P L A I N A N D S I M P L E Bright Business Insights
Vol . 11 | Issue 1 | Mar . - May 2025
Dear Readers ,
As we begin 2025 , I ' m filled with gratitude for your trust and excited to share how our growth enables us to better serve our Plain community . I ' m reminded of two quotes that speak to the power of thoughtful growth and change :
" The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old , but on building the new ." – Socrates " Growth is never by mere chance ; it is the result of forces working together ." – James Cash Penney ( JC Penney )
In response to the increasing overlap between manufacturing , distribution , construction , and real estate in our community , we ' re expanding our newsletter ' s scope to include insights and guidance across these interconnected industries .
To lead this expanded focus , I ' m pleased to introduce Doug Houser , CEPA , CPA , MBA , and John Kurtin , CPA , as our Construction Industry Leaders . Doug brings three decades of construction and real estate expertise , specializing in helping businesses evolve while maintaining their core values . John brings 13 years of construction industry experience , known for explaining complex financial matters in clear , practical terms .
You ' ll notice our newsletter ' s fresh look , reflecting our recent rebranding , which you can read more about in this issue . While the design has changed , our commitment to providing valuable insights remains steadfast .
This edition explores tax reform , like-kind exchange strategies , nexus studies , digital security for Plain Community businesses , and introduces our ReaVantage dashboards for real-time financial analytics . You ' ll continue to receive the manufacturing insights you ' ve come to value , now enhanced with construction and real estate experience from Doug , John , and their teams .
As always , our entire Rea team stands ready to assist you with any questions or challenges you face . Whether it ' s manufacturing , construction , real estate , or the intersections between them , we ' re here to help .
Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Leader Construction and Real-Estate Industry Leaders
Ryan Brickwood , CMA
Principal ryan . brickwood @ reaadvisory . com ( 330 ) 264 – 0791
Doug Houser , CEPA , CPA , MBA
Principal doug . houser @ reaadvisory . com
( 614 ) 314-5937
John Kurtin , CPA
Principal john . kurtin @ reaadvisory . com
( 614 ) 923-6591