Kathy has more than 38 years of experience delivering exceptional client service, complemented by the ability to develop, lead, and motivate large engagement teams to excel. As Managing Partner of Deloitte’s Chicago office, she oversees more than 5,800 local professionals and is responsible for driving the local practice’s strategy for growth, client service, talent, and community involvement.
Additionally, Kathy is a partner with Deloitte Tax LLP. She serves as lead client service partner and advisory tax partner on a number of corporate clients. Previously, she served as the Central Region Market Leader, overseeing marketplace efforts across 30 offices in the region, and led the Global Business Tax service line within Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited.
Kathy is passionate about creating inclusive and representative workplaces, demonstrating her commitment to these efforts both in Deloitte’s Chicago office and the Chicago business community. She was the recipient of the Junior Achievement of Chicago 2025 Motorola Legacy Award, recognizing her leadership and dedication to Chicago Region youth and financial literacy.
She serves on the boards of Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Junior Achievement of Chicago, Dominican University, Chicago United, World Business Chicago, and the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago and is also a member of The Chicago Network. Kathy was recognized as one of Crain’s Chicago Business “2019 Notable Women Executives Over 50” and received the “2017 Illinois CPA Society’s Women to Watch Award” in the Experienced Leader category.