HAB - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Employee
- Senior Tax Manager
Aaron Boettcher joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2020 after more than a decade of working in public tax compliance and business consulting.
In his role as a Senior Tax Manager in the Firm's Green Bay office, Aaron specializes in business and individual tax planning, tax return compliance, succession planning, and business consulting for clients. He has extensive experience calculating the Employee Retention Credit for clients.
Recently, Aaron has taken the lead on providing clients with in-depth help in regard to Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness. He has consulted clients with everything related to the PPP from initial loan application questions, allocating loan proceeds across expenses, and applying for loan forgiveness.
Abe Leis is the firm's Managing Partner, based in La Crosse, WI, the firm's headquarters. He joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 1998 after starting his career as an intern. He became Managing Partner in 2016 and oversees the firm's ten offices and the daily management of the firm.
Abe also serves clients and has extensive knowledge and experience working with commercial entities, real estate entities, tax credit projects, retirement plan audits and private school audits.
Job Titles:
- Senior Human Resources Generalist
As a Partner from the firm's La Crosse office, she leads a team that provides financial accounting and consulting services to housing authorities nationwide. She joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2006 and has served as a manager of the firm's housing authority services division for the past six years. Campbell is a speaker at financial training events the firm presents to housing authorities.
Art Raak joined Hawkins Ash CPAs as a partner, following a 2013 merger of the Minnesota based accounting firm , Wolter & Raak. He was a partner of that firm since 1982.
Art's experience is primarily small business and farm consulting with emphasis on transition planning and implementation, income and estate tax planning and preparation services.
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- Director of Firm Accounting / CFO
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- Information Technology Manager
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- Partner
- Accounting Standards, Articles, Nonprofit
Brittany is a Partner in the Firm's La Crosse office. In this role, she provides audit services to tax credit projects, educational agencies, nonprofit organizations, and commercial enterprises. She is the chairperson for the Firm's nonprofit services group and a member of the Firm's Audit and Accounting Committee.
Daniel Moriarty has worked in public accounting since 1981. He became a partner in 1991 at Anderson Tackman, which merged with Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2018.
In addition to overseeing the day-to-day office operations of the Mequon, WI, office, Dan provides tax, audit and advisory services to family-owned and operated businesses. His work focuses on industries that include real estate, manufacturing, distributing and transportation. He provides services to contractors, service industries, family limited partnerships and investment companies.
Dan also provides audits of employee benefit plans. He assists businesses with acquisitions, sales of businesses and succession planning.
Job Titles:
- Accounting Services Manager
Debbie Denny joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2008. She is an Accounting Services Manager, Advanced Certified QuickBooks Desktop ProAdvisor and Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor. She has been certified in QuickBooks for more than 20 years.
Debbie specializes in software consulting and training, small business accounting and tax preparation. She also is experienced in Sage 50 software.
Job Titles:
- Manager in the Neenah, WI
Diane works with construction software programs Sage 300, Sage 100, and Master Builder, manufacturing software programs Epicor-Vista and Epicor-Vantage, and accounting software programs QuickBooks and Sage50Accounting. She also works with clients on corporate, partnership and individual income tax planning and preparation, as well as preparing compilations and reviews of financial statements. In addition, Diane works with not-for-profit entities on accounting and income tax issues.
Experience That Adds Up
Diane Turke is a manager in the Neenah, WI, office. She joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2021. As a Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional, Diane specializes in assisting construction businesses with their internal accounting systems, budgeting and planning, income tax considerations, and risk management.
Diane works with construction software programs Sage 300, Sage 100, and Master Builder, manufacturing software programs Epicor-Vista and Epicor-Vantage, and accounting software programs QuickBooks and Sage50Accounting. She also works with clients on corporate, partnership and individual income tax planning and preparation, as well as preparing compilations and reviews of financial statements. In addition, Diane works with not-for-profit entities on accounting and income tax issues.
Diane is extremely active with many community not-for-profit and professional organizations in her spare time. She is currently serving as Treasurer of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Neenah and Shepherd's Care Community Outreach. Diane is also a board member for Friendship Place, Inc. Professionally, Diane is a member of the Fox Valley Construction Financial Management Association.
Gina Kuckkahn joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2021 at the Firm's Neenah, WI, location. As an administrative assistant, Gina serves as one of the initial contacts for clients. In addition to performing various administrative roles, Gina also attends various income tax seminars and assists with the preparation and proofing of tax returns during tax season.
Greg Kenworthy is a Partner at Hawkins Ash CPAs in the Firm's Winona and La Crosse offices and oversees the accounting and tax services provided to privately held businesses and individuals.
He is the Partner-in-Charge of the Winona office and provides tax return preparation and review, tax planning, business valuation services, and financial statement compilation and review. He specializes in small business tax consulting and advising.
Prior to and during his time at Hawkins Ash CPAs, Greg served two tours of duty with the Army in Iraq.
Heather joined Hawkins Ash CPAs as a manager in the Firm's Neenah, WI, office. She provides support for the QuickBooks suite of products, including QuickBooks Pro, Premier, Enterprise, and online platforms. Heather also assists the Firm in training clients on bookkeeping and payroll reporting procedures.
Heather works with clients to prepare individual, corporate, payroll, and partnership tax returns and projections. As a go-to for financial statement updates and reporting requirement changes, Heather also assists with the preparation of financial statement compilations and reviews.
With nearly two decades of experience in tax preparation and accounting, Holly Pett joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2018 when the Firm made an acquisition.
She is our Firm's newest Executive Committee member. Also, she leads the Mequon office as Partner-in-Charge. As the Partner-in-charge in the Firm's Mequon, WI, office, she specializes in reviewing tax returns and assisting with staff training.
Job Titles:
- Supervisor
- Senior Supervisor
Jack is currently a senior supervisor in the Firm's Neenah, WI, office. Jack handles matters dealing with individual, corporate, and trust tax returns as well as general accounting and bookkeeping services.
Jay Kramer joined Hawkins Ash CPAs as a partner in 2008. Prior to joining the firm, he was with Virchow Krause & Company, LLC. Jay's practice focuses on tax services for small businesses, S corporations, limited liability companies and individuals.
Jeff Tyczkowski joined Hawkins Ash CPAs as a partner, following a 2021 merger of the Wisconsin based accounting firm, Roberts, Ritschke & Tyczkowski. He was a partner of that firm since 1991. Throughout his career, Jeff has worked with a wide array of clients.
Jeff specializes in providing accounting and tax advice for owner-managed businesses, with a focus on working with manufacturers. In addition, he provides tax advice for preparation for individuals, corporations, estates, and trusts.
Jeff is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting and a minor in Finance. He is also a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Jeff joined Hawkins Ash CPAs as a partner, following a 2021 merger of the Wisconsin-based accounting firm, Roberts, Ritschke & Tyczkowski. He was a partner of that firm since 1991. Throughout his career, Jeff has worked with a wide array of clients.
Jill joined Hawkins Ash CPAs with over 30 years of administrative experience in 2021 at the Firm's Neenah, WI, location. As an administrative assistant, Jill performs various administrative and customer service roles.
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager
- Accounting Standards, Business, Guides
- Accounting Standards, Company News, Guides
- Director of Accounting and Auditing
Joe Haas joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2008. He is the director of audit and accounting for the firm and is a senior manager. He serves as the in-charge auditor for several municipality, employee benefit plan, school district and commercial audits. He is a member of the firm's governmental service and employee benefit plan service groups.
As a Partner in the Mequon office of Hawkins Ash CPAs, Judy Haven provides tax planning and compliance services to a variety of businesses and individuals concentrating on maximizing their bottom line while striving to communicate effectively and provide excellent client service. She performs tax research and planning and reviews business, individual, trust, and estate tax returns. Judy specializes in trust, estate, and gift tax. With 30 years of experience in public accounting, Judy specializes in trust, estate, and gift tax.
Keith has been in public accounting since 1990. He is a partner in the Firm's Neenah, WI, office. With his diverse tax background, Keith works with family-owned businesses with an emphasis in pass-through partnerships and S-corporations. He also assists individuals with estate and charitable planning techniques and helps clients meet the associated estate and trust filing requirements. Connect with Keith.
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager
- Senior Tax Manager
Kim is currently a senior tax manager in the Firm's Neenah, WI, office. She has more than 25 years of accounting experience.
Kim has extensive experience in the preparation and planning of individual, trust, estate, and corporate tax returns; performing certified business valuations; helping clients resolve issues with the Internal Revenue Service and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue; and assisting clients with QuickBooks issues.
Lance Campbell is the Partner-in-Charge of the Rochester, MN office. Lance is responsible for providing tax services to individuals, businesses and agricultural clients. He also provides compilation services.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Articles, Employee Benefit Plan
- Payroll
Monica Hauser joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2002. In 2012, she became a firm partner. Monica is partner-in-charge of the La Crosse office. She specializes in audit services for housing authorities, municipalities and school districts. She is also a member of the firm's Governmental Service Group and HUD Services Group.
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Nick provides a variety of tax services, including individual, corporate, and trust tax returns. His projects also include payroll reports; assisting with compilations and reviews; and general accounting and bookkeeping services. He assists clients with QuickBooks issues and is a QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Paula Haferman is currently a senior manager in the Firm's Neenah, WI, office. She provides a variety of business and individual tax services, including tax preparation and review.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Articles, Employee Benefit Plan
Randy Juedes joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2001. As partner-in-charge of the Medford, WI, office, Randy's experience includes audits of commercial entities and employee benefit plans and individual and corporate taxation. Randy is chairperson of the firm's Employee Benefit Plan Service Committee and is a member of the Accounting and Audit Committee.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Construction, Employee Benefit Plan, Financial Institution, Nonprofit
Randy Miller has provided accounting and auditing services from the firm's Manitowoc, WI office since 1982. He is the quality control partner of the firm's Accounting and Auditing Committee. He is also a member of the firm's Employee Benefit Plan Service Group and Governmental Service Group.
Randy has extensive experience providing accounting and auditing services to governmental entities, nonprofit organizations and employee benefit plans. He is the firm's designated partner for the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center.
Russell has over 40 years of experience in public accounting. He joined Hawkins Ash CPAs as a Partner in 2021 following the merger of the Wisconsin-based accounting firm, Roberts, Ritschke & Tyczkowski. He provides tax advice and preparation of individual and corporate tax returns, including those that involve complex tax issues. In addition, he provides financial consulting and accounting services to an array of owner-managed businesses. Specifically, Russ has worked with many medical practices throughout his tenure, including many veterinary practices. Connect with Russell.
Ryan Laughlin joined Hawkins Ash CPAs as a Partner in 2021. With over 20 years of professional experience with regional, national, and global public accounting firms, Ryan utilizes a unique blend of accounting, tax, and legal expertise to provide tax and transactional planning to business owners, individuals, and families. Ryan manages multiple consultative planning projects and assists with client engagements for Hawkins Ash CPAs associates and partners throughout the Firm.
Ryan Laughlin, CPA, MST, JD, AEP, has joined Hawkins Ash CPAs, a regional, full-service public accounting firm. Laughlin is now a partner based in the Firm's Green Bay office. "Ryan brings an excellent reputation and a network of professionals in Northeast Wisconsin...
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Accounting Standards, Articles, Nonprofit, Tax
- Accounting Standards, Guides, Nonprofit
- Accounting Standards, Nonprofit
Sandra Jensen joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2001. As a partner in the firm's La Crosse, WI office, she provides audit, attest, and consulting services for nonprofit, religious organizations, and educational agency audits. She is a member of the WICPA Nonprofit & Healthcare Financial Conference Task Force and a member of the firm's nonprofit service group.
Vicki Krueger has 35 years of experience in tax and payroll services. She joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2021 and is a Partner in the firm's Neenah, WI, office. Vicki prepares tax returns and projections for individuals and trusts. She also oversees the firm's payroll and employer reporting services.
Vicki is active in the community as a member of the Women's Fund of the Oshkosh Community Foundation. She is on the Board of Directors of the Women's Fund of the Oshkosh Community Foundation and a member of the Power Team Committee.
Vince Schamber has been in public accounting since 2000. He joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2018 and is a Partner in the firm's Green Bay, WI, office. He provides tax planning, tax preparation and accounting services to privately held businesses and has thorough experience providing these services to trucking, construction and manufacturing companies and medical practices.
Job Titles:
- Certified Public Accountant
Winona, Minn. - Hawkins Ash CPAs has a new Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the firm's Winona, MN, office.
Associate Hunter Drake recently achieved his CPA designation from the Minnesota State Board of Accountancy. To qualify, he had to pass a rigorous,...