Mary Jo Werner
Partner
Mary Jo Werner is tax partner in charge of all tax returns, tax consulting, and tax advising for the Wipfli LLP La Crosse office. Mary Jo encourages sound long-range planning coupled with creative business initiatives. Status quo only lasts for a short time. To remain competitive, one must be forward looking.
Mary Jo prides herself in establishing long-term, solid relationships with her clients, working very hard to help them achieve their goals. She is exceptionally qualified, holding Wisconsin licenses in both law and certified public accounting.
Mary Jo evaluates herself as an ambitious, hardworking, and enthusiastic team player. Sought after for her dual legal and accounting expertise, Mary Jo’s clients would strongly agree! Mary Jo's well-rounded background provides her with an informed basis from which to provide business consultation services designed to meet the needs of the client.
Professional Organizations and Activities
Mary Jo is an active member in the American, Wisconsin, and La Crosse Bar Associations, as well as both the American and Wisconsin Institutes of Certified Public Accountants. She serves as a liaison between the AICPA and U.S. Congress. She is also a member of the La Crosse Estate Planning Council. Her civic and charitable memberships include the Kiwanis, UW‑La Crosse Chancellor’s Advisory Committee, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Board, Family and Children’s Center Board of Directors, Gundersen Lutheran Development Committee, UW-L Golden Key Honor Society, La Crosse County Economic Development Committee, and Aquinas Foundation Board.
Mary Jo offers her financial expertise to community organizations functioning as a presenter at seminars and treasurer for Loras College Alumni Association.