Daniel Arty Passes Orange Legacy on to Two Daughters: Gives Back Through Accounting Experience and Success

If you spot Daniel Arty ’81 around Miami, chances are he’ll be proudly sporting one of his many Syracuse University hats. “He has many of them, and he wears them proudly all the time,” says his daughter Olivia ’16 (WSM/NEW). “It’s always easy to know what to buy him for Christmas.”

His hat collection is just one manifestation of Arty’s deep love for Syracuse University and the Whitman School. Serving on the Whitman Accounting Advisory Board since 2002, he shares his extensive accounting expertise, guiding the dean and faculty on keeping students abreast of industry trends. Arty actively engages with students, encouraging young minds in South Florida to explore the opportunities at Whitman and Syracuse University. Additionally, he plays a role in organizing alumni events in Miami and is a consistent donor to the Whitman School, supporting initiatives like the Accounting Excellence Fund, which provides underserved students on the CPA track.

 “I owe much of my professional journey to Whitman and Syracuse University. The University offers a blend of academic rigor and social growth, helping students find their paths,” he reflects. “Giving back has always been important to me, whether through time, advice or donations. I impress upon students the importance of altruism; helping others is its own reward.” Arty would know, as he’s volunteered on the executive board of the Parkinson’s Foundation for over 25 years, during which he’s served in every executive position.

Today, Arty is managing partner at Arty Cohn Feuer LLC, an accounting firm in Miami. With his wife, Pascale, he is proud of his four daughters, two of whom followed his path to Syracuse University. His eldest, Katherine Arty ’06 (NEW/MAX), though not pursuing business, found her niche in journalism, communications and political science. Arty’s advocacy for Syracuse University extended into Katherine’s academic choices, advising her to seek journalism education at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.

Katherine Arty ’06 (NEW/MAX) and Olivia Arty ’16 (WSM/NEW)

“I was drawn to Syracuse for its Northeastern vibe, and it felt like the perfect fit,” Katherine recalls, reminiscing about the excitement of Syracuse men’s basketball’s 2003 National Championship win. Post-graduation, Katherine leveraged her dual major from Newhouse and the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, embarking on a career that spanned media relations at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., and later supply chain management in Miami, culminating in a senior role at Amazon Fresh in 2022.

A decade later, when Olivia Arty contemplated college and which colors to don, her father’s words “Orange looks better on you” struck a chord. Driven by her father’s conviction in Whitman’s network and his pride in Syracuse University, she embraced his sentiment. Olivia, a dual major in entrepreneurship at Whitman and advertising at Newhouse, credits her Whitman education for her strategic growth within the advertising industry This business foundation enabled her to gain experience at Hulu and Disney before assuming her current role as a senior account executive at Cint, overseeing global strategic accounts for the software company’s premier clients.

Arty’s daughters feel lucky to be connected to their father by the color Orange and deeply respect his unwavering support for Syracuse University and the Whitman School. They take pride in continuing his legacy, embodying the spirit of “Bleed Orange,” which, to them, is core to who Daniel Arty is.