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title: Leadership Spotlight - Anthony Carpenter
description: Meet Anthony Carpenter, a Director with Brown Edwards. Learn about his hobbies and more in this insightful spotlight.
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# [Leadership Spotlight - Anthony Carpenter](https://blog.becpas.com/leadership-spotlight-anthony-carpenter)

 Written by [Brown Edwards](https://blog.becpas.com/author/brown-edwards) | Jan 20, 2026 1:00:00 PM

Anthony is a Director based in the Charleston, WV office.  He had been with Gibbons & Kawash since graduating from West Virginia State University in 2007 and then joined BE as a Senior Manager in the assurance area.  In his role as Director, he manages teams to complete assurance engagements and provide excellent service to our clients.

He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and a member of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA), Charleston Chapter of the West Virginia Society of CPAs, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

**We interviewed Anthony to get to know him, outside of his profession, and we were surprised to learn that when he was younger and more adventurous, he went skydiving.  
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## **Where are you from and where did you grow up?**

I grew up just outside of Charleston, WV.

## **What do you like to do in your free time and who do you like to spend it with?**

I like to watch sports and movies and spend time with my wife, Jennifer, and our 10-year-old daughter, Lilly.

## **What's the next place on your travel bucket list and what will you do there??**

Hawaii

## **What's the last book you read or what is your favorite book/series you ever read and why?**

The last book I read was Recursion, by Blake Crouch. It's a trippy time-travel thriller. I enjoyed it.

## **What is one food you can’t live without and why??**

Pizza, because....pizza.

## **If you knew you were going to be stranded on a deserted island, what three things would you bring with you?**

How about an airplane, a pilot, and a nice adult beverage to enjoy on the flight home.

## If you starred in your own hero action movie, what would be your superhero name and superpower?

It would be great to have the powers of the Flash. I could get so much more done.

## **Why did you choose a career in public accounting?**

Initially I chose public accounting to get experience and a diverse view of various industries to see what I might like. I have stayed in public accounting, because it challenges me and I get to help people. There are always new clients, accounting standards or new challenges with existing clients to keep things interesting. The thing I find most fulfilling is helping our clients or my coworkers.

 

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