| When I started with the firm in the late 1980s,
my first responsibility was helping to overcome the challenges
of implementing a new billing and collection system. Over
time, an entire practice management function-including staff
utilization, realization, time and billing, collections, telecommunications-have
all become my responsibility here. We also provide bookkeeping
services for a number of clients, and I oversee this key part
of the firm's operations. The firm also has a "boutique"
practice providing personal financial management for professional
athletes, so in addition to supervising the administration
of their finances, I have had the opportunity to get to know
quite a few major league players, which has been a lot of
fun.
I appreciate all of our shareholders, but anybody coming
here would be very fortunate to develop the kind of relationships
I've been lucky enough to have with Mike LoVerde and Ed Guttenplan.
Mike is the ever-patient teacher-always willing to teach me
just about anything that interests me about our work-whether
it directly relates to what I need to know-or is just for
"general knowledge." And I don't know if I could
really say enough nice things about Ed Guttenplan. Whether
it's a challenge at home, needed guidance here at work, or
the pursuit of a professional interest, there can't be a more
supportive, empathetic or generally good person to work for.
His door-and if we need it-his arms are open to us -for an
emotional or physical hug, a pat on the back, or for some
practical advice. It goes even further. Some of the staff
have found themselves in tough personal circumstances, and
the firm has provided resources to help them through their
difficulties. And the firm is really into self-development,
so we have an interest-free loan program for people to purchase
fitness equipment or computers for their homes.
But Ed's no pushover. He expects, and he gets, the very best
from each one of us, which gives us a real sense of pride
and accomplishment.
I could never have imagined that where I started all those
years ago would give me this much fulfillment and gratification.
It's because the people here cared enough to help me develop
to my fullest potential, and that's something anyone considering
a position should know. I see the way the firm nurtures, trains,
mentors our new staff to be sure they are growing professionally
and maintaining their quality of life-making good choices
that add something to their lives. Anyone coming here should
be very confident that they are making the best choice by
joining W&G.
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