GBQ is pleased to announce that Chris Mast, CPA, CCIFP, Partner, Assurance & Advisory, has been named Member at Large as part of the Board of Directors for the Construction Industry CPAs/Consultants Association (CICPAC) for the 2025-2026 term.
CICPAC is a national network of leading accounting and consulting firms dedicated to the construction industry, providing member firms with resources, education, and collaboration to better serve their contractor clients. The Board of Directors guides the strategic vision of the organization and represents some of the top thought leaders in construction-focused financial advisory.
Since joining GBQ in 2011 and becoming a partner in 2023, Chris has played a pivotal role in delivering assurance services to privately held companies, with a strong concentration in the construction and real estate sectors. Based in GBQ’s Columbus office, he holds the Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) designation and is active in several professional organizations, including the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), and the Ohio Contractors Association (OCA).
“I’m honored to serve on CICPAC’s Board of Directors and to contribute to the continued success of an organization that does so much to elevate financial standards and education within the construction industry,” said Chris Mast. “This opportunity allows me to collaborate with peers across the country who share a deep commitment to helping the construction industry thrive.”
Chris’s CICPAC Board participation reflects GBQ’s continued leadership in serving the construction industry through specialized financial insight and commitment to professional excellence.