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Brian Kempf

, CPA
Principal
(330) 521-4549
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Brian serves as Principal at Rea, specializing in tax services for real estate, construction, and manufacturing clients. Since joining Rea in 2006, Brian has built expertise in succession planning, tax strategy, and agriculture. A graduate of the University of Nebraska with a degree in accounting, he’s known for his balanced approach to decision-making and has successfully guided numerous family businesses through generational transitions. Fun fact: While at Nebraska, Brian tutored current Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor in accounting. Based in Millersburg, Brian enjoys hiking, gardening, cooking, and basketball in his free time.

What do clients enjoy about working with you?

The ability to see both sides of a situation and then use that data to make a decision.

What is your favorite line from the Rea Way and why?

Choose to be positive, every day.

Professional Memberships

  • AICPA
  • OSCPA

Education + Credentials

  • Associate’s Degree in Business from Hesston College
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from University of Nebraska

Areas of Expertise

  • Succession Planning
  • Tax Planning
  • Agriculture
  • Sales/use Tax

Notable Achievements

  • Helping many family businesses transition their business successfully to the next generation

Personal Insights

Weekend Hobby: Hiking, gardening, cooking, and basketaball
Interesting Fact: I tutored Zac Taylor (head coach for the Bengals) in accounting at Nebraska!

I am a professional who will keep up-to-date on tax changes that will affect my clients, and interpret them in order to keep clients updated on how they will be affected.

Year Started with Rea

2006
Millersburg
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