Larry Sheftel PHR, SHRM-CP, PAFM

Larry brings almost two decades of human resources and operations experience to Aprio. As Aprio's Chief Human Resources Officer, Larry provides a wealth of technical understanding on internal process development. He also helps pioneer and implement new methodologies and ways of thinking within the firm. In his role at Aprio, Larry directly supports employee satisfaction by implementing programs and processes to instill company culture, improve employee engagement and encourage life/work balance. By helping the firm's employees thrive, Larry ensures that Aprio clients get the best service from the best people. Larry has established himself as a thought leader within his professional network and earned top accolades for his work in HR, including being the nominated recipient for the "HR Excellence Award" from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). In addition to serving on the board of directors of CPA Firm Management Association (CPAFMA), Larry is also president of the Atlanta Chapter of FMA and has served as the scholarship chairman for SHRM Atlanta. Larry has been recognized for leading efforts for other awards in the workplace, including "Atlanta's Best Places to Work" by the Atlanta Journal Constitution and the Atlanta Business Chronicle.