William D. Wertz
Partner/Milwaukee market leader
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP originated in 1931 with a commitment to delivering financial solutions and business strategies to its clients. Today, Baker Tilly is ranked as one of the 20 largest accounting and advisory firms in the U.S., according to Accounting Today’s “2012 Top 100 Firms.” The firm’s Milwaukee market leader, William Wertz, attributes his company’s success to a shared commitment to three core values: integrity, passion and stewardship.
“Integrity. You must do the right thing, for the right reason, every day. We have extremely high expectations for our firm and its future, which can only be realized by taking the high road. Honesty, trust, and the fulfillment of promises are things we all recognize as the core around which we operate our daily lives. They also constitute the core around which a successful business must operate.
“Passion. You must have a mindset that everything matters. Listen to your customers and employees, display an enthusiastic attitude, experience genuine satisfaction from working together, and take great pride from a job well-done. Put forth your best effort every day for the betterment of your people, your clients and your company. It’s an attitude that is contagious, so set the pace.
“Stewardship. Invest for the future with the intention of leaving everything better. Your customers will be more successful, your people will be more fulfilled, your community will be enriched and you will leave a proud legacy.
Identifying your core values and having a constant dedication to operating within them is essential to achievement of your organization’s goals, whatever they might be. Decisions are much easier when they must go through a filter that is consistently applied. If you follow this strategy, the rewards will be high.”
