READING, PA (September 13, 2024) — Award-winning CPA advisory firm Herbein + Company, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Herbein Partner James Michalak to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Elected to this pivotal position by the Herbein partnership for a five-year term, Michalak will report directly to Herbein CEO David Stonesifer. Michalak has held progressive leadership roles at Herbein, most recently serving as Chief Information & Digital Officer, a member of the firm's executive committee and as the Greater Pittsburgh Partner-in-Charge.
A seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience at Herbein, Michalak’s deep expertise and people-first approach will be invaluable in aligning firm operations with long-term strategic goals. As COO, he will oversee the firm’s production practice groups, driving efficiency, productivity, and growth across the firm.
“Jim brings tremendous operational, financial, and client experience to this role, and his appointment underscores the depth and breadth of talent within our partnership," said Stonesifer. “Since joining Herbein in 2002, Jim has been instrumental in bringing teams together to create value for clients, and we are excited to see him do this at a firmwide level to help drive our success.”
“I look forward to taking on this new opportunity and contributing to the continued growth of our firm,” said Michalak. “Our team is the foundation of Herbein, and our shared future is exceptionally bright.”