Rochester Chapter Recognizes Steven M. Morse as the 2025 Hall of Fame Award Recipient
By Joe Greene, Rochester Chapter President Elect
NYCPA’s Rochester Chapter proudly recognizes Steven M. Morse as the 2025 Hall of Fame Award recipient. Steven currently serves as chief financial officer and vice president for innovation and organizational effectiveness at Roberts Wesleyan University.
Over the course of his distinguished career, he has held senior leadership roles at The Bonadio Group, Rochester Institute of Technology, Genesee Corporation, and Deloitte, while serving as an adjunct professor at SUNY Brockport.
A graduate of RIT’s Saunders College of Business, Steven has spent more than three decades advancing excellence in accounting and financial leadership. His expertise has strengthened organizations across higher education, not-for-profits, and industry through his work in audit, compliance, finance, and innovation.
Beyond his professional achievements, Steven has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to service and community. He has been an active volunteer for more than 20 years with the NYCPA, serving in numerous leadership roles at both the state and chapter levels, including vice president, treasurer, and trustee of the Foundation for Accounting Education.
His dedication extends into the broader Rochester community through his volunteer work with the Penfield Fire Company, Shepherd Home, the Rochester School for the Deaf, Hochstein School of Music and Dance, and many other organizations.
A recipient of numerous honors—including the NYCPA’s Arthur J. Dixon Public Service Award and RIT’s Four Presidents Distinguished Public Service Award—Steven exemplifies integrity, leadership, and service to the profession. We are proud to honor his induction into the Rochester Chapter Hall of Fame.
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