Staff Reports | Business & Commerce
REDW Advisors & CPAs, a national advisory and accounting firm with more than 375 professionals across the country, has named longtime principal Christopher Tyhurst, CPA, as Phoenix Office Leader.
In the role, Mr. Tyhurst will serve as the executive leader for REDW’s Phoenix office, strengthening the firm’s relationships throughout Arizona’s business and community sectors while supporting professionals working in the office and in remote and hybrid settings.
Mr. Tyhurst also will help advance processes that support REDW’s continued growth as an integrated advisory firm offering accounting services, software solutions, wealth management, human resources consulting, forensic and dispute advisory, business valuation and cybersecurity services.
In addition to leading the Phoenix office, Mr. Tyhurst will continue serving as a principal in REDW’s Audit & Assurance practice, where he has developed specialized expertise serving Tribal organizations, nonprofit health systems and government enterprises. His work includes audit and assurance services, strategic consulting, governance training, financial forecasting, federal grant compliance and internal controls.
Mr. Tyhurst’s history with REDW dates to 1996, when he joined Albuquerque-based Erickson Allen before the firm became part of REDW the following year. He was named a principal in 2008.
“The Greater Phoenix area has become one of REDW’s most strategically important growth markets, and strong local leadership is essential as we continue deepening our presence and relationships throughout Arizona,” Maxwell Kagan, chief financial officer of REDW Advisors & CPAs, said. “Chris brings a unique combination of technical expertise, business acumen and collaborative leadership, along with a 30-year history with REDW.
He understands our people, our clients and where we see opportunity, making him the right person to help expand our impact in Arizona while connecting organizations with the full breadth of our advisory, tax, audit and wealth management capabilities.”
Mr. Tyhurst relocated to the Valley in 2013 and joined REDW’s growing Phoenix office. Since then, the office has grown to more than 120 professionals as the firm has expanded its capabilities and geographic footprint.
Phoenix has become an important hub for REDW’s commercial growth, industry expansion, talent recruitment and broader presence across the Southwest.
The firm sees opportunities to expand relationships with privately held and middle-market businesses, healthcare organizations, construction and real estate companies, and nonprofits as demand grows for accounting, technology, cybersecurity, outsourced accounting and strategic advisory services.
“I have been fortunate to spend a significant amount of my career with REDW, and one of the things I value most is that we are constantly evolving,” Mr. Tyhurst said. “There is tremendous opportunity ahead in Phoenix, both because of how quickly the market is growing and because the needs of organizations here increasingly align with the capabilities we have built across REDW. My role is to support our people, strengthen our connections throughout Arizona and ensure our teams have the processes, resources and relationships they need to bring the right expertise to clients as their businesses and organizations evolve.”
Throughout his tenure with REDW, Mr. Tyhurst has played an active role in the firm’s work with Tribal Nations and enterprises. For nearly a decade, he served as chair of REDW’s Tribal Finance & Leadership Conference, helping develop the event into a leading educational gathering for Tribal governments and enterprises. In 2016, he also helped facilitate REDW’s partnership with former PGA Tour professional and Native American leader Notah Begay III, strengthening the firm’s relationships throughout Indian Country while supporting the philanthropic work of the NB3 Foundation.
Community involvement will also be central to Mr. Tyhurst’s responsibilities as Phoenix Office Leader. He is a longtime supporter of REDW Rising, the firm’s community impact platform designed to encourage team members to volunteer, lend their expertise and serve in leadership roles with nonprofit, civic, business and professional organizations.
Mr. Tyhurst has supported organizations including Sojourner Center and Naomi House and has participated in efforts to improve financial literacy among children and teens, particularly those living on Tribal lands.
“An office is more than what happens within its walls, especially today when our teams may be working in person, remotely or in a hybrid setting,” Mr. Tyhurst said. “It is about being part of the community around us. I look forward to finding new ways for REDW and our people to build relationships, share our expertise and make a meaningful contribution throughout Arizona.”
