Managing partner
Baker Tilly | Madison
Christine Dahlhauser is the managing principal of Baker Tilly’s Wisconsin market, responsible for the growth and strategic direction of the advisory, tax and assurance firm’s operations across the state. Baker Tilly’s Wisconsin market includes more than 1,000 employees. Dahlhauser serves on the board of directors for the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and is involved with the United Way of Dane County, serving on its board of directors, several delegations and as the Tocqueville Chair.
Education: Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Favorite part of the workday: “I get energy from productive meetings where ideas flow and a spark of creativity ignites.”
Favorite Wisconsin destination: “As a lifelong Wisconsinite, my favorite escape is Up North. I especially enjoy time spent with my family on the lakes in the Minocqua area as well as the supper club vibes there.”
Traits you seek for new hires: “Curiosity and culture fit are crucial traits when hiring a new employee. When you hire employees who are both curious and a good culture fit, you create a dynamic and cohesive team.”
Advice for first-time leaders: “Effective leadership stems from surrounding yourself with exceptional people. My achievements are largely due to having an outstanding team. It is important to invest time nurturing new talent, to empower others with trust and to be adaptable.”
2022 Wisconsin 275 Profile
Business Services | Accounting
Managing partner
Baker Tilly | Milwaukee
Christine Dahlhauser was named managing partner for Baker Tilly U.S. LLP’s Wisconsin market in 2020. She also serves as the manufacturing and distribution team leader in the Wisconsin market; co-leads the firm’s family business strategy group, which consults family enterprises, family portfolio companies and individual family member matters related to business growth and transition; and is active in managing regional operations within Baker Tilly, overseeing finance, human resources, marketing, facility planning and operations. Having joined Baker Tilly in 1991, Dahlhauser has spent her entire career with the firm.
Baker Tilly is ranked as the 12th largest accounting firm nationwide. The Chicago-based firm has 3,900 employees including 400 partners. It has 850 employees in the Wisconsin market across its offices in Milwaukee, Madison, Appleton and Janesville. In 2020, Baker Tilly acquired Talavant Inc., a Madison-based data analytics management consulting company.
Dahlhauser is on the board of directors of the United Way of Dane County.
Education: Bachelor’s, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
