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As the former managing partner and chairman of the executive committee of the Goldstein Golub Kessler organization from 1981 up until December 2006, Gerry Golub led the firm through a period of impressive growth and expansion. In addition to creating an atmosphere that generates significant internal growth, he broadened the firm's capabilities by merging and attracting talented individuals from firms specializing in international tax and accounting matters, financial services, healthcare consulting, real estate and technology. In July 1998, he led the firm through the merger with American Express Tax and Business Services. His dedication to client service and professional excellence sets the standards for the firm. Starting at an incredibly early hour, no day is too long or too full for Mr. Golub to respond promptly to clients as well as to partners and staff. Born in Brooklyn, graduated from Stuyvesant High School and Brooklyn College, Mr. Golub did his graduate work at Bernard Baruch College. From 1961-1967, he was associated with David W. Katz & Co. In 1968, he formed his own firm under the name of Gerald L. Golub & Company. In 1971, he merged into Goldstein Golub Kessler & Company. He serves as a member of the Board of Directors Executive Committee of Nexia International, an international network of affiliated accounting and consulting firms located in 79 countries throughout the world. With members whose gross volume measures over $1.5 billion, Mr. Golub's international relationships stretch around the world to assist clients wherever the need may arise. Serving a broad base of clients across most industry lines, Mr. Golub has been instrumental in the purchase and sale of businesses. He has assisted with lease negotiations, mergers, real estate purchases and sales, as well as obtaining bank, venture capital and other private and public financing for clients. He has served as Vice President, Treasurer, member of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, and the Finance Committee of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants ("NYSSCPA").
In 2002 he was honored by the Anti-Defamation League with their Americanism Award. In 1995, he was awarded the American ORT Professional Achievement Award. In 1993, he was appointed as the General Chairman, Anti-Defamation League - Accountants, Factors and Finance Division, a continuing position. In 1982, he was honored by the American Jewish Congress for his outstanding professional achievements. In 1988, he was the recipient of the Brandeis University Distinguished Community Service Award. In 1989, he received the Distinguished Professional Award from the Metropolitan Jewish Geriatric Center. He is a frequent lecturer at New York colleges and universities.
Professional Affiliations
Former Vice President and Treasurer of the NYSSCPA. Former member of the Executive Committee and member of the Board of Directors of the NYSSCPA.
Member or chairman of various other committees and leader of a variety of task forces at the NYSSCPA.
Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Major Firms Managing Partners Group.
Member of the American Institute, New York and New Jersey Societies of Certified Public Accountants. Member of the NYS Society of CPAs Managing Partner Committee and Professional Liability Insurance Committee.
Listed in the 100 Most Influential People in Accounting �" continuously from 1994 through 2000 and 2003.
Member of the Board of Directors Executive Committee of Nexia International, a worldwide network of accounting, tax and consulting firms.
General Chairman, Anti-Defamation League - Accountants, Factors and Finance Division.
Co-Chairman of the Stuyvesant High School Wall of Fame Project and Member of the National Leadership Council of the Campaign for Stuyvesant.
Member of the Lincoln Center Business Council, the Board of Directors of the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, Member of Business Advisory Council of Baruch College School of Business, Accountants Club of America and the CEO Club. At-Large Board Member CAMICO Insurance Co. Member of the Yeshivah of Flatbush Alumni Assoc. Executive Committee.
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