NEWS
BPM Announces New Partner Promotions
November 7, 2025
2025 Partner class exemplifies BPM’s values and vision for inclusive, people-powered leadership
BPM LLP, is proud to welcome nine impactful professionals to its partnership: Kristine Malmanis, Kris Marney, Corey Ruane, Yash Shah, Helena Song, Matt TeLindert, David Tillotson, Tai Valenzuela, and Richard Walker.
“It is my privilege to announce that a group of exceptional leaders has recently been admitted to join the Firm’s partnership,” said BPM CEO Jim Wallace. “These individuals are recognized for their dedication to BPM’s mission, vision, and core values: People, Being Our Best, and Growing Stronger. Their strategic thinking, commitment to quality, and drive for innovation have helped us grow, adapt, and create new opportunities for our Firm and those we serve.”
BPM’s newest Partners bring a wide range of expertise across industries and service lines, and have consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to client service, team development, and inclusive leadership. Their promotions reflect the Firm’s continued investment in people and its belief that leadership is cultivated through collaboration, mentorship, and purpose-driven growth.
“Our newest Partners exemplify the kind of leadership that drives BPM forward,” added BPM Chairman of the Board Rich Bellucci. “They bring not only technical excellence, but also a deep commitment to our people and our values. I am confident they will continue to shape our culture, inspire those around them, and help us grow stronger together.”
The following individuals were promoted to Partner, effective November 1:
- Kristine Malmanis, Assurance
- Kris Marney, Advisory
- Corey Ruane, Advisory
- Yash Shah, Tax
- Helena Song, Assurance
- Matt TeLindert, Advisory
- David Tillotson, Solution Engineering
- Tai Valenzuela, Advisory
- Richard Walker, Assurance
This announcement comes as BPM continues to be recognized for its people-first culture and leadership in the profession. The Firm was recently honored by the 2025 Accounting MOVE Project as one of the “Best CPA Firms for Women” and “Best CPA Firms for Equity Leadership.” BPM was also named a “Top 100 Firm” by Accounting Today, and a “2025 Best of the Best Firm” by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA).
To explore career opportunities with BPM, visit the Firm’s Careers page.
Corey Ruane
Partner, Advisory
Corey helps clients navigate digital transformation by aligning technology solutions with business strategy. Whether leading NetSuite or Salesforce implementations, he …
Yash Shah
Partner, Tax
Yash is a Corporation Tax Partner at BPM LLP, bringing over a decade of experience advising publicly traded and privately …
David Tillotson
Partner, Solution Engineering
With over eight years of experience helping organizations implement and optimize NetSuite, David focuses on aligning technology with each client’s …
Tai Valenzuela
Partner, Advisory
Tai is responsible for overseeing operational excellence across over 1,000 NetSuite implementations for clients spanning more than 25 industry verticals. With over 15 years of …
Richard Walker
Partner, Assurance
Richard Walker is a partner at BPM and brings over 12 years of distinguished public accounting experience to his role. …