Leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) announces the appointment of Lynette Stolarzyk J.D., LL.M., as the managing partner of tax services. Effective June 1, Stolarzyk succeeds Craig Weaver, who retires after a distinguished 20-year career with the organization.

“Lynette’s appointment reflects our commitment to fostering exceptional talent within our organization,” Baker Tilly CEO Jeff Ferro said. “Her proven leadership and strategic acumen will be instrumental in driving our tax services forward.”

With nine years of experience at Baker Tilly, Stolarzyk has demonstrated remarkable leadership and strategic vision. Most recently, she spearheaded the firm's strategic growth in the Bay Area market, showcasing a profound understanding of client needs and market dynamics. Prior to her role as managing partner of the Bay Area, Stolarzyk served as the firm’s managing partner of specialty tax.

“I am honored to lead Baker Tilly's tax services and am excited about the opportunity to further innovate and serve our clients,” Stolarzyk said. “Together with our talented team, we will continue to deliver enhanced value and drive success.”

In her new role, Stolarzyk will provide leadership, management and strategic direction to drive growth in the firm's tax services. Her experience and insights, along with her contributions to the board of partners and enterprise initiatives, position her to further elevate the firm's tax offerings. She will continue to serve as the Bay Area leader until a successor is identified.

Stolarzyk joined the Baker Tilly partnership in 2015 and has a rich background in providing tax consulting and compliance services for public and private companies. Her dual perspective as an advisor and client over the last two decades uniquely equips her to address client needs and shape opportunities.

About Baker Tilly US, LLP (bakertilly.com)

Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) is a leading advisory CPA firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly is an independent member of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

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