Ed Salek, who carries over 25 years of experience as a certified public accountant, joined Georgia Tech as associate athletics director/controller in June 2025.
Salek enters college athletics after spending the last two decades in Jacksonville, Fla., at Forvis, LLP, and its legacy firms, where he was promoted to partner in 2006. Most recently serving as the firm’s Florida market industry leader for nonprofit organizations, higher education and public sector, Salek was part of the firm’s partner group championing exemplary client experiences while building valuable careers for his team.
A distinguished industry leader, Salek was an impactful partner in Forvis’ evolution from a local firm to a regional firm to, ultimately, a Top 10 national CPA firm with an annual revenue of over $2 billion. Forvis was regularly named INSIDE Public Accounting’s “Best of the Best” based on financial and nonfinancial firm performance during Salek’s tenure.
Highlighting Salek’s successful career are numerous accolades, including a ‘Key Award’ nomination at the national firm level, recognizing those that lead by example and bring the firm’s culture to life as they unlock the potential of their colleagues, clients and communities each day. Salek was also selected as a “40 Under 40” award winner by the Jacksonville Business Journal. During his time in the Sunshine State, he served as a board member to several organizations, including YMCA, First Coast Manufacturers Association and ElderSource.
Salek earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in accounting, both from the University of Florida. He is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Florida.
