Angel Morgan

Director of Business Development | Cherry Bekaert

Angel is an inspiring, solutions-focused sales leader with a people-first, anything-is-possible mindset. Angel has over 20 years of innovating within professional services and public accounting organizations. As the Chief Business Development Officer for Cherry Bekaert, she is providing year-over-year explosive growth in surpassing team revenue by over 100%. Cherry Bekaert is a thriving, rapidly growing private equity-backed top 25 accounting and consulting firm that is committed to making a difference for our people, clients, and community.

At Cherry Bekaert, Angel is focused on reimagining new ways to drive growth in a competitive environment with specific goals of building a scalable motivated sales function that results in high-performing teams.

Professionally, as a self-proclaimed human experience leader, Angel is passionate about aligning personal core values with the firm’s business goals.  Impactful teams are inspired teams. Recognizing that individual core values fuel performance and ensure longevity, giving voice to the employee journey is foundational and non-negotiable.

Personally, as a recent pickleball convert, she exercises her competitive spirit by getting regularly beaten by people twice her age and half her fitness level.

Nikki Burgeson

Nikki is a dynamic and results-driven leader with a passion for solving complex challenges and delivering measurable outcomes. Known for her tenacity, accountability, and energetic approach, Nikki plays a pivotal role in driving Rehmann’s business development and growth strategies. In close partnership with the Chief Growth Officer, she fosters a culture of innovation and success across the firm.

Over the past decade at Rehmann, Nikki has been instrumental in expanding the firm’s client base and strengthening relationships with existing clients—contributing to significant year-over-year growth.

With more than 20 years of experience in sales and business development, Nikki brings strategic insight and practical solutions to meet the evolving needs of clients. Her leadership is a cornerstone of Rehmann’s commitment to client success and long-term value creation.

Rob Lightman

Director of Business Development | Withum

Robert Lightman is a Principal and the Director of the Business Development team for Withum. For over three decades Rob has leveraged his network to work exclusively as a business development executive in accounting firms. Prior to joining Withum, Rob worked in the Philadelphia office of PwC as a Business Development Executive in the Private Company Services practice. Prior to that, he worked at Andersen, LLP as a Technology Sales Consultant with AATTE (Arthur Andersen Tax Technology Enterprise). In addition to his sales consulting role, Rob held other positions with Andersen such as a Technology Consultant with AATTE, and as a Tax Accountant.

Rob, as the leader of the Business Development (BD) Team, plays a pivotal role. He collaborates with each team member to craft strategic approaches for acquiring new client relationships. Additionally, Rob spearheads the outside sales efforts, overseeing the sales process and establishing connections with both prospects and existing clients. His close collaboration with the firm’s partners and marketing professionals ensures the successful deployment of tactical programs. These programs empower the BD Team to engage targets effectively, secure appointments, and maintain ongoing communication.

Rob is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, NJ, earning a bachelor's degree in accounting. He was the Past Board President of the Philadelphia chapter of Financial Executives International (FEI). In addition to his board seats, he is active at the Union League in Philadelphia, the New Jersey and Philadelphia chapters of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG), the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber of Commerce   Southern NJ, and Greater Philadelphia Alliance for Capital & Technologies (PACT), and in his free time he loves playing golf and spending time with his wife and 5 daughters.

At his core, he is a connector, a resource and a trusted networker who freely uses his network to serve others and helping them succeed. People in his network ask him for help with accounting and consulting, job opportunities and many other inquiries.