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Gilmore Jasion Mahler, LTD (GJM) is pleased to announce the addition of a new partner, several staff promotions, and some additional new team members in recent weeks.

Ryan Leininger, CPA, CVA recently joined the firm as a consulting and assurance partner. Ryan is a graduate of Defiance College, where he received his undergraduate degree. He obtained his master’s in accountancy from Bowling Green State University and brings to his leadership role over 16 years of experience in public accounting. His areas of specialization include construction & real estate and manufacturing & distribution. Ryan is also a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA).

Other staff promotions, effective January 1, 2022 include:

Heidi Ferguson, CPA promoted to tax senior manager, Alex Spieker, CPA promoted to assurance senior manager, Ben Lochbihler, CPA promoted to senior manager, Dana Lumbrezer, CPA promoted to assurance manager, Kim Rodriguez, CPA promoted to tax manager, Tim Merkel promoted to IT manager and Travis Reamsnyder, CPA promoted to tax supervisor.

New team members in recent weeks include Charlie Kettinger, assurance senior associate, Shelby Lashaway, administrative associate, Lindsey Stoots, administrative associate, and several tax team members including:

Matthew Alic, CPA, tax manager

Shobhana Govindarajan, senior associate

Arlena McDaniel, EA, senior associate

Dana Frost, senior associate

Robin Maas, associate   

“To those just joining the firm: Welcome to the GJM team. I’m also very pleased to see so many of our valued team members grow in their roles within the firm,” says GJM Managing Partner Kevin Gilmore.    

There are currently several opportunities at GJM for those just beginning their careers, and for more experienced professionals in tax, assurance, and risk advisory. Learn more at GJMLTD.com/careers.

Established in 1996, Gilmore Jasion Mahler, LTD (GJM) is the largest public accounting firm in Northwest Ohio, with offices in Maumee and Findlay. Locally owned, GJM offers cloud-based accounting and provides comprehensive services including assurance, business & transaction advisory, healthcare management advisory, outsourced accounting, and risk advisory. The firm’s professionals specialize in industries including construction & real estate, healthcare, manufacturing & distribution, nonprofit, private equity and utilities.

Studying for the CPA exam takes dedication, determination and a great deal of your time. If you're struggling to get it done, here's a fun and helpful video that offers up some suggestions from some GJM staff who've recently passed the exam. 

Established in 1996, Gilmore Jasion Mahler, LTD (GJM) is the largest public accounting firm in Northwest Ohio, with offices in Maumee and Findlay. Locally owned, GJM offers cloud-based accounting and provides comprehensive services including assurance, business & transaction advisory, healthcare management advisory, outsourced accounting, and risk advisory. The firm’s professionals specialize in industries including construction & real estate, healthcare, manufacturing & distribution, nonprofit, private equity and utilities.