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Lee Beall, CPA

CEO

Location: Administration/Dublin
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Lee joined the Rea team in 1992 with the merger of the Columbus, Ohio, practice he founded with Clay Rose. A native of Columbus, he resides in an 1825 historic home in Granville, Ohio, with his wife Maija, a native of Finland. They each have two children who reside in New York City; Washington DC; Portland, Oregon; and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Before Rea

Lee earned his master's of management at Northwestern University and his bachelor's degree in accounting from Ohio University.

His experience includes more than 35 years at national, local, and now a top regional firm.

In fact, Lee and Clay modeled much of their original Columbus practice based on principals taught by Rea's founder, Richard Rea.

At Rea

Lee is CEO of Rea & Associates. His practice specialties include not-for-profit associations, medical practices, closely-held businesses and individual tax and planning.

Lee is a team member at the Columbus, Ohio office.

Besides Rea

Lee is active in the profession. His involvement includes:

• The Ohio Society of CPAs (Government Affairs Advisory Council, an Ohio Legislative Key Person, the Political Endorsement Committee and the Foundation Development Committee)
• The Moore Stephens North America network of CPA firms (Rea voting representative)
• The Ohio University School of Accountancy Advisory Board (founding member)
• The American Institute of CPA's (past member of the AICPA Council)

Lee is recognized as a leader in the profession, winning the 2011 Gold Medal for Meritorious Service from the Ohio Society of CPAs.

He is also very active in his community. His involvement includes:

• Rotary International (founding member of the Dublin AM Club and Paul Harris Fellow)