Anthony Justic, an accountant and partner at Maier, Markey & Justic L.L.P. in White Plains, on Wednesday was named the next chairman of The Business Council of Westchester board of directors.
He will succeed attorney Stephen F. Jones, managing partner of Jones Morrison L.L.P. in Scarsdale, when his two-year term begins on Jan. 1.
At his accounting firm, Justic provides operational and financial advice to clients in manufacturing, distribution, marketing and public relations, catering, not-for-profits, health care and legal service, Business Council officials said in an announcement following his selection by the council”™s board of directors. He developed the firm”™s human resources consulting division and in 2012 initiated the successful merger of an information technology consulting firm into the company. Since Justic joined the accounting firm in 1987, it has grown from 3 employees to 90 employees, Business Council officials said.
A White Plains resident, Justic was named a “Rising Star” by The Business Council in 2009.
Business Council president and CEO Marsha Gordon in the announcement said Justic “will continue a strong legacy of leadership that has advocated on behalf of businesses and promoted smart economic growth in Westchester County.”