Kayla Kania Named Aprio Mid-Atlantic Regional Leader

ATLANTA/ROCKVILLE – Nov. 14, 2024 – Aprio, a top 25 business advisory and accounting firm, announces Kayla Kania, CPA, Lead Government Contracting Assurance Partner, will become the Mid-Atlantic Regional Leader, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Based in Rockville, Md., Kayla will assume responsibility for operations, client service, and growth across the Mid-Atlantic region, succeeding Lexy Kessler, CPA, CGMA, who has successfully led the region since 2023. Lexy will remain a partner and will support the accounting profession as vice chair of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants® (AICPA®).

Kayla is widely admired for her ability to engage and motivate teams and build sustainable growth. In this new role, Kayla will oversee the day-to-day management of the region, strategic growth, and uphold Aprio’s commitment to exceptional client service. She will also continue to manage her robust government contracting practice, helping companies navigate the challenges of doing business with the U.S. government, supporting clients at each stage of their business lifecycle.

“Kayla is a recognized leader in the region, with deep relationships in the Washington, D.C., metro area,” said Richard Kopelman, CEO of Aprio. “We are grateful for Lexy Kessler’s outstanding leadership and the strong foundation she has helped build. With Kayla’s strategic and pragmatic leadership style, our region will continue to thrive and deliver outstanding service to our clients and community.”

Having spent her entire career in the Washington, D.C. region, Kayla was recently named president-elect of the Association for Corporate Growth National Capital Chapter, where she also serves as a board member. She was also honored as one of DCA Live’s NEW Power Women of GovCon in 2024, highlighting her influence in the government contracting space. Additionally, she was named a Greater Washington Area CPA Women to Watch.

“I am honored to lead Aprio’s Mid-Atlantic region and grateful for the opportunity to build on the foundation Lexy and our other partners and leaders established,” said Kayla. “I look forward to working with our talented team to continue Aprio’s legacy of excellence as we prepare our clients for what’s ahead.”

To learn more about Kayla Kania, visit Aprio.com.

About Aprio

Aprio is the brand name under which Aprio, LLP, and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, deliver professional services. Since 1952, clients throughout the U.S. and across more than 50 countries have trusted Aprio for guidance on how to achieve what’s next. As a premier business advisory and accounting firm, Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, delivers advisory, tax, managed and private client services to build value, drive growth, manage risk and protect wealth, and Aprio, LLP, provides audit and attest services. With proven experience and genuine care, Aprio serves individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses, from promising startups to market leaders alike. Aprio has grown to 2,000+ team members providing solutions to clients in industries including Manufacturing and Distribution, Non-Profit and Education, Professional Services, Real Estate, Construction, Restaurant, Franchise & Hospitality, Government Contracting, and Technology and Blockchain. Aprio.com

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