The Rea Report Fall 2019 | Page 13

famous people EAST CENTRAL OHIO REGION By Jeremy Senften, CPA, CGMA, principal and chief operating officer, [email protected] (New Philadelphia office) might signal an imminent recession. These indicators might include construction starts, machine orders, and demand for specific products and services. Recession impacts different industries in different ways, so it’s important to keep an eye on what’s happening at a granular level. We’ve also made a point to analyze our own revenue streams. This was an exer- cise to determine where we may need to grow our business should signs of a re- cession start to appear. For example, we know that certain portions of our business are more recession-proof than others. An analysis of the margins and opportunities that exist in these lines of business will ul- timately fuel the decision-making process of the exercise. Helping Others It’s easy to fall into complacency when times are good. Just remember that, with- out a plan in place now, you’re in for an up- hill battle when the next recession actually makes an appearance. Don’t wait until it’s too late to evaluate – or in some cases, reevaluate – your business’s operations. If you’re not sure where to start, we’d be happy to further explain what we’ve been doing to recession-proof ourselves and perhaps spark some new ideas for you. Ben Froese • “Recession Readiness,” Manufacturing Education Day* Andrew Geiser • “Employee Incentive Plans & Programs,” Manufacturing Education Day* Paul McEwan • Keynote Presentation, The Plan Sponsor University, Baldwin Wallace University • “What Is Working In Today’s 401(k) Plans and What Is Not Working In To- day’s 401(k) Plans?,” The Plan Sponsor University, Baldwin Wallace University Dustin Raber • “Employee Incentive Plans & Programs,” Manufacturing Education Day* Steve Renner • “Retirement Plans For Businesses,” Manufacturing Education Day* Chris Roush • “Revenue Recognition,” Construction & Real Estate Forum* Katie Snyder • “Revenue Recognition,” Construction & Real Estate Forum* Kyle Stemple • “Niche Superstars Panel: Driving Growth & Profitability,” 2019 Rainmaker Super Conference Renee West • “HR Hot Topics & Best Practices,” Manufacturing Education Day* SOUTHEAST OHIO REGION Dana Lee • “New Rental Real Estate Recordkeeping Practices For Property Owners,” webinar* WEST CENTRAL OHIO REGION Melissa Dunkle • “Tax Discussion: Qualified Business Income Deduction & Opportunity Zones,” Construction & Real Estate Forum* > continued from page 11 Doug Houser • “Economic Outlook & Industry Financing,” Construction & Real Estate Forum* • “Risk Parameters In Finance & Accounting For Construction Companies,” Peoples Bank Annual Forum Joe Popp • “State & Local Taxes,” Construc- tion & Real Estate Forum* Josh Ritter • “Revenue Recognition,” Con- struction & Real Estate Forum* Writing Published WEST CENTRAL OHIO REGION Becca Davis • “4 Key Steps To Develop A Sales Culture,” CPA Growth Trends Doug Houser • “The One And Only,” The Budget Leadership NORTHEAST OHIO REGION Judy Mondry was awarded the con- vention scholarship on behalf of CREW Cleveland to attend the CREW National Convention in Orlando. EAST CENTRAL OHIO REGION Lesley Mast will serve on the board of directors for the Prentke Romich Com- pany as well as the board of directors for Bloomington Medical Services. Darlene Finzer was presented with the “2019 Top Fundraiser” award for her work on the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Tuscarawas County. WEST CENTRAL OHIO REGION Doug Houser has taken over the mic as the host of unsuitable on Rea Radio, Rea’s weekly podcast. Cody Niese graduated from the Allen Lima Leadership program. SOUTHEAST OHIO REGION Inez Bowie was elected to the board of directors for the Marietta Community Foundation. 13