Sam Brunner

Sam Brunner, CPA, currently serves as a Manager at CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen), a firm specializing in wealth advisory, outsourcing, audit, tax, and consulting services, since January 2017. Brunner has also held positions as a Senior Tax Associate, Tax Associate, and Tax Intern prior to the managerial role. In addition, Brunner is a Tax Advisory Committee Member for the Arizona State Board of Accountancy, with a focus on investigating relevant tax matters for a five-year term initiated in October 2023. Previous experience includes the role of Kitchen Manager at D.P. Dough Franchising, LLC, where oversight of operational compliance and financial monitoring was key. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Accountancy from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and a Master of Science in Accounting from Grand Canyon University.