Overview
Chastity has more than 25 years of experience advising clients on tax matters. She joined CLA in 2014 and currently serves as the Chief Tax Officer. In this role, Chastity is responsible for the strategy and operations of CLA’s tax practice and serves as a member of CLA’s Senior Leadership Team. Ensuring clients receive Impeccable Client Service™ is central to her role.
Prior to her role as Chief Tax Officer, Chastity was the Managing Principal of Quality where she worked along the side of the Chief Cultural Officer to oversee risk and quality. In this role, she also led the firm’s legal team. Chastity also previously led CLA’s National Tax Office. Chastity has spent over 25 years helping organizations and individuals navigate IRS procedures. She has successfully represented clients during IRS exams, appeals and in US Tax Court, on various issues such as R&D credits, charitable contributions, related party transactions, and business losses.
Education
Hasting College (BA); University of Nebraska School of Law (JD); University of Denver (LLM - Tax).
In the community
American Institute of Certified Public Accounts (AICPA); Prior Chair, AICPA IRS Advocacy & Relations Committee.