Meet the team

As a Client Relations Specialist, I consider myself an administrative asset to boost productivity and efficiency.

My day to day work is centered on client support - and our clients are pretty amazing! Patient, understanding, willing to adapt. The thing I love most about my work is the challenge. Everyday I get to further explore a field I once knew nothing about, and experience firsthand the passion and expertise my coworkers have towards their work.

I am very passionate about the performing arts. I love music and being able to learn an instrument - I play 7! I also love to perform in general. Whether I’m in theater portraying someone else, in an orchestra playing a melody, or in a choir singing a harmony, I can put myself into it fully and make it my work of art.

I came back into public accounting to work at GW because I wanted to be part of a team whose vision, culture and execution could take us farther together than I could go by myself.

I do what I do at GW because I believe that the team here is my highest calling. If I take care of the team and keep them future focused, they will transfer that care and foresight onto our clients.

My favorite thing about working with entrepreneurs is the optimism and self-solving attitude they bring to their work. Entrepreneurs can change the world if they set their minds to big enough problems.

I've been married for 18 years and have raised two really smart (and sarcastic) kids. I reap what I’ve sown in that regard! I'm not typically one to stay committed to any one topic for the long term once it loses my interest, but staying faithful with this is the most important thing to me on this earth.

I’m your go-to for payroll processing and payroll tax questions. I’d say that the simplest part of my job is the most enjoyable - I take pride in being responsible for ensuring employees are paid properly.

I’ve always had a weird love of numbers. I went back to school for medical billing and coding and worked at a doctor's office in the hopes of moving up to that position, but it didn't work out. So I applied for a hybrid position of both front desk and payroll support. Within a year I was full-time in the payroll department and loving it. Now I’m proud to provide payroll support to all our GW CPA clients, knowing I can offer a personalized customer service you don’t find in the world of big payroll providers.

I’m an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary (Dept. of MD), both on a local (unit) and state level. Every year I support the ALA Maryland Girls State Program, helping upcoming senior high school girls learn about all facets of our government. On a regular day you’ll mostly find me spending time with my husband and fur babies.

At GW it’s my job to help businesses make critical financial decisions. I joined the firm in 2020 really wanting to help people and find a new challenge in my life.

I love that the company is small, but all of us are very different. It adds flavor, helps provide a wide variety of ideas and keeps us growing as a firm.

I’m about living life to its fullest everyday, I like to be active and love watching sports! I’m a very goal-oriented person. I continue to set small goals and strive to achieve them everyday. It keeps me moving on the path to where I want to be mentally, physically, and financially.

Following in my father’s footsteps, I joined the GW team in 1985. Witnessing how clients trusted his advice and opinions motivated me to continue this legacy within our team.

Although I wear lots of hats as a Partner, meeting with clients remains my favorite part of the job. Most of my clients are more like friends. While we maintain a professional business relationship, we also share personal details about our lives and families. This creates a sense of community where everyone feels connected.

When I’m not working, you’ll mostly find me playing golf or working around the house. My family holds the most special place in my life, and as I grow older, I become more passionate about spending quality time with them and indulging in my favorite hobbies.

I started my career at GW as a part time accountant, through the encouragement of my father (the other John Benish) who also works at the firm. It turned out accounting wasn’t my passion! When a coworker took a step back in operations, I filled in and truly found my place. Administrative behind-the-scenes work is perfect for me, as I love supporting the team I work with.

I’m in my element when someone throws something my way and says 'please figure this out' with little or no information. I love running with it, whether I'm learning something new or drawing from experience.

When I’m not in problem solving mode, I’m in friend mode. Happiness is hanging out with friends, be it virtually on my computer or in person playing tabletop games.

I joined the team in 2014, drawn in by the strong sense of team support that I both recognized and valued. My focus includes assisting small businesses, individual clients, and specializing in Estate & Trust Tax Preparation. Within our workplace, I'm recognized as the go-to person for Estate and Trust Issues.

My role is not just about numbers; it's about fostering strong client relationships. Interacting with our clients is the most rewarding aspect of my job. I am dedicated to ensuring they receive the highest quality service, and I take great pride in being a part of the team that consistently delivers.

Beyond work, I love spending time with my family. I'm passionate about raising my kids to be successful and happy parents. Simplifying life is a priority for me, and I enjoy being outdoors whenever I can.

In my accounting role, I provide bookkeeping and tax returns for a variety of small business clients. I love that my work helps owners run their business more efficiently and I enjoy solving all the little puzzles that come up in accounting.

I joined GW in 2022, looking for a firm that was tech forward and, as a bonus, found a team of really good people.

Outside of work you’ll inevitably find me spending time with my family. I love to crochet and I’m proud to say I’ve made some really cool things! If my out of office is on, I’m probably taking a long road trip, fueled by the required daily dose of coffee and on the lookout for the best breakfast (another passion of mine).

As firm administrator, I can confidently say I am the glue that holds this firm together! I’m kind of the firm therapist too, and love knowing my team will come to me without hesitation when they need someone to talk to or something done.

I joined GW all the way back in 2004. I wanted to work for a company that made a difference in their client’s lives and genuinely cared for their employees. I know it is cliche to say it but we really are a family.

I’m an animal lover and have rescued and found forever homes for many animals. I love the beach and reading books, but the biggest love of my life is my family. My children are adults now, but they’re the heart of everything and my proudest achievement.

I’m the go-to person for problem solving in the GW team. In my job I’m working as a liaison between clients, partners and staff to ensure work is completed accurately and timely.

I love getting the opportunity to talk one on one with our clients and help them unlock understanding in their finances. I get fulfillment from teaching a staff member or client a new skill or concept.

Outside of work you’ll find me spending quality time with friends and family. In a sliding doors alternative of my life, I’d be a filmmaker. My whole family are movie buffs. We even dress up for our annual Oscar Party!

In all contexts in my life I love helping people become the best version of themselves. That’s why I do the job I do - to empower business owners with the tools they need to grow. I help our clients decode their financials and ensure their financial needs are met.

I came to GW because of the partners vision and stayed for the whole team drive to see it through! Everybody here is working hard to achieve the same goals.

I run at least 5 times a week, so in my spare time, you’ll probably find me in sneakers. When I’m resting, I’m reading and spending time with my family or playing video games every once in a while.

As Accounting Manager, the majority of my time is spent overseeing and managing client accounts. I love problem solving with clients and working with them to help their business grow.

I’m also passionate about growth and personal development. This shows up in my personal life in physical challenges - I work on keeping myself healthy and regularly sign up for challenging walks or runs. It also shows up in the work I do at GW. I’m proud to be involved in helping mentor the team with new employee growth and development.

Outside of work, it’s the simple things for me - family, friends and a healthy dose of travel.

I’m on a mission: to make the accounting profession (specifically public accounting) a place where people want to start and end their career.

And I am mission driven! As managing partner, I’m privileged to lead an amazing team and think big picture about the direction and future of GW CPA. I split my time between making GW the best place to work and supporting clients in making their business the best version of itself. I was the first woman Partner at GW and the first female Managing Partner, and I’m proud of the contribution I’ve made to the accounting profession through mentoring and my involvement with various MACPA and AICPA boards.

I truly love what I do and the people I work with. My GW team is part of my family. Of course, when I am not with the GW family, you’ll find me spending quality time with family friends, my amazing husband, and my sweet furry baby – Cooper.

Our clients are dedicated to their businesses. There’s nothing more rewarding than knowing the work I do is a contribution to their success. That work mostly includes preparing client work, tax returns, financial statements, and bookkeeping.

My first major in college was in Forensic Science, and although I ended up taking the accounting path, the love for analyzing and problem solving definitely stuck. I’m the go-to in the team when there’s an accounting problem that needs unraveling and I’m in my element preparing financial statements.

A great day for me would look like relaxing with my family, probably watching sports Formula 1 and football.

Hi, I’m Scott: preparer of tax returns, reviewed financials, and trusted business advisor.

It’s my job to find as many tax deductions as I can for our clients, to save them as much money as possible on their tax returns. I help them understand how they can utilize the current tax laws to organize their lives and businesses to maximize their tax savings.

I do what I do because, first and foremost, I enjoy helping and empowering others. I’ve found I can do that through a career in public accounting, specifically compliance, tax & succession planning, and business advisory. Secondly, I enjoy disrupting conventional processes to make things more efficient and effective.

I spend as much time outdoors as possible when I’m not working, catching sunlight wherever I can.

From the minute I stepped into GW, I knew this place was where I was meant to be. I love the feeling of family that is so prevalent here.

In my role as Client Relations Specialist it’s my job to guide people to the right places with a smile on my face! I love helping people. Especially if they appreciate it. I have clients I remember that remember me and they bring a smile to my face. That’s my goal. To give everyone a wonderful client experience.

I’m very outspoken about mental health advocacy, discussion, and ending the stigma. Telling my own mental health story gives me the chance to connect to people who may need that helping hand.

Honestly, just being helpful to anyone: coworker, friend, client or stranger brings me great joy.