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Zinner & Co. Promotes Seven of its Staff

by | 4 Jan | Firm news

During a recent year-end Firm address, Managing Partner Robin Baum announced the appointment of Brett W. Neate, CPA, M.Tax, to Partner and the promotions of several of the Firms professional staff:

Gary Sigman, CPA, M.Tax, PFS, AEP to Senior Tax Manager

Chris Valponi, CPA, to Audit & Assurance Manager

Laura Haines, CPA, to Accounting & Tax Services Manager

Richard Huszai, CPA, to Accounting & Tax Services Senior

Robert O’Neil, CPA, to Tax Senior

Susan Licate, MBA, to Communications and Development Director

“We’re proud of our staff and the extraordinary work they produce every day to serve our clients. Their dedication to the firm and commitment to our industry has helped not only their professional growth, but also to strengthen and support the economic success of the firm and of our clients,” said Robin L. Baum, CPA and Managing Partner.
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In addition to the appointments, which take effect January, 1, 2016, the firm also recognized the addition of three support service employees to its staff: Liana Popa, tax administrative assistant; Sue-Ann Sanders, paraprofessional and Yvette Yancy, firm administrative assistant.

Related read: Brett W. Neate, CPA, named Partner

Zinner & Co., now in its 77th year, serves clients with accounting, tax, audit and assurance, and business advisory services across all industries. To learn more, call 216-831-0733 or visit www.zinnerco.com.

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