Baker Tilly names Thomas Walker Central US Managing Partner

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly), announces the appointment of Thomas Walker as managing partner - Central U.S. effective June 1. In this new role, Walker will oversee the firm's operations and growth strategy in the central region of the United States which includes the firm’s geographic markets in Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Texas.

"Tom is a dynamic leader with a strategic mindset and a proven track record of building new ventures and developing high-performing teams," said Jeffrey Ferro, CEO of Baker Tilly US, LLP. "His deep expertise in our industry and his commitment to our values will help drive continued success for our firm in the central region."

As the newly appointed managing partner - Central U.S., Walker will continue his role as Illinois Managing Partner, a position he has held since 2012. He will lead both the central region and the Illinois practice. Additionally, Walker will remain a managing director for Baker Tilly Capital, LLC, the firm's wholly owned private investment banking subsidiary.

"I am honored to lead Baker Tilly's central region," said Walker. "I look forward to working closely with our talented professionals to continue providing the high-quality service and innovative solutions that our clients have come to expect from Baker Tilly."

Walker joined the firm in 2007 after serving as chief administrative officer and general counsel of a federal savings bank. Before joining the federal savings bank, Walker was a partner with a leading midwest law firm where his areas of practice included mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, senior secured and mezzanine financing, private placements of securities and tax planning.

Walker joins Steve Milner, managing partner - Western U.S., and Fred Massanova, managing partner - Eastern U.S., in leading the firm’s geographic markets.

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