Carlsbad, Calif., March 2, 2026—Aldrich named Tianna Schanck, Manager of Tax Operations, as the 2026 recipient of the Stephen M. Tatone Servant Leadership Award. The annual award recognizes the Aldrich employee who best exemplifies Aldrich’s foundational value of servant leadership.
The award is named after Steve Tatone, a retired Partner and former CEO at Aldrich, recognizing an individual who thoughtfully supports others, leads with empathy, and contributes meaningfully to the greater good of the firm.
Tianna was selected for her steady leadership, solution-oriented mindset, and consistent commitment to serving colleagues and clients.
About Tianna Schanck
In her role as Manager of Tax Operations, Tianna supports tax and administrative teams across the firm. She mentors newer team members, proactively addresses challenges, and maintains a calm, team-first approach during high-demand periods. She is a reliable resource who steps in wherever needed and strengthens both operations and culture through her daily actions.
Tianna’s service-first mindset extends beyond her core responsibilities. She frequently volunteers additional time when needed and is recognized for her persistence in resolving complex issues, including coordinating directly with vendors to address tax software concerns. Her leadership reflects a commitment to operational excellence and the success and well-being of those around her.
About Aldrich
For more than 50 years, Aldrich has worked with businesses, their owners, and their employees to help them achieve their professional and personal financial goals. The firm pairs deep industry experience with a full suite of integrated financial, tax, accounting, wealth, corporate retirement, business transition, and consulting services to help bring clarity to every phase of our clients’ personal and professional life cycles.
The Aldrich group of companies is composed of Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP, one of the top 70 accounting firms in the US; Aldrich Wealth LP, a Registered Investment Advisory firm with over $7.4 billion in assets under advisement (as of Dec. 31, 2025); Aldrich Capital Advisors LP, which provides advisory services for business transactions; and Aldrich Solutions LLC, which delivers business and technology consulting services driven by industry understanding and strategic insights.
Based in Oregon since its founding in 1973, Aldrich now serves clients across the country from its eight offices throughout the Western US.
Learn more at www.aldrichadvisors.com/about.
