Seasoned Tax Leader Joins Growing Chicago Office to Support Middle-Market Businesses and Their Owners
CHICAGO, IL – Vrakas CPAs + Advisors is pleased to announce that Mary E. Czaja, CPA, has joined the firm as a Tax Shareholder in its Chicago office, strengthening the firm’s commitment to serving middle-market businesses throughout the Chicagoland area and nationally.
Mary brings nearly two decades of experience advising privately held businesses and their owners on complex tax, accounting, and growth-related matters. Throughout her career, she has worked closely with family-owned businesses, private equity-backed companies, and growing middle-market organizations across a broad range of industries, helping leadership teams navigate tax planning, business transactions, growth initiatives, and evolving compliance requirements.
Mary will lead the continued expansion of the firm’s Chicago tax practice and work alongside the firm’s assurance, accounting, and advisory professionals to deliver integrated solutions to middle-market businesses and their owners.
“Mary is exactly the type of leader we envisioned as we continue building out our Chicago office,” said Andy Kamphuis, Shareholder and Managing Director – Chicago Office of Vrakas CPAs + Advisors.
“Mary is a transformational addition to our Chicago office and another important step in our long-term growth strategy. As consolidation continues across the accounting profession, we believe there is a tremendous opportunity for independent firms to deliver on our promise of personal relationships, continuity, and responsiveness that middle-market businesses value most. Clients should not have to choose between sophisticated capabilities and meaningful relationships. With Mary joining our leadership team, we are further strengthening our ability to provide both.”
“Chicago is a dynamic middle-market business community that we’re proud to be invested in,” said Brad Weckwerth, President and Managing Shareholder of Vrakas CPAs + Advisors.
“We continue to grow intentionally by adding exceptional professionals who share our commitment to client service, technical excellence, and long-term relationships. Mary’s reputation, expertise and passion for helping clients succeed make her an outstanding addition to our shareholder group. Her arrival further strengthens our ability to provide sophisticated tax, assurance and advisory services while maintaining the responsiveness and personal attention that have defined Vrakas for more than 50 years.”
Vrakas CPAs + Advisors has been providing certified public accounting and advisory services since 1971. With offices in Wisconsin and Illinois, we specialize in serving privately held businesses and their owners across industries including construction, manufacturing/distribution, professional services, real estate, and technology. For more information about Vrakas CPAs + Advisors, visit vrakascpas.com or contact the Vrakas marketing team.
