and Firmwide Promotions for 2020
Clark Schaefer Hackett President Kerry Roe is incredibly proud to announce the promotions of four new Shareholders and 52 additional professionals, effective October 1, 2020.
“This year has been unprecedented in every way. Our people have adapted to new ways of working and helping clients, continually demonstrating a strong commitment to our mission of bettering the lives of our clients, people and communities—no matter the circumstances,” said Roe. “Please join me in congratulating them.”
CSH thanks our professionals and their families for their contributions to the firm this year.
New Shareholders
John Masheck, CPA
Miami Valley
John Masheck is the Commercial Services Group Chair. Since he began his career, John has worked with a wide variety of companies from start-ups to million-dollar family-owned businesses. John comes from a family with a long line of business owners and enjoys bringing a strategic focus to his clients to assist them with growth and transition planning, whether it’s transitioning to the next generation or preparing for a sale transaction.
Jon Plunkett, CPA
Cincinnati
Jon directs the firm’s Risk Management Services Group, leading the charge in assisting financial institutions in the development of sound policies, procedures and internal controls over routine processes. His extensive experience is a huge asset to the firm, as well as his ability to communicate changes and trends in both financial reporting and the regulatory environment.
Brendan Walsh, JD, MBA, CCSP
Cincinnati
Brendan is one of Ohio’s only Certified Cost Segregation Professionals, serving as a tax consultant for businesses and their owners. With over 10 years of experience, Brendan has worked with companies ranging from start-ups to billion-dollar, publicly traded entities.
Jesse Young, CPA
Springfield
Jesse provides audit and financial consulting services for a variety of affordable housing and not-for-profit organizations. Jesse has extensive experience with HUD, Rural Development and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, guiding clients through financial and compliance complexities, so they can focus on the important work they are doing for the people and communities they serve.
New Senior Manager
Lydia Cornett, CPA
Toledo
With over 13 years of experience in public accounting, Lydia enjoys resolving tax issues for her clients and provides personalized tax planning and compliance services for small and medium-sized businesses and their owners.
New Managers
Christopher Bzinak, Cleveland
Elizabeth Chapman, East Lansing
Sean Cornett, Miami Valley
Brianna Damico, Miami Valley
Perry DiFranco, Columbus
Andrew Dunfee, Columbus
Amr Elaskary, Toledo
Austin Heminger, Cincinnati
Karen Johnson, Columbus
Rebekah LoVellette, Cincinnati
New Seniors
Malachi Benesh, Toledo
Andrew Brock, Toledo
Jake Brunner, Cincinnati
Mark Butler, Springfield
Evan Campbell, East Lansing
April Caulfield, Springfield
Kaleigh Dobie, Springfield
Jacob Edwards, Columbus
Kerri Finke, Cincinnati
Scott Johnson, Columbus
Caleb Macaluso, Springfield
Ben MacGown, East Lansing
Joseph McNamara, East Lansing
Kristen Meyer, Cincinnati
Daniel Morris, East Lansing
Aaron Price, Cincinnati
Joseph Smith, Cincinnati
Andrew Sullivan, Cincinnati
New Staff IIs
Trey Barnes, Miami Valley
Dean Beier, East Lansing
John Buckholt, Cincinnati
Faith Dempsey, Toledo
Samuel Elkanick, Columbus
Brooke Hampton, Cincinnati
Devon Herzig, Cincinnati
Royce McGee, Cincinnati
Brandon Neltner, Cincinnati
Matthew Seman, Cincinnati
Matt Sheehan, Columbus
Alexandra Socie, Columbus
Department Promotions
Kimberly Cornett, Payroll Support Staff II, Miami Valley
Keri Grubbs Hoff, Marketing Technology and Operations Manager, Miami Valley
Elizabeth Hahm, Marketing Communications Director, Cincinnati
Katherine Kloimwieder, Manager, Outsource Accounting Specialist, Springfield
Kathy Linnemann, Manager, Learning & Development, Cincinnati
Jared Marlin, Outsource Accounting Specialist II, Springfield
Audrey Martin, Manager, Outsource Accounting Specialist, Springfield
Jenni Patterson, Senior Outsource Accounting Specialist, Springfield
Lisa Perdue, Manager, Outsource Accounting Specialist, Springfield
Aaron Perkins, Manager, Payroll Services, Miami Valley