Experience

Lydia joined Blazek & Vetterling in 2014. Her clients include charter schools, private foundations, arts organizations, social service agencies, community organizations and religious organizations.

Her specialization in nonprofit organizations has brought her significant experience with issues affecting nonprofit organizations and the financial reporting and compliance requrirements faced by these organzations. Lydia also has significant experience auditing organizations that receive state or federal funding and is well versed in compliance and audit requirements promulgated by federal and state granting agencies. 

Prior to working with Blazek & Vetterling, Lydia worked with the Houston Grand Opera for 8 years in the finance and production departments.

Education

• University of Northern Colorado, BFA Design and Technology
• University of Houston, MS in Accounting

Experience

Pam joined Blazek & Vetterling in 2014. She began her career with Ernst & Young, where she served in the audit and consulting divisions. She was previously the CFO of a privately held defense contractor, and she has provided financial consulting for banks and financial firms.

Pam’s clients include private foundations, private schools, arts organizations, youth sports clubs, social service agencies, and employee benefit plans.

Pam’s specialization in nonprofit organizations has brought her significant experience with many tax matters affecting nonprofits, preparing and filing annual 990’s, filing for initial exempt status determination, unrelated business income tax, and excise tax.

Education

St. Mary’s University, BBA, Accounting

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant

Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Houston Chapter of Certified Public Accountants

Community Service

• Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center, formerly, Texas Wildlife Rehabilitation Coalition | Former President
• Afton Oaks Civic Club | Treasurer

Experience

Beth joined Blazek & Vetterling in 2009 and became a partner of the firm in 2024. She serves a broad range of nonprofit clients, including private foundations, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, conservancy entities, and other nonprofit organizations. 

Beth plays an active role in internal nonprofit audit training provided regularly to Blazek & Vetterling staff and provides leadership as part of the firm’s staff recruiting team. 

She specializes in auditing investment portfolios, including publicly traded securities, private equity funds, hedge funds, and other complex investment structures. Her experience spans financial reporting, grantmaking, and serving private and charter schools, with knowledge of TEA compliance requirements.

Beth is a former member of the advisory council for the Louisiana Scholars’ College and has previously served on both the TXCPA Houston CPAs Helping Schools committee and the TXCPA Nonprofit Organizations Conference Committee.

Education

The Louisiana Scholars' College at Northwestern State University, BS, Accounting and Business Administration

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant

Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Houston Chapter of Certified Public Accountants

Community Service

• Rice University | Center for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership
• University of Houston | Mentorship Project
• Power Tools Conference

Experience

Susanna joined Blazek & Vetterling in 2018. After gaining over a decade of for-profit tax experience at a Big Four public accounting firm and philanthropic family offices, she transitioned to exclusively working with nonprofit tax clients in 2018.

She has gained significant experience with 501(c) tax matters including compliance and consulting for annual tax returns, unrelated business income tax matters, and filing for initial exempt status determination with the IRS. Her clients represent a broad base of public charities including private schools, arts organizations, and social service agencies.

Susanna has served as instructor at the Rice University Leadership Institute for Nonprofit Executives (LINE) program at the University of Texas Nonprofit Organizations Fundamentals Workshop.

Education

• Baylor University, BBA, Accounting
• Baylor University, Master of Taxation

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant

Affiliations

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants
• Houston Chapter of Certified Public Accountants

Community Service

Susanna volunteers at annual special needs events.