Deborah Bowman, Principal and COO/CFO at Brown Plus, Honored on Central Penn Business Journal’s Power 100 List in 2025

Deborah Bowman, CPA, SHRM-CP, Principal and Chief Operating Officer (COO)/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at leading accounting and advisory firm, Brown Plus, was recently named a leader on Central Penn Business Journal’s (CPBJ) Power 100 List in 2025. The Power 100 List profiles the top 100 leaders and change-makers who shape our communities and influence the quality of life in the Central Pennsylvania region. Individuals on the Power 100 List operate within all sectors, including law, finance, education, government, healthcare, business and charity.
 
"Being recognized among the esteemed leaders on this year's Power 100 List is truly humbling," said Deb. "My passion lies in serving others, whether it's my coworkers or community. It is both an honor and a privilege to contribute to our community’s growth in a leadership role, alongside the incredible individuals at Brown Plus and throughout Central Pennsylvania. I look forward to continuing our collective efforts to drive meaningful impact and achieve extraordinary outcomes for our region in the years ahead."
 
Deb has over 39 years of experience in the accounting profession, including 13 years as a member of the audit professional staff at Brown Plus. She supervises the Firm’s administrative, internal accounting, marketing, human resources (HR) and information technology (IT) teams. She is a key member of the Brown Plus executive management team and spearheads many of the Firm’s special projects. She also participates in several internal committees and initiatives at Brown Plus, including serving on the Strategic Plan Committee; the Cultural Leadership Team (CLT); the IT Strategic Committee; the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee; the Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Committee and the Fun Committee.
 
Deb is an active member of numerous accounting and firm management related professional associations, including the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA); the Pennsylvania institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA); the Leading Edge Alliance (LEA) Global Firm Administrators Special Interest Group (SIG); the CPA Firm Management Association (CPAFMA); the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM); and the Human Resource Professionals of Central Pennsylvania (HRP of CPA).
 
Accompanying her professional leadership role at Brown Plus, Deb is also an avid volunteer leader within the Central Pennsylvania community. She currently serves as a member of the United Way of the Capital Region’s Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) Advisory Committee. She also serves as one of Brown Plus’ Workplace Giving Campaign coordinators. Additionally, Deb is a graduate of the Leadership Harrisburg Area (LHA) Executive Leadership Series (ELS) Class of 2022. Her participation in the ELS program granted her deep insights into the issues and challenges of the Capital Region, as well as participation in numerous networking, business and community collaborations in the area.
 
In addition to her recognition on the Power 100 List in 2025, Deb was also recognized on CPBJ’s Power 30 List for Banking and Finance in 2022.
 
“We are incredibly proud to see Deb recognized as one of the top 100 leaders in Central Pennsylvania,” said Ken Wolfe, CPA, CGMA, President and Managing Principal at Brown Plus. “This achievement is a testament to her dedication, expertise and the positive impact she has had on both our Firm and the community. At Brown Plus, our mission is to help people achieve extraordinary outcomes, and Deb exemplifies the values that drive our success. We look forward to seeing her continued leadership and contributions in the years ahead.”
 
To learn more about Deb, please visit https://www.brownplus.com/our-team/deborah-bowman/. 
To learn more about CPBJ’s 2025 Power 100 List, please visit https://www.cpbj.com/meet-the-2025-central-penn-business-journals-power-100/.
 
ABOUT BROWN PLUS
Brown Plus is a leading accounting and advisory firm, providing attest, tax and advisory services to clients across the United States. Brown Plus is nationally ranked the 199th largest accounting firm, the #3 Best Accounting Firm to Work For in the mid-sized category and a Top Regional Firm in the Mid-Atlantic. Brown Plus is regionally ranked the #8 Best Company to Work For in Maryland, and the Firm was also named the #1 Best Place to Work in PA in the medium-sized company category for the fifth consecutive year in 2024. Learn more at www.brownplus.com.

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