Rea Chooses New CEO, Announces Promotions

Rea Chooses New CEO, Announces Promotions

12 December, 2008

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio - Rea & Associates, Inc., a regional accounting and business consulting firm, recently announced the appointment of Lee Beall as CEO. The firm also announced 5 promotions throughout the firm.

Beall joined Rea & Associates in 1992 when his practice, Rose, Beall & Associates merged with Rea. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting degree from Ohio University. Prior to joining Rea, Beall spent more than 17 years experience with local and regional CPA firms. He specializes in closely-held businesses, not-for-profit organizations and medical clients. Beall most recently served as executive vice president of operations for the firm and also served as manager of the Dublin office. Beall replaces Timothy I. Michel, who led the firm for ten years and recently retired to pursue other interests.

"I'm thrilled to have this privilege," said Beall. "I am especially excited about helping our younger staff to develop the skills they will need to succeed as our firm grows."

Staff members promoted include those from the following offices:

In Dublin:
Matt Ganz, CPA, to principal
Ben Antonelli, CPA, to supervisor
John Reep, CPA, to senior accountant

In Cambridge:
Jessica Lodge, CPA, to supervisor
Dana Launder, CPA, to supervisor
Les Wymer, CPA, CCIFP, to supervisor
Paula Williams, CPA, to senior accountant
Philita Wentworth to senior accountant

In Lima:
Dennis Gallant, CPA, to shareholder
Sue Odenweller, CPA, CFE, to manager
Beth Runser, CPA, to manager

In Marietta:
Michelle Brooker, CPA, to senior manager
Matt Pottmeyer, CPA, to senior accountant

In Medina:
Anita Thollot to senior accountant
Erich Holmes to senior accountant
Jeff Martin to senior accountant
David Shallenberger to senior accountant

In Mentor:
Alan Hill, CPA, CSA, to shareholder
Laurie Braun, CPA, CFE, to supervisor.

In Millersburg:
Tom Jeffries, CPA, to shareholder
Zac Morris to supervisor
Brian Kempf to senior accountant
Tyler Shoemaker to senior accountant

In New Philadelphia:
Mark Fearon, CPA, to shareholder
Darlene Finzer, CPA, CSA, QKA, to senior manager
Lisa Beamer, CPA, to senior manager
Kyle Stemple, CPA, to manager
Annie Yoder, CPA, CFF, to supervisor

In Wooster:
David Spar, CPA, to supervisor
Mary Williams to supervisor
Sandy Lende to senior accountant