Lexy Kessler is the Mid-Atlantic Regional Leader for Aprio, served on the Aprio Board of Directors, and is the Chair of the firm's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Council. She previously led the firm's Government Contracting segment and has over 35 years of experience in the public accounting industry. She is a trusted advisor to business leaders and change-makers in the Mid-Atlantic region, helping clients balance the challenges and opportunities inherent to operating successfully and mentoring young professionals to create a positive impact in the profession. With her experience in assurance, tax, and consulting, she is able to constantly seek out new ways to reinvent and improve upon the way her team serves clients. Lexy also serves as the Vice Chairman of the AICPA.