PATRICIA J. O’CONNELL
Chief Operating Officer
Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP
As COO of Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP, Patricia O’Connell leads many of the firm’s strategic and operational initiatives, including those that are transformational to the organization. In leading these projects, she welcomes ideas and solutions from team members regardless of tenure. She is a collaborative, pragmatic and approachable leader. She is employee #10, and for over 30 years, she has helped define the firm’s culture, respond to the changes and challenges of public accounting, and has been a role model for the women of the firm.
As a member of the firm’s executive committee, O’Connell helps to shape the future of HCVT by addressing technology; virtual/remote work arrangements; security and privacy; attracting, developing, and retaining talent; continuing to provide value to clients; and working tirelessly to ensure HCVT maintains a culture where all can thrive.