Brookfield, WI – Vrakas CPAs + Advisors, a public accounting and business advisory firm, is excited to announce the promotion of Nicole M. Gabriel and Kelli M. Keys to the firm’s shareholder group.
Nicole M. Gabriel, CPA
Nicole serves a diverse client base across manufacturing, professional services, and construction industries, with a focus and expertise in working with ESOP-owned companies. She is also part of the leadership team focused on building the firm’s successful and growing employee benefit plan audit department. She joined Vrakas in 2014 after earning her MPA from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and has been a valued part of the Vrakas team ever since.
Kelli M. Keys, CPA
Kelli serves a client base with a focus on the firm’s growing construction and not-for-profit practice areas. She is also a vital part of the leadership team that has spearheaded the firm’s Kenosha office initiatives. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Business Administration, and Marketing from Carthage College and joined Vrakas in 2020, bringing with her 15 years of assurance-focused public accounting experience.
“We are thrilled to welcome two outstanding members of our team to the firm’s Shareholder group, Nicole Gabriel and Kelli Keys,” says Brad Weckwerth, President and Managing Shareholder of Vrakas. “This is a significant milestone for both individuals and a testament to their hard work, dedication, and exceptional contributions to the firm. Both have consistently demonstrated their commitment to our clients, our people, the firm, and the profession. They have been integral to the firm’s continued growth. Congratulations, Nicole and Kelli!”
Vrakas CPAs + Advisors has been providing certified public accounting and business advisory services since 1971. We specialize in working with privately held businesses and their owners across various industries, including construction, dealerships, manufacturing/distribution, professional services, and real estate. We also have extensive experience working with private equity and ESOP-owned companies. For more information about Vrakas CPAs + Advisors, visit vrakascpas.com or contact the Marketing Department at mnaumann@vrakascpas.com.