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“Since becoming a partner with Rodefer Moss in 1985, I have had the pleasure of working with many great individuals. I believe our employees take to heart our firm’s philosophy of ‘Listening better, trying harder and caring more’, not only in the work they do for our clients, but also in giving back to our community. We have made the “list” of Louisville Business First’s “Partners in Philan- thropy” for the past six years. It makes me extremely proud of who we are and what we have accomplished.” Joe Brown, Partner. Joe was admitted to the partnership is 1985. “I opened my first accounting office on July 1, 1967 with my wife Joyce, as my secretary. My intention at the time was to provide accounting services for just a couple of years, then head to law school. A mutual friend of Ed Endres and myself introduced the two of us and in 1969, we joined forces. Soon after, Tom Tucker came on board and it was the beginning of a phenomenal journey that none of us could have imagined. I feel blessed that I was surrounded with exceptional people who provided our clients with extraordinary services, and grateful for the opportunity to see the firm continuing to grow after all these years.” Norman Melhiser “In the time I’ve been with the firm, there have been many changes that I’ve enjoyed watching. New employees, partners, and new office locations to name a few. In our profession, we are constantly adapting to compliance and tax changes. Understanding these changes and helping clients understand how they may be affected, is only a part of the equation; using a proactive approach and get- ting ahead in the planning process, is the other. Being proactive can make all the difference in helping a client reach their financial goals.” Marc McCormick, Partner. Marc McCormick became partner in 1986. “We realize every client situation is different and comes with its own complexities. That’s what makes the work fascinating. That’s when we put our knowledge and experience to work. I’ve enjoyed watching the firm recreate itself over and over by adding new services, team members, and affiliates as deemed necessary to accommodate our clients’ needs. The entrepreneurial leadership of our firm allows us to respond quickly to make changes in existing services, or by adding new services and procedures we see needed to improve our clients accounting needs.” doug York, President. “There have been many changes since Ed, Norman and I formed our partnership. We built a strong firm based on integrity and the needs of our clients. As our reputation grew, so did our client base and staff. I am proud of the firm that exists today and that I had a small part in laying the foundation.” Left to right seated: Tom Tucker, Ed Endres, Marc McCormick standing: Joe Brown, Norman Melhiser, Paul Conner Tom Tucker www.rodefermoss.com | (812) 945-5236 EXTOL : JUNE/JULY 2019 71