Herschel Frierson

Herschel Frierson is the Strategic Networks Leader and a Principal at Crowe LLP with over 27 years of experience. He has done governmental consulting and general consulting. In his current role, Herschel is responsible for expanding the firm’s influence with network partners, including associations and creating new opportunities and deepening existing relationships. Herschel focuses on key networks for all industries across the firm and in the market. Herschel also serves on the Bold Ambition Committee which focuses on Diversity and Inclusion for the Firm. Herschel also is the executive champion for the Firms Business Resource Groups. Herschel Frierson is the 27th Chairman of the Board of Directors for NABA, Inc which is a nonprofit membership association bridging the opportunity gap for Black Business Leaders in accounting, finance and entrepreneurship. Herschel in 2020 was named by Accounting Today as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting. Herschel has done numerous podcasts as well as done chats with the VP and Treasurer of PayPal Holding, Inc., the CFO for Target, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Sam’s club and other key leaders in various industries. Herschel has worked with professional associations including being the keynote speaker for the AICPA we’re about success program and leading discussions with the Indiana CPA society, North Carolina CPA Society, Tax Executives Institute, as well participating in DE&I round tables for the Institute of Internal Auditors GAM Conference. Herschel serves as an advisory member for the University of Texas McCombs School of Business Accounting Program and Butler University Lacy School of Business Dean’s Advisory Council. Herschel has been highlighted in various publications and articles. Herschel serves on the diversity committee for Financial Executives International. Herschel continues to work with companies and organizations throughout the Country in their DE&I efforts as well as mentoring students, young professionals and organizations in their path forward.