Career Development Conference (E1511940)

Karl Ahlrichs is a national speaker, facilitator, and author, presenting on AI Implementation and people issues, and is often quoted in the local and national media. Karl brings broad experience in Technology, Human Resources and Operations, giving organizations strategies and tactical answers to complex issues.

Karl served on the senior staff of Gregory & Appel, an Indianapolis-based risk management firm, after serving as a founding partner of ExactHire. His clients have included Roche Diagnostics, Boeing, Apple Computer, and Frito Lay. He led the creating of the video training department at the headquarters of AB Dick Co., and has enjoyed a career in marketing, training, and human resources.

Karl was named the SHRM Human Resource Professional of the Year for the State of Indiana. He has presented at the Annual SHRM Conference for more than 20 years. He holds the SHRM-SCP and Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certifications, is a Virtual Master Presenter (VMP) from eSpeakers and is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) from the National Speakers Association.

Frank is an emeritus partner of Withum with over 35 years of accounting and auditing experience. He is licensed in New York and New Jersey, and has significant experience working with SEC registrants and small and large private entities in various industries, including working with hedge funds, private equity funds and finance companies. Frank is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and was a former member of the AICPA Peer Review Board, which is the senior technical committee that established and conducted a program for AICPA member firms engaged in the practice of accounting and auditing. He was a past president of the NJCPA, and was a former Treasurer, chair of the NJCA Peer Review Executive Committee, and chair of the NJCPA Accounting & Auditing Standards Interest Group. Frank is a frequent lecturer on accounting and auditing and is a co-author of three accounting books.

Christopher Chudyk, CPA, CITP, partner, Traphagen Financial Group, Oradell, joined the NJCPA in 2004. He previously served as vice president, treasurer, secretary and director of the Bergen Chapter and is also a past chair of the NJCPA Technology Interest Group. Chudyk is a member of the AICPA and was recently appointed to the AICPA's Information Management Technology Assurance (IMTA) committee. He was recognized and selected as one of NJBIZ’s 2014 40 Under 40 Award Winners for his commitment to business growth, professional excellence and community service within New Jersey. Chudyk earned his BA at the Ramapo College of New Jersey. He enjoys working out (P90X and Insanity), playing softball and coaching. He and his wife, Dawn, have three children.

Karl Halteman is Director, Treasury & Risk Management for WIL Research Company, Inc. WIL is a privately held global Contract Research Organization that provides product safety toxicological research, bioanalytical, and formulation services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, agrochemical, and food products industries as well as manufacturing support for clinical trials. In his role, he oversees global cash & working capital management, debt compliance, insurance, supply chain management and internal controls for the company. Previously, he held external and internal audit positions at Deloitte, Cendant Corporation and Avis Budget Group.

Mr. Halteman earned a bachelor of science in Accounting and Management Information Systems from Syracuse University and an executive MBA in Finance and Leadership from the Stern School of Business at New York University.

Mr. Halteman is an active member in the New Jersey Society of CPAs. He received the Distinguished Service Award from the organization for his work as chairperson of the Student Programs & Scholarships Committee and as a trustee of the Society’s scholarship fund. He also served on the Board of Trustees of the Society and is currently a member of the Strategic Planning Committee.

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Sarah Krom, CPA, MST is Managing Partner at SKC & Co. CPAs and is well-respected by her clients and business associates for bringing tremendous value to those relationships for over ten years. Sarah works closely with clients to establish realistic financial goals and helps create reporting systems to ensure that they are on track to achieve those goals. By immersing herself in the daily operations of the business, she is able to consult on operational efficiencies, cost-saving tactics, and real-time financial reporting. Sarah is a past President of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is a trustee on the board of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and also serves on its strategic planning committee.

Mark J. Philips graduated from The College of New Jersey with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. Mr. Philips began his professional career with the New Jersey Division of Taxation where he was employed for nearly six years. Mr. Philips, while at the Division of Taxation, served as a Forensic Auditor with the Division’s Office of Criminal Investigation, and then transitioned to the Division’s Conference and Appeals Branch where he served as a Conferee. During this time, Mr. Philips also taught accounting as an Adjunct Professor at Burlington County College. Mr. Philips is a CPA with a Master of Accountancy in Taxation from Rutgers University. Mr. Philips joined KPMG LLP’s State and Local Tax Practice in September 2008 where he currently serves as a Manager, primarily supporting KPMG’s State Tax Resource Network concentrating on New Jersey tax matters, but also managing multistate projects including, but not limited to, nexus studies, VDAs, audit defense, federal RAR adjustments and annual compliance. As a member of NJSCPA, Mr. Philips plays an active role in NJSCPA’s State Taxation Committee and Director’s Subcommittee.