Edward has more than 30 years of public accounting experience. He joined the firm in October 1996 and has been a shareholder since 2005. Edward’s background includes serving a variety of clients in the construction, automobile, mining, manufacturing, transportation, oil and gas, investment and professional service, retail industries and the nonprofit sector. He is a trusted business advisor, providing clients with proactive and timely advice on matters, including accounting, finance, governance and general business guidance.
Edward is a member of the firm’s Private Equity and Automobile Industry Groups and previously was in the Manufacturing and Energy and Natural Resources Industry Groups. These groups are responsible for developing specialized knowledge for these industry segments. He is also a member of the firm’s Accounting Technical Advisory Group and oversees the firm’s independence compliance and monitoring program.
BSBA – Accounting, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Member—American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants
Member—AICPA Joint Trial Board and former member Independence Subcommittee—Behavioral Standards
Former Member—PICPA—Scholarship Fund Trustee, Professionals Ethics Committee and Pittsburgh Chapter Executive Committee
Butler Country Club—Board of Director, Treasurer
Central Catholic High School—Board of Director, Treasurer
Catholic Charities—Diocese of Pittsburgh Board of Directors, Current Honorary Director and former President, Vice President and Treasurer
Rebuilding Together Pittsburgh—Past President, Treasurer and Board Member Emeritus
St. Kilian Parish—Pastoral Finance Council
Leadership Pittsburgh XX
Association for Corporate Growth (ACG)
Do you have a hobby or personal passion?
I love following Pittsburgh’s sports teams.
What was the best advice you’ve ever received?
Try to learn from every experience, whether it’s good or bad.
Who was your role model?
My father
If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your college self?
Take more advantage of opportunities that are presented
People would be surprised to know that I…….
….am a history buff, specifically Revolutionary and Civil War history.
What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
I think it’s fascinating that I learn every day. Often, it’s not about accounting…but rather about the industries of our clients.
What was your first job?
I was a paperboy.
Do you have a “motto?”
Winston Churchill’s line, “Never, never, never give up.”
Do you have advice for young professionals?
Find something you are passionate about and go do it.
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