Kristina Drzal Houghton, CPA, MST
PARTNER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
DIRECTOR OF FIRM'S TAXATION DIVISION
Kris attributes her success to a simple principle: she loves what she does. Thriving under pressure and energized by her work, she is drawn to the challenge of helping clients devise strategies to minimize taxes while keeping the bigger picture in mind. A natural problem solver, Kris believes that with realistic expectations, every concern can be addressed with a practical solution rather than viewing each challenge as an insurmountable obstacle. As part of the Firm’s executive committee, Kris leads the internal operations and finance segments of the practice which gives her additional perspective when advising clients.
Service Areas
✓ Family and Independent Business
✓ Management Advisory
✓ Taxation
✓ Transational Planning
"My passion is for strategy. I love to work with clients and help them develop sound, creative plans for minimizing their taxes."
Kris Houghton | Partner
Certifications & Memberships
CPA, licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member
CPAmerica, Executive Tax Advisory Board Member
Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, 2008 Women’s Partnership Woman of the Year
Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Member
National Association of Professional Women, Member
Education
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B.S. in Business Administration,
American International College
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M.S. in Taxation,
Bentley University
Community Involvement
• Springfield Thunderbirds Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors
• Diocese of Springfield, MA, Chair of Oversight and Implementation Committee
• Spirit of Springfield, Former Treasurer
• Kiwanis Club of Springfield, former Treasurer
• Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley, Former Sponsor Representative and Executive Board Member
• Springfield Symphony Orchestra, President, Past Vice President, Past Treasurer
• Springfield Boys & Girls Club, Board of Directors
Awards & Recognition
- Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, 2008 Women’s Partnership Woman of the Year
- American Society of Women Accountants, 2008 U.S. Northeast Regional Balance Award Recipient
- 2010 Massachusetts Society of Public Accountants Women to Watch Award
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