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Gennaro has been with firm since 1987 and is known for his ability to connect with people through his personal interests in networking and relationship building. He has held numerous leadership roles at Schneider Downs and is a recognized mentor to young professionals.
He has widespread experience in all areas of tax and business planning associated with closely held companies particularly in the real estate and construction industries.
Gennaro delivers services to the firm’s clients on a variety of tax and business planning matters that include the coordination and delivery of tax compliance services to closely held businesses and their owners. He also excels in developing, communicating and implementing tax minimization strategies, merger, acquisition, divestiture and overall entity and individual planning. He has also assisted many clients in overall succession planning strategies. Through these activities he has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor on many complex business issues.
For more than 30 years, Gennaro has successfully balanced his tax, financial and people skills to assist clients in achieving their strategic objectives and goals for their businesses and families. He is an active member of numerous professional organizations and serves as a committed servant through his involvement with numerous community and charitable organizations.
B.S. – Business Administration, Duquesne University
Member—Pennsylvania and American Institutes of Certified Public Accountants
Chair—Schneider Downs’ Real Estate Industry Group
Member—Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP), Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) and Master Builders Association (Affiliate Member Chair)
Member—National Association of Industrial & Office Properties (NAIOP)
Member—Young Presidents’ Organization, Gold (YPO)
Chapter Chair: 2017-2018
Education Chair: 2016-2017
Treasurer and Board of Directors—The Education Partnership
Board of Trustees—St. Anthony School Programs Charitable Foundation Board
Club at Nevillewood Finance Committee
Do you have a hobby or personal passion?
Playing golf.
What was your childhood dream?
I wanted to play basketball for the University of Maryland.
People would be surprised to know that I…….
…own an awful lot of shoes.
What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
Building personal relationships with clients and co-workers.
What was your first job?
Golf course maintenance
Do you have advice for young professionals?
Be passionate about life and never stop working hard
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