Our Community
About SEK
SEK's Commitment to Community Involvement
Community is one of SEK’s core values and an important part of who we are as a firm. We believe thriving communities create opportunities for businesses, individuals, and families to succeed, which is why we are deeply invested in the places where we live and work.
Giving Back to the Communities We Serve
SEK professionals generously contribute their time and energy by organizing volunteer activities, supporting charitable campaigns, sponsoring community programs, and assisting organizations that address local needs. Our team members come together as individuals, office groups, and a firm to support causes that are meaningful to them.
Board Leadership & Civic Engagement
Our professionals also share their expertise by serving on the boards and committees of nonprofit, civic, and professional organizations. Through these leadership roles, they help strengthen local organizations, advance important initiatives, and make a lasting difference in the lives of our neighbors.
annual Impact report
SEK actively supports team members who volunteer, serve on boards, and take on leadership roles that strengthen our communities. Our Community Impact Report highlights a sampling of the organizations, initiatives, and causes our team is proud to support.
Hours volunteered in the community
Boards & Committees team members currently serve on
Organizations financially supported by SEK
Donated to local organizations
Invested in accounting association memberships
UNITED WAY AWARD RECIPIENT
In June 2024, SEK received the United Way of Washington County, Maryland's FIRE Award. This traveling award is given annually to a company in the FIRE sector (finance, insurance, & real estate) that demonstrates Living United through volunteerism and community involvement in Washington County. SEK was recognized for supporting countless organizations through volunteer work, board service, financial contributions, and participation in various community events.
Pictured L-R: Emily Beecher (SEK Support Accountant Supervisor and current United Way Board Treasurer), Erin Clark (SEK Member of the Firm and past United Way Board Member and Treasurer), and Brianne Dickinson (SEK Client Relationship Manager), who accepted the award on the firm's behalf.