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Zinner & Co. Adds Four New Firm Members

by | 13 Jan | Firm news

Zinner & Co. LLP is proud to announce the addition of four new members to the firm’s dedicated group of diversely skilled professionals.

Mike Jaworske brings seventeen years of experience in the Information Technology field to his new position as our Network Administrator.

With over twenty years of experience in the accounting and office management fields, Wendy Zimmerman joins Zinner & Co. as our newest Paraprofessional.

Our Tax Staff recently acquired Cleveland State University graduate Robert O’Neil, who has previous experience at Ciuni & Pachini and the IRS-sponsored Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. 

The latest addition to our firm is Staff Auditor Carl Blankschaen, who brings tax and audit experience for clients of all sizes from firms like Ernst & Young LLP. Carl is a graduate of John Carroll University. 

We welcome all of our new hires to the Zinner & Co. family and look forward to a prosperous and long-lasting future with each of them!

Since 1938, Zinner has counseled individuals and businesses from start-up to succession. At Zinner, we strive to ensure we understand your business and recognize threats that could impact your financial situation.
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