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RSM Introduces 2026 Class of Partners and Principals Advancing Growth, Innovation and Impact

January 05, 2026

Kimberly Bartok, Enterprise Public Relations Leader, kim.bartok@rsmus.com, 212.372.1239
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RSM Introduces 2026 Class of Partners and Principals Advancing Growth, Innovation and Impact

CHICAGO – (January 5, 2026) – RSM US LLP (“RSM”) – the leading provider of assurance, tax and consulting services for the middle market – is proud to announce its 2026 class of partners and principals. Forty-eight individuals officially joined the partnership on Jan. 1, 2026.

“Congratulations to our newest class of partners and principals,” said Brian Becker, managing partner and CEO with RSM US LLP.  “This group reflects the exceptional talent fueling our momentum – leaders who expand our client impact, strengthen our global platform, and advance our digital capabilities. Their perspectives and experiences will help us scale with purpose and deliver meaningful impact to our clients, colleagues and communities.”

This class’s varied backgrounds, industry specializations and career paths enhance the value they collectively provide RSM clients and position RSM for continued strong performance in 2026 and beyond.

“We are privileged to welcome these talented individuals to the partnership,” said Ty Beasley, chief talent officer with RSM US LLP. “It’s the beginning of an exciting chapter as they grow forward in their career and continue to help shape our culture, creating exceptional experiences for both our teams and our clients.” 

The 2026 class of RSM partners and principals includes:

Adam Catlett
Consulting
Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Chicago, IL

Adam Donahoe
Assurance
Industrials
Peoria, IL

Alexandra Cancio
Consulting
Consumer Products
Miami, FL

Andres Leal
Assurance
Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Atlanta, GA

Andrew Broucek
Consulting
Financial Services
Chicago, IL

Angela Kramer
Assurance
Financial Services
Irvine, CA

Ben Elliott
Tax
Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Charlotte, NC

Brian Kirkendall
Assurance
Health Care
Chicago, IL

Brian Winne
Assurance
Life Sciences
Boston, MA

Brittany Eronson
Tax
Industrials
Milwaukee, WI

Chase Marquardt
Assurance
Industrials
Phoenix, AZ

Cip Mitu
Tax
Private Clients - Individuals
Schaumburg, IL

Cody Roth
Consulting
Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Denver, CO

Crystal Sunbury
Assurance
Construction and Real Estate
Las Vegas, NV

Dane Pfister
Tax
Business and Professional Services
Chicago, IL

Darian Harnish
Tax
Technology, Media and Telecommunications
Washington D.C.

Evan Balaban
Assurance
Nonprofit and Education
McLean, VA

Jacob Hulsey
Consulting
Financial Services
Tampa, FL

Jason Penedo
Assurance
Consumer Products
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Jeremy Wise
Assurance
Financial Services
Boston, MA

Jim Steele
Tax
Private Clients - Individuals
Schaumburg, IL

John De Goey
Assurance
Industrials
Minneapolis, MN

John MacDonald
Consulting
Financial Services
Kansas City, MO

Josh Killian
Tax
Technology, Media and Telecommunications
St. Louis MO

Julia Amstutz
Assurance
Nonprofit and Education
Peoria, IL

Kate Nickerson
Tax
Industrials
Des Moines, IA

Kelly Dement
Firm Services
Dallas, TX

Kevin Foral
Tax
Industrials
Omaha, NE

Kevin Kiss
Assurance
Financial Services
Hartford, CT

Kristina Dressel
Tax
Industrials
Minneapolis, MN

Landon Ross
Tax
Consumer Products
Austin, TX

Lauren Otradovec
Tax
Business and Professional Services
Jacksonville, FL

Mike Cahill
Consulting
Industrials
Chicago, IL

Morris Dweck
Tax
Construction and Real Estate
New York, NY

Nathaniel Couture
Assurance
Business and Professional Services
Boston, MA

Nicholas Waddell
Assurance
Industrials
Columbus, OH

Nick Stankey
Assurance
Financial Services
Chicago, IL

Pauline Poon
Tax
Financial Services
New York, NY

Rob Mainelli
Assurance
Financial Services
Los Angeles, CA

Ryan McGurk
Assurance
Industrials
Hartford, CT

Samantha Bryant
Tax
Industrials
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Steve Kane
Consulting
Health Care
Harrisburg, PA

Taylor Hendrix
Tax
Life Sciences
Birmingham, AL

Thomas Turner
Consulting
Government Services
Chicago, IL

Tim Schmidt
Consulting
Consumer Products
Minneapolis, MN

Tom Silversmith
Tax
Industrials
New York, NY

Valerio Trinchi
Consulting
New York, NY

Varoon Parekh
Consulting
Consumer Products
San Francisco, CA


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