Drew Andrews of Whittlesey Honored with CPA Society Leadership Award

The Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CTCPA) honored Avon resident Drew G. Andrews, CPA of Whittlesey with the 2024 Jack Brooks Leadership Award at the CTCPA Annual Meeting on May 16. 

The Jack Brooks Leadership Award is presented annually to a CTCPA member whose personal efforts have advanced the accounting profession and strengthened the organization. It is named in memory of former CTCPA Executive Director Jack Brooks, a loyal champion of Connecticut CPAs.

Drew was be honored for his dedicated service to the CTCPA and the finance and accounting community as a well-respected, engaged, and passionate leader in the profession.

For 16 years, Drew has been Managing Partner and Chief Executive Officer of Whittlesey, one of the largest regional CPA and consulting firms in New England. Under his leadership, the firm has experienced significant growth, more than tripling revenue and expanding geographically with three offices across Connecticut and Massachusetts. 

Drew is not only responsible for developing and executing firm strategy, but also serves a select clientele and mentors others to reach their full potential. His enthusiasm for the profession shines through when he talks about it, emphasizing its crucial role in serving the public and supporting individuals and their families. 

Drew is a staunch supporter of the CTCPA and our mission, encouraging his interns and professional staff to join and become engaged with the organization. He's the driving force behind our new Hartford Managing Partners Group, collaborating with CTCPA Executive Director and CEO Bonnie Stewart to bring together firm leaders for thoughtful discussion and networking on a regular basis. 

Drew is an active philanthropist and has held leadership positions with local nonprofits, offering his time and talents to enrich the communities in which he lives and works. He spreads this community spirit throughout the firm, actively encouraging his team to participate in community initiatives. 

For the past 12 years, Whittlesey volunteers have participated in the firm’s Community Day, an annual day of service giving back to local communities. Over the years, hundreds of Whittlesey volunteers have put aside their daily work to partake in various projects ranging from painting classrooms to gardening to building homes. 

Drew is a graduate of Bryant University and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

The Connecticut Society of CPAs is celebrating more than a century of service to membership and community alike.  Formed by nine CPAs in 1908, today CTCPA has a current membership of almost 6,000 individuals in public practice, business and industry, government, and education.  Its function is to advocate on behalf of the accounting profession, foster a professional community among CPAs, and provide continuing education opportunities as well as a comprehensive peer review program and a variety of membership services for CPAs in Connecticut.