Industry Eminence Program

Intentional focus accelerates understanding and drives insights

An innovative program, grounded in experience

The RSM Industry Eminence Program was launched in May 2018. 

Created and led by RSM US Chief Economist Joe Brusuelas and Deputy Chief Economist Kevin Depew, the program positions senior analysts to understand, forecast and communicate economic, business and technology trends that are shaping the industries RSM serves. As first-choice advisors to the middle market, RSM industry eminents help to instill confidence in a world of change. 

Meet the program’s creators, current classes of senior analysts and graduates below.

Industry Eminence Program leaders

Current RSM Industry Eminence Program senior analysts

Class of 2024

  • James Bull
    Technology, Media and Telecommunications Senior Analyst
  • Mac Carroll
    Real Estate Industry Senior Analyst
  • Nick Chitopoulos
    Technology, Media and Telecommunications Senior Analyst
  • Carla Contreras
    Nonprofit Industry Senior Analyst
  • Rebekuh Eley
    Health Care Senior Analyst
  • Ryan Farlow
    Industrials Senior Analyst
  • Peter Ramer
    Consumer Products Senior Analyst
  • Marissa Schlagenhauf
    Financial Services Senior Analyst
  • Matthew Twomey
    Technology, Media and Telecommunications Senior Analyst

Class of 2023

  • Tony Bilotta
    Business and Professional Services Senior Analyst
  • David Carter
    Industrials Senior Analyst
  • Daniela Cohen
    Partner
  • Robyn Duffy
    Consumer Markets Senior Analyst
  • Andrew Fedele is a director in RSM US LLP’s transaction advisory services practice.
    Andrew Fedele
    Technology, Media and Telecommunications Senior Analyst
  • Thomas Hamill
    Consumer Products Senior Analyst
  • Amanda Laskey
    Life Sciences Senior Analyst
  • Nicole Lechter
    Real Estate Senior Analyst
  • Danny Schmidt
    Health Care Senior Analyst

Class of 2022

  • Kendra Blacksher
    Partner
  • Gene Garcia
    Real Estate Senior Analyst
  • Mitchell Gore
    Industrials Senior Analyst
  • Michael Haas
    Director, Medical Applications Integration
  • Matt Haggerty
    Nonprofit and Education Senior Analyst
  • Irina Im
    Industrials Senior Analyst
  • Angela Kramer
    Financial Services Senior Analyst
  • Justin Krieger
    Justin Krieger
    Director, Technology, Media and Telecommunications Senior Analyst
  • Matt Riccio
    Real Estate Senior Analyst
  • Erin Sims
    Financial Services Senior Analyst
  • Nick Stuart
    Retail and Restaurant Consulting Leader, Director
  • Brian Winne
    Life Sciences Senior Analyst

Industry Eminence Program graduates

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