We work hard, but some could argue that we play
harder. Throughout the year, Rea team members
came together for fun and camaraderie.
THE FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT
IN RICK’S NORTHEAST REGION
PICTURE 1: Members of the firm’s practice growth
team, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in our Dublin,
Ohio, office. PICTURE 2: The first few months
of the year can be exhausting ... so members of
Rea’s government team, along with their loved
ones, got together to cheer the Cleveland Indians
on to victory. PICTURE 3: We’re always looking for
opportunities to have a good time and birthdays
are a great excuse. Back in April, the administra-
tive team in New Philadelphia surprised JoAnn
Edie by decorating her office in time for her spe-
cial day. PICTURE 4: Not satisfied to always sit in
the stands, Rea’s Dublin office participated in the
first ever Dublin Corporate Challenge, which put
area companies against each other in a number
of activities.
For more than 70 years, Walthall CPAs strived to
serve our clients by meeting their needs and pro-
viding them with great service. Our merger with Rea
allows us to build on this mission with more growth
and opportunity for both our clients and our staff.
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(Pictured from left) Kyle Stemple, Mark McKinley, Chad
Bice and Rick Lash were tapped to serve as the firm’s new
regional presidents.
We are proud to report that our client service teams
will stay intact but we now have more expertise and
resources on which to draw. Client and employee
relationships are paramount to Rea, as is service to
the community. We look forward to continuing the
traditions both our firms have held dear for more than
seven decades – expertise, service and stewardship.
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If you have any questions about this new journey,
contact any of us at any time.
My new role is president of the Northeast Ohio
Region at Rea, which includes Amherst, Cleve-
land, Medina and Mentor. I am proud to lead such a
tremendous team.
We are grateful to all of our loyal clients and friends.
I am confident that our new affiliation will serve all of
us well.
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Sincerely,
Richard T. Lash, CPA
Walthall Rea
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2017
ANNUAL
REPORT