H&J - Certified Public Accountants

OUR TEAM

 
DONALD A. JESKO, CPA - TAX PARTNER - With 25 years in public accounting, Don has a diverse background that offers a great combination of experience for clients to draw upon. Don is a graduate of Bowling Green University. In addition to providing technical assistance to clients, Don also coaches CEOs to assist them in "Building A Healthy Organization." Areas of special expertise include:
•Complex corporate & business tax planning matters such as mergers, liquidations, controlled groups, qualified plans, incentive arrangements & buy-sell agreements
•Estates & trusts as they relate to estate & gift planning, including strategies to provide for family liquidity needs
•New business entity selection
•Multi-state tax issues
 
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TIMOTHY J. VALENTINO, CPA - PARTNER Tim brings 22 years of public accounting experience to bear on his clients' challenges. He is among our firm's best instructors & works often & successfully with clients' accounting staffs. Tim is a graduate of Miami University. Areas of expertise include:
•Instructing & consulting with clients' on-staff accounting teams
•Businesses in the manufacturing, service & health care industries
•Accounting & tax issues that impact small businesses
 
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BRIAN J. CLARKE, CPA - PARTNER - Brian's broad experience has been amassed during his 18 years in public accounting. He is a graduate of John Carroll University. Areas of special expertise include:
•Manufacturing
•Commercial printing
•Service industries
•Syndicated real estate partnerships
•Construction
 
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DAVID F. ZARLENGA, CPA, CVA - PARTNER - Dave has 20 years of experience in public accounting. He is also a Certified Valuation Analyst -- a credential which allows him to provide opinions as to the value of a business & provide expert testimony in a variety of legal situations. He is a graduate of John Carroll University. Areas of special expertise include:
•Non-profit organizations
•Restaurants
•Hotels
•Retail industries
•Bank financing, especially government-funded loans
•Manufacturing
•Developing budgets & forecasts
•Business valuations
 
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KENNETH S. RAKES, CPA - PARTNER-ELECT - Ken's career in public accounting spans 20 years. He is a graduate of John Carroll University. Areas of special expertise include:
•Tax planning & preparation services for individuals, partnerships, corporations, estates & trusts
•Manufacturing
•Wholesale & retail
•Service industries
•Non-profit organizations
•Sub-Chapter S corporations
•Personal financial planning services
 
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ROLLAND B. STANDISH, CPA -
PARTNER-ELECT - Rolly has over 20 years in public accounting & is a graduate of Cleveland State University. Areas of special expertise include:
•Auditing & consulting not-for-profit organizations
•Family-owned businesses
•Manufacturing
•Hospitality
•Publishing
 
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DEBORAH A. BAILLIE, CPA - Debbie has 24 years in public accounting, 4 years in industry, 2 years of teaching in college. She is a graduate of Loyola University, New Orleans, LA. Debbie has a master's degree in taxation from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. Areas of special expertise include:
•Tax compliance for individuals
•Tax compliance for small businesses
•Accounting & payroll tax compliance for small business.
 
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JACQUELINE A. JUSTUS, ACCOUNTANT - Jackie has 16 years of accounting & business management experience with family-owned companies in the retail & service industries. She earned her bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University. Areas of special expertise include:
•Accounting & consulting for small business
•Not-for-profit organization audits
 
Jackie is a three year member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals™ (IAAP) & is currently President of the North Coast Chapter which serves Lake, Geauga & Ashtabula counties.
 
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ANGELA D. MOLLOHAN, OFFICE
ADMINISTRATOR - Angie has over 20 years of administrative support & business management experience. She is a Notary Public. Areas of special expertise include:
•Database, software & website
 administration
•Document processing
•Special projects
 
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ROSE M. BAKER, ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT - Rose helps in keeping the office of H&J running efficiently. She has over 12 years of administrative support experience & over 7 years experience purchasing in a manufacturing environment. Areas of special expertise include:
•Customer service
•Subcontracting/negotiating quotes
•Office administration
 
Rose is a member of the North Coast Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals™ (IAAP).
 
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