The Tom Nees Award for Exceptional Service goes to Robert D. Huey, whose volunteer service over 40 years has shaped the organization with compassion and service.
Rob, a widely respected public accountant, first engaged with Community of Hope in 1982 as an auditor with Coopers and Lybrand (now Price Waterhouse Coopers) and was so impressed with their work he began serving as its comptroller on a volunteer basis. He remained involved as a supporter and friend for four decades, starting with his connection to our founder, Tom Nees. Rob has served on multiple committees, including finance and resource development. His advice has ensured Community of Hope’s financial stability and strengthened our fundraising.
Rob is principal and CEO of Huey and Associates, a 95-year-old accounting firm providing trusted and personalized tax advice and preparation for over 2,500 clients. Rob is the third-generation leader of Huey and Associates, following his grandfather, Samuel R. Huey, and father, Harvey L. Huey. He graduated Summa Cum Laude in 1981 from the University of Delaware and joined his father and grandfather in 1983. He brings a current understanding of sophisticated tax and estate planning strategies and helps lead a boutique practice that serves a broad spectrum of clients. He enjoys advocating for his broad range of businesses, non-profit organizations, and individuals.
Rob is greatly honored to be associated with Community of Hope. He likes to brag to all who will listen how he has watched what was a small struggling entity in the 1980’s, challenged to meet its next payroll, turn into an organization that effectively cares for literally thousands of individuals and families. The one constant at Community of Hope has been how everyone involved has a servant’s heart, starting with its founder, Tom Nees. 
Given that, Rob is particularly honored to receive an award named after Tom, who was a personal hero to Rob and an example of how to care for others with kindness, compassion, and dignity in real and practical ways. Besides his continued involvement at Community of Hope, Rob is a dedicated Nationals fan, active in his church, and enjoys time with his bride of 36 years, Susie. He looks forward to future travels and enjoying the arts (specifically theatre) with her for many years to come.
Thank you, Rob, for your example of exceptional and faithful service.
This 2021 award was officially given at Community of Hope’s September 2022 Night of Hope.
Huey and Associates initiated a campaign to invite others to honor Rob by making a generous gift here.
This award—given in honor of our founder, Tom Nees who passed away in January 2021—recognizes its recipient for his or her long-standing, deeply-impacting service to the women, men, and children who turn to the Community of Hope for help. Given in Community of Hope’s 40th year, Rob’s involvement over 40 years has sustained our mission.
