La Salle University
Michael DeAngelis Award Honorees
Christopher J. Hefty, CPA is a Partner in PwC’s Asset and Wealth Management Tax Practice, based in Philadelphia, PA. He specializes in helping clients enhance their operations through the strategic use of Generative AI, automation, and alternative delivery models. With a forward-thinking approach, Christopher partners with organizations to drive efficiency, innovation, and sustainable growth in a rapidly transforming industry.
Andrea (Casella) Sorli was born and raised in Southern New Jersey. She graduated from Kingsway Regional High School in 2007 before attending La Salle University. She graduated from La Salle at the top of the Accounting Department with Maxima Cum Laude honors in May 2011.
While attending La Salle, she was part of the Business Scholars Co-Op Program, the Accounting Association, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars and the Beta Gamma Accounting Honor Society. She interned at AmerisourceBergen (now Cencora) in the summer after her sophomore year, while also participating in an externship program at KPMG. From there, she was offered an internship with KPMG in the spring semester of her junior year. Upon the completion of her internship with KPMG, she was offered a full-time position after graduation; however, this is when her journey with the Philadelphia Eagles also began.
Andrea began interning with the Eagles Accounting Department in April of 2010 and remains there to this day. She was hired in a full-time role just before she was supposed to start with KPMG, and she ultimately chose to stay with the Eagles. As a lifelong fan of the team, Andrea has been able to live out her dream over the past 15 years with the team. She has gone from a Staff Accountant to the Vice President of Accounting & Finance. Her role expands far outside the day-to-day accounting responsibilities – she works every Eagles game day, every special event at Lincoln Financial Field, and has played an integral role in moving 2,000+ people to Minnesota, Arizona & New Orleans for Super Bowl 52, 57 & 59, respectively.
Andrea was also lucky enough to meet her husband while working at the Eagles. Kevin is the Vice President of Ticket Operations, and together they have been able to ride down Broad Street twice as Super Bowl Champions! They moved back to Andrea’s hometown in Southern New Jersey in 2016, and they now have two sons – Ryan, 3 and Johnathan, 1, and a golden retriever, Jax.
John E. Krol is a Client Advisor and past Partner of Legacy Advisors, LLC. Legacy is a premier integrated planning and investment management firm serving highly successful people and their families. John’s main role is to crystallize clients’ objectives around their lifetime, philanthropic, continuity, estate and investment planning. Legacy Advisors is committed to helping their clients achieve peace of mind by serving them with the highest level of integrity; ensuring that their personal and business affairs are in order and helping them create a lasting legacy that embraces their value system, love of family and commitment to their community.
Prior to joining Legacy, John was Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of International Business for Drexelbrook Engineering Company a multi-national privately held company specializing in radio frequency instrumentation. His responsibilities included the management of all local and international financial operations, treasury functions as well as leading the company’s Japanese subsidiary for a number of years.
John is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and past member of the American Institute of Certified Accountants (AICPA) and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA.)
He received his Masters of Business in Finance from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Management from LaSalle University. John actively serves on a number of for profit and nonprofit boards.
John resides in Ivyland, PA with his wife Joyce. They have four sons John, Matthew, Nicholas and Joseph, daughters-in-laws Ashley and Natalie and Addison Laine, their first grandchild.
John Reardon Young Alumni Award
Meghan Heyduk Wendell is a highly skilled manager in KPMG’s Asset Management Tax Practice, where she specializes in delivering exceptional service to clients in the real estate and private equity sectors. Her primary focus is on providing comprehensive compliance services, ensuring that both her clients and their investors navigate the complex landscape of tax regulations with confidence and precision.
Beyond her client-focused work, she is deeply involved in education and mentorship within KPMG. Meghan enjoys teaching both local and national trainings, where she shares her extensive knowledge and passion for the industry with colleagues and peers, helping to cultivate the next generation of tax professionals. Her enthusiasm for teaching and continuous learning underscores her role as a leader and innovator in the field.
Meghan’s academic journey began at La Salle University, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting followed by a Master’s degree in Business Administration. During her time at La Salle, she was actively engaged in the four-year BSMBA program and the Business Scholars Co-op Program, experiences that honed her analytical and leadership skills. Additionally, Meghan served as a Resident Assistant, showcasing her dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive community. Shortly after completing her studies, Meghan achieved her CPA license, a testament to her commitment to professional excellence.