AKRON, Ohio – (July 9, 2020) – Apple Growth Partners (AGP), award-winning accounting and business advisory firm, has announced staff promotions effective July 1. Eleven employees earned career advancement as a result of their commitment to the firm’s clients.
Business valuation department:
- Ben Grimaldi, senior associate
Tax department:
- Christine Waltjen, senior manager
- Dmitriy Berkovich, principal
- Eric Street, senior manager
- Hannah Pearce, supervisor
- Kyle Kerner, senior associate
- Logan Jaworski, senior associate
- Andrew Neal, senior associate
Audit department:
- Krista Steedly, manager
- Carly Williams, supervisor
- Tim Connell, senior associate
The 11 promotions kick off the firm’s new fiscal year, after achieving several milestones during 2019 – 2020. The firm was named a Best Employer by Crain’s Cleveland Business and a Top Workplace by the Cleveland Plain Dealer, both for the second consecutive year. The firm recently expanded its executive committee by adding two female executives to the governing board – Christine Waltjen, CPA, and Susan Burnoski, CPA.
“These top performers rose to the challenges our firm and clients faced during the COVID-19 intrusion earlier this year,” comments Chuck Mullen, chairman. “Transitioning to a remote workforce during the extended tax season provided unplanned obstacles. Our staff members not only supported their clients during the transition but also played a significant role in our internal culture by maintaining productivity and positivity. This year’s staff promotions are particularly exceptional due to the unforeseen circumstances.”
About Apple Growth Partners
Apple Growth Partners is an award-winning accounting and business advisory firm with more than 76 years of helping grow local businesses. With offices in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and Kent, AGP offers a full range of services, including audit and assurance, tax planning and compliance, business valuation, litigation consulting, employee stock ownership plans, and transaction advisory services. To learn more, visit www.applegrowth.com.
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