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Top 25 Grant Finalists
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Meet the Judges
Judges for the Business Grant CompetitionA panel of well-respected accounting professionals and an Intuit executive from its Accounting Professionals Division reviewed the grant submissions to determine the finalists. The 10 winners will be announced later in June. 
Astrid M. Arola, Owner of Kelly's Tax Service
Astrid, certified public accountant and member of the National Society of Accountants (NSA), has owned and operated Kelly's Tax Service for 13 years. Working with individuals and businesses to meet their tax and accounting needs, Astrid's strong desire to help people goes beyond her practice. She assists various professional and charitable organizations and serves on the boards for Lakewood Rotary and Washington Association of Accountancy. She also is on the NSA Education Committee.
Sally A. Fahey, Owner of Fahey Associates Tax Services
Sally, enrolled agent and member of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP) since 1992, has been in the tax business 29 years. For the past 19 years, she has owned and operated Fahey Associates Tax Services located in Endicott, NY, serving individuals and businesses. She was the 2001 NATP Chapter Person of the Year and is serving her sixth year as a NATP National Board Director.
Dave Levine, Owner of D.M.L. Consulting
Dave, enrolled agent and National Association of Enrolled Agent (NAEA) member since 1991, recently opened a tax practice, D.M.L. Consulting, in Reno, NV. A former Revenue Officer with the Internal Revenue Service, Dave now represents individuals and businesses before the IRS as well as all state taxation boards in many states. He is the only Master Graduate Fellow, a distinction received through the NAEA's National Tax Practice Institute™, in Nevada and one of six in the United States.
L. Gary Boomer, Owner of Boomer Consulting, Inc.
Gary, certified public accountant and CEO of Boomer Consulting, Inc., is recognized in the accounting profession as a leading authority on technology and firm management. For the past 11 years, he has been named by Accounting Today as one of the 100 most influential people in accounting. He consults and speaks around the globe on management and technology related topics, including strategic and technology planning, compensation and developing a training/learning culture.
Randolph P. Johnston, Executive Vice President, K2 Enterprises
Randy, certified public accountant and executive vice president of K2 Enterprises, is a nationally recognized educator, consultant and writer with over 30 years experience in strategic technology planning, systems and network integration, accounting software selection, business development and management, disaster recovery and contingency planning, and process engineering. Randy has a monthly column in CPA Technology Advisor and is frequently quoted in technology, computer and accounting publications.
Steve Blundell, Senior Manager Vendor/Partner Relations, Intuit Inc.
Steve, certified public accountant and senior manager vendor/partner relations for Intuit Inc., is customer advocate for accounting professionals. Steve has held a variety of roles during his 20-year career at Intuit, including the role of vice president of the ProSeries Tax Group. Steve co-authored the Accountant's Trial Balance software for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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