West Palm Beach, Fla.-based INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA) has announced Chelsea Summers has been promoted to executive director, effective Jan. 1. This position encompasses both INSIDE Public Accounting – including the Practice Management Surveys and thought leadership – and The Rosenberg Survey. Summers has provided over 11 years of dedicated service to IPA, significantly supporting the organization’s Practice Management Surveys and playing a crucial role in its strategic growth and industry leadership. Summers assumes this role from former managing director Charles Hylan.
Chelsea Summers
“I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Chelsea since The Growth Partnership acquired IPA on January 1, 2022, and I can confidently say that she is an outstanding leader,” says Hylan. “Her passion for excellence, combined with her deep industry knowledge and strategic vision, ensures that IPA and the Rosenberg Survey are in great hands. I have no doubt she will guide the organization to achieve success and continue to deliver value to the accounting profession.”
“Chelsea’s appointment as executive director marks an exciting new chapter for INSIDE Public Accounting and The Rosenberg Survey,” said Amanda Garner, president of The Growth Partnership. “Her proven track record and visionary approach make her the ideal leader to guide IPA into the future.”
“I am honored to step into this leadership role and continue serving the accounting profession through the work of INSIDE Public Accounting,” said Summers. “I look forward to building on our legacy of providing impactful resources and helping firms navigate the challenges and opportunities of the current professional landscape.”
