Erin E. Clark, CPA, MBA, Manager at SEK, CPAs & Advisors, has received the United Way of Washington County, Maryland’s ultimate volunteer recognition, the Jesse L. Kagle Award for Distinguished Service. Erin has served on the United Way’s Finance Committee for the past eight years, and she is the outgoing Treasurer.

Erin was presented with the award at the organization’s Annual Campaign Celebration and Awards Dinner on June 22. The award is named for longtime United Way of Washington County Executive Director Jesse L. Kagle, Jr, who passed away in 1987. It recognizes a volunteer whose spirit for community and the organization’s mission moves them to go above and beyond in commitment and service to Washington County.

Erin is an Audit Manager in the firm’s Hagerstown office. With 14 years of experience, she manages audit engagements across various industries, including nonprofit organizations, healthcare entities, local governments, and financial institutions. Erin is an instructor for SEK’s in-house training programs on various auditing and accounting topics and a presenter at the firm’s annual nonprofit and governmental client seminars.

Erin's passion for community service extends beyond her involvement with the United Way. She actively serves as Board Treasurer for the Humane Society of Washington County, Treasurer of the Smithsburg Elementary PTA, a Business Education Partnership Committee member for the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, and a mentor for the Washington County Public School Education Foundation’s GLOW program. She graduated as part of Leadership Washington County’s Class of 2022, where she continues to contribute as a Program Committee member.