Luke Watson, Ph.D., CPA, is a REG Instructor for Gleim Instruct and is an Assistant Professor at Villanova University. At Villanova he teaches undergraduate and graduate tax courses, bringing technical tax topics to life through data analytics and other applications that relate closely to real-world skills. His research uses archival data to answer questions surrounding corporate taxation. Professor Watson is a Certified Public Accountant.

Valerie Wendt is the University Partnerships Manager for Gleim Exam Review based in Gainesville, Florida where she is responsible for University, Corporate & State Society partnerships and campus recruiting. Valerie continues to be involved with the product development of the Gleim CPA Review systems. She has 25+ years of experience working in the Exam Prep s pace as well as continuing education for CPAs.

Valerie is a graduate from Saint Leo University in Tampa, Florida with a degree in Business Administration and Management Information Systems as well as holds a Certificate in Project Management from Villanova University. She is a past professional affiliate member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is the current Secretary of the American Professional Accounting Certification Providers Association. Valerie Is a Professional Partner with the national organization of Beta Alpha Psi and was also the Professional Partner Chair and served on its executive board. Valerie is a regular presenter and speaker at many national conferences for both accounting continuing education and CPA Exam preparation.