After the workday ends, many of our leaders’ step into meaningful roles beyond the firm, serving as board presidents, treasurers, and financial stewards for organizations that strengthen the communities they call home. Their involvement reflects a belief that leadership extends beyond the workplace and into the community.

A sampling of our Board Presidents, Treasurers, and Finance Chairs

• Geoff Forgie, Senior Manager – Board President and Treasurer, SICSA (Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals) Pet Adoption and Wellness Center
• Betty Collins, Shareholder – President, Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio; Vice President and Secretary, Community Improvement Corporation
• Randy Domigan, Shareholder – Past President, Dayton Rotary Board of Directors; Treasurer, Better Business Bureau of the Miami Valley; Treasurer, Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and EPI Board of Directors
• Sharon Hess, Senior Manager – Treasurer and Finance Committee Chair, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton
• Dylan Romans, Shareholder – Treasurer, A Special Wish Foundation of Southwest Ohio; Finance Committee member, Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce
• Kelly Ross, Manager – Treasurer, The Disability Foundation; Finance Chair, A Kid Again (Southwest Ohio Chapter)
• Kristin Krabacher, Shareholder – Treasurer, NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners) Columbus
• Jennifer North, Shareholder – Treasurer, Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce; Secretary and Treasurer, Centerville Abington Elementary School Building Corporation

For candidates exploring a future at Brady Ware, this is just a glimpse of the environment you can expect. Leaders who invest in people, value integrity and service, and bring the same care to their teams that they bring to the community.

As teams across the firm continue to grow and evolve, these recommended reads reflect the mindset we value at Brady Ware: collaboration, coachability, and confidence in action. Each selection supports the behaviors that help individuals thrive and teams perform at their best, especially during periods of growth.

📘 The 17 Indisputable Laws of Teamwork by John C. Maxwell

Our Columbus tax leaders are currently reading this title as a shared learning experience. This practical guide explores what makes teams successful, from trust and communication to shared accountability. It reinforces how individual contributions, leadership at every level, and strong collaboration drive both team performance and client success.

📘 Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well by Douglas Stone & Sheila Heen

Feedback is a cornerstone of growth in public accounting. This book offers practical tools to receive feedback with clarity and resilience, particularly valuable during busy season and performance conversations. It supports professionals at every stage of their career in turning feedback into meaningful development.

📘 The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins

Confidence isn’t built by having all the answers, it’s built by taking action. This book encourages readers to speak up, ask questions, and step forward even when uncertainty is part of the learning process, using simple, practical tools to move past hesitation, both personally and professionally.