NAAAP Recognizes RSM’s John Lee with Chairman’s Award

CHICAGO – (November 2, 2023) – RSM US LLP (“RSM”) – the nation’s leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market – is pleased to announce that John Lee, a partner in business tax services, has been recognized by the National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) with its Chairman’s award.

The NAAAP’s Chairman’s award was created to help recognize and promote the work, and individuals behind that work, who make workplaces more inclusive and who have made an impact on the community. Recipients are those who embody the spirit of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and allyship.

In addition to advising clients and leading RSM’s South Korea practice, Lee is national leader of the firm’s InspirAsian employee network group (ENG), which includes thousands of employees and allies.

“John truly cares about the talent experience of Pan-Asian professionals – so much so that he uses his professional acumen, advocacy, access and skills to advance the presence, professional development and advancement of Pan-Asians at every turn,” said Joe Mazza, assurance growth leader with RSM US LLP. “John leverages his leadership position to hold the firm and others accountable for their commitment to Ascend and the Pan-Asian community. Our people look up to him and our leaders appreciate his serving as a voice of positive change.”

“It is a privilege to be recognized with the NAAAP’s Chairman’s award,” said Lee. “I am passionate about creating a world of equity and inclusion for all, and appreciate RSM supporting that passion by allowing me to serve as our national InspirAsian ENG leader and by engaging in the community in other meaningful ways. It’s great to work for a firm where both my vocation and my avocation are so keenly aligned.”

About NAAAP

NAAAP is the premier leadership organization for Asian and Asian American professionals. As the largest and fastest growing API professionals association, NAAAP provides its members with the tools and resources to further career advancement and to empower Asians and Pacific Islanders to become great leaders as well as valuable employees.

To achieve our goals, NAAAP offers a diverse range of professional development programs on the local and national level, engages its membership in community service and organizes professional networking events. These may range from a series of panels, workshops and seminars, and web-based sessions and networking. For more information, connect with them on LinkedIn.