Technology & Innovation Advisory Council - Virginia Society of CPAs

Meet the Technology & Innovation Advisory Council

The Technology & Innovation Advisory Council provides strategic guidance to the VSCPA Board of Directors on technology initiatives within the accounting profession. Recognizing the rapid advancement of technology and its impact on CPAs, the Council focuses on programs, resources and knowledge sharing efforts to assist in leveraging emerging technologies in the workplace. By offering insights and expertise, the Council helps drive the VSCPA's commitment to transform the profession by staying at the forefront of innovative technologies.

2026-2027 Technology & Innovation Advisory Council

Neil Stechschulte, CPA
Ernst & Young
Chair

Rose Araghchy, CPA R2 Advisors	Kiera Murphy, CPA KPMG
George Beigel, CPA, CGMA Genworth	Bryan Newlin, CPA Yount, Hyde & Barbour
Bronach Branan, CPA, ACMA, LSSGB PBMares	Byron Patrick, CPA, CITP, CGMA, CCA TB Academy
Lindsay Dean, CPA CRF CPAs & Advisors	Lalita Pemmasani, CPA Forvis Mazars
Elise Elliott, CPA	Kristy Scott, CPA, CISA, CIA Virginia Retirement System
Zlatin "Z" Gamishev, CPA GrantThornton	Sarah Sotelo, CPA Forvis Mazars
Kyle Hall, CPA American Systems Corporation	Jennifer Todd, CPA FutureView CPA Inc.
Brittany Maynard, CPA Hantzmon Wiebel	Nichole Williams, CISA, ACDA, CPO, CSM KPMG

Have ideas for learning, resources or engagement offerings? Interested in getting involved? We would love to hear from you. Email membership@vscpa.com or call us at (800) 733-8272.

You can also contact VSCPA Senior Vice President, Strategy & Innovation, Tina Bates, CAE:

(804) 612-9416
tbates@vscpa.com
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