Gary Shamis

Gary is the visionary behind Winding River Consulting, bringing decades of transformative leadership to the accounting profession. Widely recognized as one of the industry's most influential leaders, Gary has shaped the future of firms through strategic planning, national leadership, and the authorship of several books. He is an E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year, an Accounting Today’s (inaugural list of) Top Ten Managing Partner Elite honoree, and a consistent presence on the profession’s Most Influential lists. Gary remains a sought-after consultant and advisor to the profession’s most forward-thinking firm leaders. As the architect of WRC’s mission, he continues to mentor firm leaders with a values-first approach and deep belief in aligned leadership.