In one word,
Laura describes BCG&Co. as ...
“Family.”
Expertise.
Laura has worked at BCG&Co. since its inception – 25 years ago, following several years of broad experience as a senior member of an international accounting firm. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business from Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, and a Master of Taxation degree from The University of Akron.
Laura is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP). She demonstrates a strong commitment to superior client service, which is proven by our clients’ reliance on and request for her strong tax planning skills to help them save money.
Specialization.
Most notably, Laura leads the firm’s Construction and Real Estate Development Industry Practice Group with nearly 30 years of experience working with these industries. She has extensive knowledge of the unique tax and financial issues contractors and developers face, and her clients appreciate her down-to-earth business advice. Laura has expert knowledge in the areas of merger and acquisition, succession planning, retirement plans, especially ESOPs, estate planning and multi-state income and sales tax compliance and planning.
Professional Associations.
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA)
- Tax Division of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- ESOP Association
- National Center for Employee Ownership
- Ohio Employee Ownership Center
- Subcontractors Association of Northeast Ohio (SANEO)
- National Association of Women In Construction (NAWIC)
- Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
- Ohio Contractors Association (OCA)
Awards and Leadership.
Published author of “Lean Construction: It’s All About the Process” article in Builder’s Exchange January 2011 issue; and “Top Five Change Factors” article in CFMA’s Building Profits May/June 2010 issue.
Serves on the Executive Committee for the Akron-Canton Chapter of the Ohio Contractors Association, the Estate Planning Professionals Council for The University of Akron and the Advisory Committee for their Master of Taxation program.
Member of Executive Committee and Chairperson of the Akron Area YMCA’s Board of Trustees, Vice Chairperson and Member of Leadership Akron’s Board of Trustees, Member and Secretary/Treasurer of the UA College of Business Administration Advancement Council, Alumni Admissions Representative for Lafayette College.
Past Campaign Division Chair (2004 – 2007) and Campaign Cabinet Committee member of the United Way of Summit County (2008-2010), All American Heart Walk Team Leader for BCG&Co. (2002 – 2009), Our Lady of the Elms Parent Club Board Member and Secretary, (2008 – 2011).
Winner of the 2007 Simonetti Distinguished Alumni Award from The University of Akron College of Business Administration
2008 Northeast Ohio ATHENA finalist
2005 Woman Philanthropist of the Year by The Women’s Initiative Council of the United Way of Summit County
1998 Woman of Distinction for Community Volunteerism by the Girls Scouts of Northeast Ohio
Leadership Akron graduate, class of 1994, and member of the Leadership Akron Alumni Association
Who is Laura outside the office?
Laura resides in Akron with her husband, Robert, and their two children.
She grew up in … Columbus and Mansfield.
Spends her time … with family and friends. She lives next door to her sister!
Roots for … OSU and the University of Akron.
Interests … traveling, reading, genealogy, history.
Articles and Thought Leadership
"Top Five Change Factors for the Remainder of 2010." CFMA May-June 2010.
"Lean Construction: It's All About Process" Builders Exchange Magazine |
