Wipfli Expands Leadership Team with New Partner Promotions in 2026

Wipfli Promotes Twelve New Partners

Wipfli, a nationally recognized advisory and accounting firm, has recently announced an important milestone in its leadership expansion by promoting twelve of its professionals to partner status. This strategic move underscores Wipfli's commitment to fostering growth while enhancing its advisory, tax, and assurance services capabilities across multiple industries and geographical regions.

The twelve newly promoted partners bring a wealth of experience and expertise that will be pivotal in driving Wipfli’s mission of providing exceptional support to its clients. Among them are Chad Braun-Duin, specializing in intellectual property products in the Mid-Atlantic region, and Jennifer Clark, who focuses on tax services for the manufacturing, retail, and distribution sectors in the Rockies. Other notable promotions include Jackie Cooper, who leads in risk advisory services within the technology sector in the Mid-Atlantic, and Barb Gonnering, who also specializes in tax services catering to manufacturing, retail, and distribution in the Upper Great Lakes region.

The firm conducted a thoughtful selection process to ensure that each new partner not only embodies the spirit and values of Wipfli but also showcases a demonstrated ability to care for clients and their communities. This is imperative as businesses increasingly rely on trusted advisors to navigate complex challenges and achieve long-term success.

Among the newly appointed partners are Danielle Martin in Northeast, focusing on audit and accounting for nonprofits and government; Anastassia Maxwell specializing in private client tax services in the Great Plains; and Tim O'Neill dedicated to tax services for manufacturing in the Great Plains. These promotions highlight Wipfli's strategic focus on cultivating leaders who are agile in addressing client needs and are driven to support sustainable development in their respective regions.

Kurt Gresens, Wipfli’s managing partner, emphasized the firm's commitment to client service, stating, "These leaders have consistently demonstrated a commitment to our clients, our people, and our firm's future. Their expertise, leadership, and dedication continue to strengthen the impact we make for the organizations and communities we serve." This proclamation reflects Wipfli's recognition of the essential role that leadership plays in the firm’s ongoing efforts to innovate and enhance its service offerings.

Wipfli has nearly a century of experience in understanding the unique challenges faced by middle-market organizations. By marrying national capabilities with local relationships, it aims to provide tailored advisory, tax, outsourcing, and technology services that align with clients' specific ambitions and requirements. With more than 3,000 associates, Wipfli is well-positioned to meet the dynamic needs of the marketplace and deliver exceptional value to its clientele.

As the firm embarks on this exciting chapter with its newly designated partners, clients and stakeholders can expect an unwavering commitment to excellence and a steadfast focus on their success. Through these promotions, Wipfli not only enhances its leadership roster but also assures its clients that they are supported by some of the industry's most talented and dedicated professionals.

For more information on Wipfli and its services, or to connect with one of the new partners, please visit wipfli.com.