green
Managing Member
David Green CPA PLLC
David has over 33 years of experience in public accounting serving individuals on tax matters including estate and gift tax planning, retirement planning, charitable giving strategies, income tax minimization, stock option planning and taxation of fiduciaries.
Stacy Harrington
Director – Corporate Revenue Assurance
Microsoft
Stacy thrives in dichotomy as an Accounting Major and a Theatre Minor. She is truly a strategic leader with a passion for people and a proven ability to proactively identify risk and resource needs to create an agile and high performing revenue recognition function. Stacy is energized by digging into the details to solve tough challenges for senior leaders. With her dynamic and energetic personality, she’s proven her ability to attract and develop key talent.
Rob Keasal
Tax Partner
Peterson Sullivan LLP
Rob’s main focuses include real estate, professional partnerships and LLC's, along with their uses in estate planning. Rob also has extensive experience regarding inbound international tax issues.
Meredith Mahoney
Partner –State and Local Tax
PwC
Meredith advises clients on various multistate tax matters including: reorganizing/restructuring, income tax provisions, revenue sourcing, due diligence/acquisition planning, controversies and compliance matters. Meredith consults with companies representing a wide variety of industries including technology, retail and manufacturing. Her primary area of concentration is state income and franchise taxes, but also assists clients with issues involving sales, use and business activity taxes.
Liesl Nebel
Financial Controller
Schoolhouse Elective & Supply Co.
Chris Richard
Director of Accounting Policy
Amazon
Chris is a top-performing accounting and finance professional with progressive career growth, over 16 years of experience with Big Four public accounting firms, and 2 years of experience working internationally. Chris consistently proves to be successful in fast-paced environments and is recognized for his excellent technical, supervisory, project management, and client service skills.
Kevin Sell
Owner
HMA CPA, PS
Kevin is a tax specialist with over 30 years of experience working with businesses and high net worth individuals to minimize income and estate taxes. He is active in the community, serving on several not-for-profit boards, and is the past President of the Spokane Estate Planning Council.
Thomas Sulewski
Shareholder
Clark Nuber
Thomas is the Shareholder in charge of the Audit and Accounting Department at Clark Nuber. He specializes in privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Thomas’ services include: audits, reviews, and business consulting projects.
Brooke Sullivan
Assistant Controller
Seattle Mariners
Leonard Sweet
Partner
Eide Bailly, LLP
Matthew Hoag
Associate Professor of Accounting
Gonzaga University
Dr. Hoag is an alumnus of Gonzaga University’s accounting program. After graduation, he worked for three years as an audit associate/senior in KPMG’s Seattle office with clients in a range of industries including healthcare, technology, higher education and manufacturing.
Dr. Hoag is excited to be teaching at his alma mater and is passionate about advising and mentoring students to empower their success. He integrates current business events, corporate governance theory, and ethical issues in course lessons and assignments to encourage students to recognize the importance of the big picture. Dr. Hoag is also an avid Gonzaga basketball fan.
Michael Whitmore
