Background & Experience

From 1989 through 2009, Alvin Katz served as President and CEO of KatzAbosch. Since co-founding the firm in 1969 with John Abosch, he has been instrumental in the firm’s success and growth to become one of the top 150 accounting firms in the United States. He now serves as a Director with the firm.

Education

University of Baltimore, Bachelor of Science, Accounting

Areas of Specialization

Alvin provides a full range of services for clients, including:

Professional Designations

Certified Public Accountant, 1968

Awards

Icon Honors Award, The Daily Record, 2018
Centers of Influence Award Winner, Baltimore SmartCEO Magazine 2016
Hometown Hero, American Red Cross of Central Maryland, 2010
2004 Innovator of the Year, The Daily Record
Maryland’s Top 50 CPAs, Baltimore SmartCEO Magazine 2004
Beth Israel Congregation’s “Man of the Year” 1985

Professional Affiliations and Civic Involvement

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Member and Virtual Grassroots Panel Member
Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), Member and Blue Ribbon Panel Member
Kennedy Krieger Institute, Chair of the Planned Giving Advisory Council
The Harry Weinberg Family Foundation, Inc., Public Director
The Center Club, Board of Trustees
Maryland Chamber of Commerce, President’s Advisory Council, Former Board of Directors
Greater Baltimore Committee, Former President’s Advisory Council Member, Member of the Planning and Project Development Committee and Member of the Transportation Financing and Governance Task Force
National Bone Marrow Foundation, past Board Member
Greater Baltimore Medical Center, past Member of Foundation Board
THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, Former Board Member, Chair of Annual Fund Raising Campaign 1984, Chair of Community Planning & Allocations 1990-92, 2000-2001
Jewish Community Centers of Baltimore, First Vice President 1982