Tony Caleca

Chief Growth Officer (CGO), Armanino Advisory LLC

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Bio

Meet Tony

As the Chief Growth Officer for Armanino and co-leader of the Manufacturing and Distribution Industry Team, Tony is an integral member of the firm's Operating Leadership Team. He collaborates with exceptionally talented and empowered teams daily, fostering a positive energy and a firm-first approach to drive innovation and entrepreneurship. His efforts are dedicated to making a positive impact on clients, employees and communities.

Tony served as Managing Partner of Brown Smith Wallace prior to the firm’s combination with Armanino in 2021. He continues to leverage his 30+ years of experience of working with cross functional services teams in delivering value to privately-held companies and private equity firms primarily serving the manufacturing, distribution, construction, service, technology, financial services, private schools and nonprofit industries in his current role.

As a business leader fully invested in his community, Tony proudly serves local organizations in a variety of leadership roles. He holds a B.S. in business administration with a concentration in accounting and finance from Fontbonne University, is a licensed CPA in the state of Missouri and a CGMA through the AICPA.

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Experience

Professional History

Associations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants (MOCPA)

Community

  • Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Governors
  • Moore North America Board of Directors
  • Archdiocese of St. Louis Finance Council
  • St. Louis Archdiocesan Fund Trustee

Education

  • Fontbonne University

Experience

  • Brown Smith Wallace LLP

Q&A

Q. What does the firm’s commitment to the Saint Louis community look like?
As we grow, we are able to make a bigger impact on our communities. The Armanino Foundation provides staff, as well as our clients, community partners and friends of the firm a formal organization for our community efforts. We have formal programs like “dollars for doers” that match the personal time commitment our team provides in the form of real dollar donations and provides education to improving financial literacy to the underserved, many of which are also beneficiaries of our grant programs. The Armanino Foundation works closely with our IDEAL (Inclusion of Diverse Employees and Leaders) Team to ensure we are making a positive impact on our community.
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