Lanigan Ryan Names Brian Pollack Managing Partner
The Gaithersburg accounting firm promotes a veteran leader to oversee operations.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in People
Lanigan Ryan has appointed Brian Pollack as its new managing partner. He succeeds Kevin Doyle, who previously served in the position.
Why it matters
The transition brings a leader with extensive internal experience to the top of the firm. It reflects a strategic decision to maintain continuity by selecting an executive who has been with the company for decades.
Lanigan Ryan is recognized as a top 300 firm by INSIDE Public Accounting. Brian Pollack brings over 25 years of tenure to his new executive leadership role.
The players
Brian Pollack
He is the newly appointed managing partner of Lanigan Ryan who has contributed to the firm for over 25 years.
Kevin Doyle
He is the former managing partner of Lanigan Ryan who has transitioned out of the leadership role.
The details
The firm selected Pollack from within its existing ranks to guide its ongoing operations in Gaithersburg. He takes over the management responsibilities formerly held by Kevin Doyle.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: The firm officially announced the transition.
Market Landscape
Lanigan Ryan's position on the INSIDE Public Accounting top 300 list reflects its established status among mid-market firms. This leadership shift aims to bolster the firm's competitive standing by leveraging deep institutional knowledge.
The leadership change is an internal administrative move that is unlikely to disrupt current client services or engagement terms in the immediate term. Customers should expect business as usual as the new managing partner assumes his duties.
The takeaway
Internal promotions often serve as a strategy to preserve firm culture during executive transitions. Clients and partners can generally view such continuity as a commitment to maintaining existing operational standards.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by CPA Practice Advisor.
