Baker Tilly’s Thomas Bennett to Lead Two California Markets

SAN DIEGO & IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) appoints Thomas Bennett as managing partner for the firm’s Orange County and San Diego markets, effective June 1.

“Thomas’s exceptional blend of technical know-how and business development skills make him the right leader at the right time in Orange County and San Diego,” said Steve Milner, managing partner – Western U.S.

In his new role, Bennett will have responsibility for providing leadership, management and strategic direction for the firm’s San Diego and Orange County markets, including client service delivery, business development, talent recruitment, and retention and profitability. He will continue serving clients, providing audit and assurance services to publicly and privately held middle-market companies serving in the technology, manufacturing and life science industries.

“Having spent my entire career in Southern California, I’m honored to lead our professionals in these markets as we help our clients navigate today’s challenges and prepare for what’s next,” Bennett said.

Bennett succeeds Steve Milner (now leading the firm’s entire western U.S. market) and Michael Green (now leading the firm’s life sciences practice) who formerly served as managing partners of Orange County and San Diego, respectively. In 2020, Bennett joined Baker Tilly when the firm combined with California-based accounting and advisory firm Squar Milner, LLP. Bennett had been with Squar Milner since 2006.

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