Weidner Apartment Homes, the 12th largest apartment owner in the U.S., is thrilled to announce the addition of Yong Zhou, Weidner’s Vice President of Accounting, to the company’s Executive Leadership team.
Yong joined Weidner in 2022, bringing over 21 years of experience in accounting and finance. She holds the CPA and CFA designations and earned her MBA from Pennsylvania State University and her MPA from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining Weidner, Yong held senior finance roles in both public and private sectors, where she led cross-functional teams and implemented strategic financial initiatives. Her leadership has been instrumental in enhancing Weidner’s financial management and reporting capabilities, ensuring the accounting department effectively supports the company’s growth.
“Yong brings great experience, expertise, and wisdom to the team. As we have grown, the landscape for tax, financial management, and financial reporting has become more and more complex. Yong has been instrumental in increasing Weidner’s level of sophistication. I have consistently seen her personal commitment to Weidner and her insatiable appetite for learning, understanding, and implementing complicated tax and accounting strategies,” said Dean Weidner, Weidner’s Chairman and Founder.
“Being accepted into the Executive Leadership team is a very humbling experience, and I feel a deep sense of responsibility and gratitude. I am honored to join the dedicated and committed team and work with them to serve our communities, customers, and teammates, to ensure Weidner’s values are carried out for years to come,” said Yong Zhou. “Since joining Weidner, I am most proud of the accounting team’s ability to embrace change and act as creative problem-solvers to support our company.”
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