Donna Witherwax, CPA – Partner, Grant Thornton
With more than two decades of experience, most recently as a partner at KPMG in Phoenix, Witherwax, CPA, joined Grant Thornton in 2012 as a tax partner and the overall tax practice leader for the firm. She is responsible for implementing the strategic direction of the practice, strengthening existing client relationships, identifying new opportunities and managing day-to-day oversight of the growing Phoenix office.
Surprising fact: “I was on the Villa Montessori board for over 15 years. I acquired land for them until we could put a bond financing in place for them.”
Biggest challenge: “Balancing work and children. I got up early, came home for dinner and then went back to the office after I put them to bed.”
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