Drew Andrews, Susan Jackson, Melissa Ferrucci Named to HBJ's '2025 Power 50'
April 07, 2025
Connecticut's accounting profession was well-represented in the Hartford Business Journal's "2025 Power 50," with three CTCPA members making the list: Drew Andrews (Managing Partner and CEO of Whittlesey P.C.), Susan Jackson (Office Managing Partner of KPMG LLP in Hartford), and Melissa Ferrucci (Office Managing Partner of CohnReznick’s Connecticut offices). The “Power 50,” Connecticut’s most influential leaders, was chosen by the Hartford Business Journal’s news team.
Drew Andrews (#30)
“Under his leadership as managing partner and CEO since 2008, Whittlesey has evolved from a local firm with a single office to Connecticut’s largest independent CPA firm. This growth involved increasing revenue more than fourfold, expanding from one to three offices across two states, and integrating four firms via acquisition into the organization’s culture.”
Susan Jackson (#47)
“She is the first woman to hold KPMG’s managing partner role in Hartford, and the first to lead two separate Fortune 100 public company audits (both Hartford insurers). She also serves in several leadership roles at KPMG, including as a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission review partner, human resources leader and community service champion.”
Melissa Ferrucci (#48)
"With over 20 years of experience in public accounting, Ferrucci is the office managing partner of CohnReznick’s Connecticut offices, a position she has held since April 2022. Ferrucci currently manages a team of approximately 200 employees in the Hartford and Stamford offices.”