VSH CPAs Announces Madison Price Zender Will Join Partnership in 2027

BELLINGHAM, Wash., October 1, 2026 — VSH CPAs has announced that Madison Price Zender, CPA, MPAcc, will be promoted from Principal to Partner, effective January 2027. The promotion recognizes Price Zender’s leadership within the firm and her continued contributions to VSH’s clients and community.

The announcement comes as Price Zender was recently named a 2026 Professional Woman of the Year by Whatcom Women in Business. The annual awards recognize women who demonstrate professional achievement, community involvement, leadership, and mentorship.

As a Principal at VSH, Price Zender works closely with privately held businesses, providing strategic advisory services to help owners navigate financial and operational decisions. Her work focuses on building long-term relationships with business owners and helping them make informed decisions as their companies grow and evolve.

“Madison has demonstrated the kind of leadership, perspective, and commitment to clients that we value in our partners,” said Lydia Ahn, Partner at VSH CPAs. “Her recognition as a Professional Woman of the Year is a reflection of the impact she has made both professionally and in our community. We’re excited to welcome her to the partnership and for what she will continue to bring to VSH in this next chapter.”

A CPA with a Master of Professional Accounting, Price Zender is also active in the Bellingham business community, including through her involvement with the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Price Zender’s upcoming promotion follows several recent leadership and team advancements at VSH. Natalie Trudell, CPA, was appointed the firm’s first Director of Tax in July, while Summer Mitchell, MBA, and Olivia Hanson, CPA, were promoted to Senior Accountant. The appointments reflect a period of continued growth and leadership development across the firm.

About VSH CPAs

VSH CPAs is an advisory-focused accounting firm serving growing privately held businesses in the United States as well as international businesses. and global families. Located in Bellingham, WA, the firm provides advisory, tax, consulting, exit-planning, state and local taxation, and international taxation services.