This week we cast a spotlight on Jacob Gewurz, one of two young leaders in our community honored by Williamsville South High School as a distinguished alum. Jacob joined Alexa Zappia in being inducted into the school’s Wall of Fame last week (we will be spotlighting Alexa next Friday, November 22).

The son of Andrew and Pam Gewurz, Jacob grew up in Amherst and is a Williamsville South High School graduate from the Class of 2011. After high school, Jacob attended the University at Buffalo, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He then pursued a master’s degree in forensic accounting at Canisius College, where he discovered his passion for investigation.

In December 2020, Jacob joined the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), as a Special Agent trainee. After completing the Criminal Investigator Training Program and the IRS Special Agent Basic Training course, Jacob graduated as a Special Agent and returned to Buffalo to begin his role.

As a Special Agent, Jacob investigates criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code and other financial crimes, including money laundering and fraud. Although his work is confidential, Jacob is proud to be part of a nationally specialized team that last year referred over 1,800 cases for prosecution (primarily in tax fraud), achieving a successful prosecution rate of over 88%.

Jacob also serves on the Board of Directors of Temple Beth Tzedek. He enjoys playing golf and is an avid sports fan with season tickets to both the Buffalo Bills and the Buffalo Bandits. He, along with his dad and brother, are on a quest to visit all thirty major league baseball stadiums in the U.S., with only four left to go. Jacob enjoys traveling and has visited Israel, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, and London, with Ireland next on his list. In his free time, Jacob enjoys cooking with his girlfriend, Megan, and spending time with friends and family.

Mazal Tov Jacob for your induction to the Williamsville South HS Hall of Fame!