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Accomplishments & Recognition
Lisa Contini (New Philadelphia) obtained the Advanced Single Audit Certificate from The American Institute of CPAs.
Cody Smith (Lima) obtained his CPA certification.
Rea graduated its class of 2016-17 NextGen group: Ben Froese (Wooster), Heather McNichols (New Philadelphia),
Derek Conrad (New Philadelphia), Brent Ardit (Dublin), Mark Beebe (Dublin), Joe Popp (Dublin), Ashley Matthews
(Dublin), Becca Davis (Practice Growth/Dublin) and Dana Launder (Zanesville).
Frank Festi (Medina) retired after 40 years of service with the firm.
Speaking Engagements
Joe Welker (New Philadelphia) partnered with The Bonadio
Group to speak with members of the Wooster Area Cham-
ber of Commerce about the impact of cybercrime. Brent Ardit presented at the National Groundwater As-
sociation conference to discuss tax law changes that
impact businesses.
Dave Cain (Dublin) participated in a panel discussion, “Mak-
ing Your Business Thrive” at the Dublin Entrepreneurial Center
(DEC). He and Joe Popp also served on a panel, “Post-Election
Updates All Business Owners Should Know,” with The Entre-
preneur Institute. Dave and Chris Axene (Dublin) also spoke
to DEC members. Their presentation was titled “Tax Plan-
ning Tips That Will Change Your Life Forever.” Tim McDaniel (Dublin) led a panel discussion with
family business leaders who have been through the
business valuation process. The panel was hosted
by Women’s Council of Central Ohio. He also led a
panel discussion titled, “Market Better, Sell More,” with
business leaders about growing business sales in 2017.
Lisa Beamer (New Philadelphia) spoke to financial ac-
counting students at Kent State University at Tuscarawas
about a career in public accounting.
Paul McEwan (New Philadelphia) presented with The
Knowledge Group a webinar titled “New Developments in
Retirement Plans and Related Fiduciary Duties.”
Brent Ardit and Ashley Matthews presented to the
Columbus Board of Realtors Leadership Academy about
business development.
Dave Cain moderated and Joe Popp served on a panel
discussion about Affordable Care Act (ACA) updates as
part of the Innovation for Growth Business Education
Series: Strategies for Creating Value presentation. Joe also
participated in a Facebook live video with the Ohio Society
of CPAs on the ACA.
Mary Beth Koester (Dublin) served on a panel titled,
“Veterinary Practice of the Future: 3 Strategies for Per-
sonal, Pro