Kristina Drzal Houghton

Kristina Drzal Houghton, CPA, MST

Kristina Drzal Houghton, CPA, MST

PARTNER, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

DIRECTOR OF FIRM'S TAXATION DIVISION

Kris attributes her success to a simple principle: she loves what she does. Thriving under pressure and energized by her work, she is drawn to the challenge of helping clients devise strategies to minimize taxes while keeping the bigger picture in mind. A natural problem solver, Kris believes that with realistic expectations, every concern can be addressed with a practical solution rather than viewing each challenge as an insurmountable obstacle. As part of the Firm’s executive committee, Kris leads the internal operations and finance segments of the practice which gives her additional perspective when advising clients.

Service Areas


✓ Family and Independent Business

✓ Management Advisory

✓ Taxation

✓ Transational Planning

Industry Concentrations

Real Estate

Healthcare

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Not-for-Profit

Wholesale & Distribution

Hospitality

Transportation

Breweries

"My passion is for strategy. I love to work with clients and help them develop sound, creative plans for minimizing their taxes."

Kris Houghton | Partner

Certifications & Memberships


CPA, licensed in Massachusetts and Connecticut

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member

CPAmerica, Executive Tax Advisory Board Member

Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, 2008 Women’s Partnership Woman of the Year

Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants, Member

National Association of Professional Women, Member

Education

B.S. in Business Administration, American International College

M.S. in Taxation, Bentley University

Community Involvement

Springfield Thunderbirds Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors

Diocese of Springfield, MA, Chair of Oversight and Implementation Committee

Spirit of Springfield, Former Treasurer

Kiwanis Club of Springfield, former Treasurer

Family Business Center of Pioneer Valley, Former Sponsor Representative and Executive Board Member

Springfield Symphony Orchestra, President, Past Vice President, Past Treasurer

Springfield Boys & Girls Club, Board of Directors

Girl Scouts of Western MA & Pioneer Valley. Former troop leader for 10+ years

Awards & Recognition

  • Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, 2008 Women’s Partnership Woman of the Year
  • American Society of Women Accountants, 2008 U.S. Northeast Regional Balance Award Recipient
  • 2010 Massachusetts Society of Public Accountants Women to Watch Award 

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