Who We Are

General Experience Highlights

As managing partner of BlumShapiro, Carl is responsible for the implementation of BlumShapiro’s strategic plan and the effective financial management and operation of the firm. Under his leadership, through mergers, organic growth and the acquisition of experienced talent, the firm has grown to nearly 300 professional and administrative staff and two main offices in Connecticut and one in Massachusetts. The firm is the largest regional accounting and business consulting firm based in New England, and its expanded service areas include business and technology consulting, major healthcare, non-profit, government, forensic accounting and litigation support, business valuation and Sarbanes-Oxley/internal audits. Accounting Today lists BlumShapiro as one of the 100 Best Accounting Firms to Work for in the United States.

Carl is a board member of the Connecticut Business and Industry Association, the MetroHartford Alliance Economic Development Committee and on the Board of Overseers of The Bushnell. He is a past chair of the American Red Cross of the Connecticut Region and is active in the Community Campaign for the United Way of the Capital Area.

Carl has over 25 years of experience serving privately held companies in a wide range of industries with a concentration in the construction industry. He was elected Chief Operating Officer in 1999 and managing partner in 2002.

Professional Education

• Susquehanna University ─ Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Management

Professional Organizations and Activities

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) 
• Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCPA)
  • Board of Directors 
  • Board of Governors 
• Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA)
  • Board Member
• MetroHartford Alliance Economic Development Committee
• The Bushnell
  • Board of Overseers
• American Red Cross Charter Oak Chapter
  • Former Chair, Executive Committee
• University of Connecticut Accounting Department Advisory Board 
• United Way of the Capital Area
  • Community Campaign Cabinet Member