Beth Thurman
Partner
Experience
Beth joined Blazek & Vetterling in 2009 and became a partner of the firm in 2024. She serves a broad range of nonprofit clients, including private foundations, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, conservancy entities, and other nonprofit organizations.
Beth plays an active role in internal nonprofit audit training provided regularly to Blazek & Vetterling staff and provides leadership as part of the firm’s staff recruiting team.
She specializes in auditing investment portfolios, including publicly traded securities, private equity funds, hedge funds, and other complex investment structures. Her experience spans financial reporting, grantmaking, and serving private and charter schools, with knowledge of TEA compliance requirements.
Beth is a former member of the advisory council for the Louisiana Scholars’ College and has previously served on the TXCPA Houston CPAs Helping Schools committee.Education
The Louisiana Scholars' College at Northwestern State University, BS, Accounting and Business Administration
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Affiliations
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Houston Chapter of Certified Public Accountants
Community Service
- Rice University | Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership
- University of Houston | Mentorship Project
- Power Tools Conference