Brian Blaha, CPA

Growth Partner

Brian Blaha is the growth partner on the firm’s leadership team, responsible for the oversight of growth strategy and its execution across the firm. As growth partner, his goals are to focus and prioritize firm growth, instill enterprise collaboration, expand digital transformation, drive dynamic marketing innovation and align market needs with services and solutions. Before becoming growth partner, Brian was partner in charge of Wipfli’s Westchester office and the Chicago market leader.

Brian’s vast experience and value-driven consultations, has led him to a career path guided by a true passion of understanding and supporting for success of those around him. 

Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant

Professional Memberships and Activities

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
• Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) - Board member
• Allinial Global - Strategic planning committee
• Economic Club of Chicago - Member
• Banking CPAs - Member and past president
• Financial Managers Society (FMS) - Member
• St. Michael School, Wheaton, Illinois - Board president