Woody is a shareholder in the Tax Advisory Services Department. He has been practicing in various areas of tax compliance and consulting in public accounting since 2009. He is experienced in working with the management of closely held businesses in implementing tax-planning strategies, as well as providing private equity and capital groups with tax forecast, advisory and compliance-related services. He also assists clients in identifying and applying for a variety of federal, state and local tax incentive programs.
Over his career, Woody has led tax engagements for privately held companies as well as for the sponsors of widely held syndications in industries such as real estate, natural resources and construction.
Member—American and Pennsylvania Institutes of Certified Public Accountants
Member/Chair —PIOGA tax committee
Member—NAIOP Pittsburgh Chapter
Do you have a hobby/personal passion?
Travel
If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your college self?
Put more time into the social side of college versus the academic side.
What is the best or most interesting thing about your career?
Working and interacting with a diverse group of clients and owners.
What was your first job?
Summer farmhand at a local farm.
Do you have a “motto”? (spoken or unspoken)
Improvement is never linear.
When you have an hour of free time, what do you like to do?
A cigar outside – weather permitting!
Do you have advice for young professionals?
Satisfaction with your work has less to do with the work itself, and more to do the people with whom you are working.
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