Blau, Conroy, and Muehl Named New Principals at SVA

SVA is pleased to announce that Kelly Blau, Evan Conroy, and Rebecca Muehl have been promoted to Principal. The SVA Board of Directors announced these new promotions effective July 1, 2024.

“These promotions reflect the commitment of Kelly, Evan, and Rebecca to Serve People Better and their hard work and dedication to SVA and our clients,” says Matt Vanderloo, SVA’s CEO and Principal. “We are pleased to have these talented professionals as part of our management team at SVA.”

Kelly co-leads the Manufacturing Industry Group in the CPA firm and has been with SVA for 24 years. She specializes in financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations for manufacturing, construction, professional services, and other for-profit entities. She also advises clients on strengthening internal controls and improving accounting procedures to enhance operational efficiency.

Jacob helps clients unlock the value of their data through customized automation and visualization solutions. With a background in biological research, he brings a strategic, research-driven approach to analytics, particularly in life sciences and healthcare. Jacob specializes in communicating complex data clearly and building systems that streamline reporting and improve decision-making across a range of industries.

Rebecca is a part of SVA’s Assurance Service Line and Real Estate Industry Group. She started her career in public accounting as an intern at SVA 19 years ago. Rebecca specializes in assurance services for closely held businesses, with a focus on the construction, professional services, and manufacturing industries. She also oversees audits of employee benefit plans and advises clients on internal controls, financial reporting, and evolving accounting standards.

About SVA Certified Public Accountants

Since 1974, SVA has proudly served family-owned and closely-held companies. As we celebrate over 50 years in business, our commitment to remaining an independent CPA firm and investing in our future growth is stronger than ever. Our culture of innovation and agility drives us to fulfill our core mission: Serve People Better.

Our team brings deep expertise in business consulting, tax, accounting, and audit across a wide range of industries. We are dedicated to aligning with each business's strategic vision and supporting the personal financial goals of its owners. This commitment to excellence has earned SVA consistent recognition as one of the nation's Top 200 Accounting Firms and a place on Forbes' list of America’s Best Accounting Firms in 2021 and 2022.