Accounting Advisory Board

The Accounting Advisory Board serves as a vital bridge between the School of Accountancy and the professional community. Composed of distinguished alumni, industry leaders, and experienced practitioners, the Board provides strategic guidance to ensure that the School’s programs remain relevant, rigorous, and aligned with the evolving needs of the accounting profession.

Role and Contributions

The Accounting Advisory Board supports the School in several key areas:

  • Curriculum Relevance: Advises on curriculum design and emerging topics to ensure alignment with current professional standards and employer expectations 
  • Strategic Guidance: Provides input on program development, growth initiatives, and long-term priorities 
  • Student Success: Supports internships, mentoring, career pathways, and experiential learning opportunities 
  • Professional Engagement: Strengthens partnerships between the School and the accounting community 
  • Resource Development: Assists in identifying opportunities for scholarships, funding, and program support

Members

Robin Bianco, Principal.

  • Principal 
  • Brown Edwards 
Caroline Komet - Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition.

  • Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition 
  • KPMG LLP
Harvey Johnson, Chief Executive Officer.

  • Chief Executive Officer 
  • PBMares, LLP
  • Class of 2006
David Chase, Shareholder.

  • Shareholder
  • Eide and Bailley
  • Class of 2001
Nicole Morgan, CPA.

  • Eide and Bailley
Dawna Ellis, Chief Financial and Operating Officer.

  • Chief Financial & Operating Officer 
  • Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate 
CJ Hill, Senior Tax Manager.

  • Senior Tax Manager 
  • Class of 2014
  • Forvis Mazars 
Don McNeill, Assurance Partner.

  • Assurance Partner
  • Forvis Mazars 
Nikki Kettenacker, Campus Recruiting Manager.

  • Campus Recruiting Manager
  • Forvis Mazars
Elizabeth Owusuwaa, Controllership and Cost Analytics Consultant.

  • Controllership & Cost Analytics Consultant
  • Class of 2018
  • Deloitte
Ed Amoroso, Hampton Roads Market Leader.

  • Hampton Roads Market Leader
  • BDO
Logan Booth, Audit Partner.

  • Audit Partner
  • Cherry Bekaert LLP
Barbara Smith, Partner.

  • Partner 
  • Cherry Bekaert LLP
Virginia Peters, President and CEO.

  • President & CEO 
  • Virginia Society of CPAs
Kevin Stewart, Managing Shareholder.

  • Managing Shareholder 
  • Stewart & Company
Lisa Griffith, Vice President.

  • Vice President
  • Charles W. Snader, P.C
Julie L Sokolowski, Vice President and Principal CPA.

  • Vice President and Principal CPA 
  • Corbin & Company
Virginia Hawks, Senior Vice President.

  • Senior Vice President
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • S. L. Nusbaum Realty Co. 

Robin Bianco, Principal.

  • Principal 
  • Brown Edwards 

Caroline Komet - Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition.

  • Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition 
  • KPMG LLP

Harvey Johnson, Chief Executive Officer.

  • Chief Executive Officer 
  • PBMares, LLP
  • Class of 2006

David Chase, Shareholder.

  • Shareholder
  • Eide and Bailley
  • Class of 2001

Nicole Morgan, CPA.

  • Eide and Bailley

Dawna Ellis, Chief Financial and Operating Officer.

  • Chief Financial & Operating Officer 
  • Harvey Lindsay Commercial Real Estate 

CJ Hill, Senior Tax Manager.

  • Senior Tax Manager 
  • Class of 2014
  • Forvis Mazars 

Don McNeill, Assurance Partner.

  • Assurance Partner
  • Forvis Mazars 

Nikki Kettenacker, Campus Recruiting Manager.

  • Campus Recruiting Manager
  • Forvis Mazars

Elizabeth Owusuwaa, Controllership and Cost Analytics Consultant.

  • Controllership & Cost Analytics Consultant
  • Class of 2018
  • Deloitte

Ed Amoroso, Hampton Roads Market Leader.

  • Hampton Roads Market Leader
  • BDO

Logan Booth, Audit Partner.

  • Audit Partner
  • Cherry Bekaert LLP

Barbara Smith, Partner.

  • Partner 
  • Cherry Bekaert LLP

Virginia Peters, President and CEO.

  • President & CEO 
  • Virginia Society of CPAs

Kevin Stewart, Managing Shareholder.

  • Managing Shareholder 
  • Stewart & Company

Lisa Griffith, Vice President.

  • Vice President
  • Charles W. Snader, P.C

Julie L Sokolowski, Vice President and Principal CPA.

  • Vice President and Principal CPA 
  • Corbin & Company

Virginia Hawks, Senior Vice President.

  • Senior Vice President
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Chief Financial Officer
  • S. L. Nusbaum Realty Co.