Defiance Office
Tyson L. Stuckey, CPA, CVA, MAFM
Tyson is the firm’s managing shareholder and is responsible for the firm’s strategic direction and operations. That includes working with the shareholder group to set long-term and short-term goals and implementing strategies and initiatives as they relate to these goals. In addition, Tyson is a client service shareholder and is responsible for providing accounting, auditing and taxation services to business and their owners. He leads the firm’s valuation services, assisting business owners in determining a value for their company for succession planning, gifting, estate values, sales and mergers, and other purposes. Prior to joining Shultz Huber & Associates, Inc., Tyson was a manager at a big six accounting firm.
Education:
- Goshen College, Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting, Business Information Systems, and Mathematics
- Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University, Masters in Accounting and Financial Management
- Tyson is a CPA in Ohio and Indiana as well as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
Professional and Community Involvement:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Indiana Society of Certified Public Accounts
- National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
- Participant in Several Community Civic and Professional Organizations
- Accounting and Finance Instructor at Several Colleges and Universities
Rob Bourn, CPA
Rob is a shareholder with the firm. He has over 20 years of experience providing accounting, auditing and tax services to clients in a variety of industries. Rob's industry experience includes manufacturing, general contractors, specialty trade contractors, professional services, and not for profit organizations. He also assists in the firm's tax administration, which includes providing direction and support, ensuring team members have the knowledge, skills and resources to provide quality service to clients.
Education:
- University of Toledo, Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy
Professional and Community Involvement:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Past President of the Wauseon Chamber of Commerce
- NetSense, a Professional Business Network
- Defiance Premier Networking
- Defiance Chamber of Commerce Director
Anthony L. Gericke, CPA
Tony began his career with Shultz Huber & Associates in 1998 and is a principal with the firm. He has overall responsibilities for the firm's tax functions, which include consulting, review of business tax returns and research of technical tax matters firm-wide. Prior to joining SH&A, Tony worked at a big four accounting firm as well as a Fourtune-500 manufacturing company.
Education:
- Hillsdale College, Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
Professional and Community Involvement:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Board/Committee Member of Various Non-Profit Entities
Terry L. Melton, CPA
Terry is experienced in financial accounting as well as federal, state and local income tax areas. He has worked with clients in a wide variety of industries. Prior to joining Shultz Huber & Associates, Terry was on the audit staff of a big eight accounting firm. Prior to that, Terry served as a Captain in the United States Air Force. He has worked in a semi-retirement status since May 2015.
Education:
- Bowling Green State University, Master’s Degree in Accounting
Professional and Community Involvement:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Defiance Area Foundation Trustee, Past President, Current Secretary of the Board
- Defiance Rotary Foundation Trustee
- Justin Coressel Foundation Trustee
Wanda M. Augsburger, CPA, CGMA
wanda.augsburger@sha-cpa.com
Wanda joined the firm in 2016. She provides service for a broad range of clients, including individual, trust, partnership and corporate tax return preparation. Prior to joining Shultz Huber & Associates, Wanda worked for a Toledo-area firm preparing business tax returns and financial statements for a variety of clients including retailers, doctors, attorneys and restaurant franchises in multiple states.
Education
- Ohio Northern University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bowling Green State University, Master's Degree in Accountancy
Professional and Community Involvement
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
Brooke L. Bany, MBA, CPA
Brooke joined the firm in 2013. Her responsibilities include preparing monthly accounting work as well as individual and business tax preparation and financial statement reporting. Prior to joining Shultz Huber & Associates, Brooke worked for a small CPA firm and a non-profit organization.
Education:
- The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Specializing in Accounting
- Ashland University, Master's in Business Administration
Professional and Community Involvement:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
- OSU Alumni Club of Northwest Ohio
- Cancer Assistance of Williams County Board of Trustees
Ashley Bissell
Ashley joined the firm in 2005. Her responsibilities include accounting write-up, payroll report preparation, consulting with clients on various business matters, and preparation of financial statements.
Education:
- Bowling Green State University, Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Professional and Community Involvement:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
Vicki Boroff, PHR, SHRM-CP
Vicki joined the firm in 2016 as a human resource consultant. Prior to joining Shultz Huber & Associates, she worked in human resources in the retail sector for several years. Vicki provides small to medium businesses, especially those without an HR department, day-to-day assistance with compliance and employment issues including hiring, terminations, unemployment, workers' compensation, investigations, labor relations and negotiations, training, employee handbooks, benefits and more.
Certifications:
- Professional in Human Resources Certification
- Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional
Professional and Community Involvement:
- Society for Human Resource Management
- Northwest Ohio Human Resource Association
- HR Certification Institute
James J. Burgei, CPA
Jim’s responsibilities include providing accounting, auditing and taxation services to various clients in a number of industries. Industries include construction, professional services, manufacturing, restaurant and non-profit. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a manager with a regional CPA firm in Zanesville, Ohio.
Education:
- The Ohio State University
Professional and Community Involvement:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
- St. Michael’s Holy Name Society Finance Committee Member and Past Treasurer
Valerie Fogle
Valerie joined the firm in 2018. She has over 20 years of experience working in accounting and finance in various industries.Her duties with the firm include managing accounting functions, annual budget formulation, and preparing and analyzing management reports.
Education:
- Tiffin University, Bachelor of Administration in Organizational Management
Professional & Community Involvement:
- Marine Corps League
- Zonta Club of Defiance
- Women's Giving Circle of Defiance County
- St. Mary Parish Finance Council
Alicia Hammon
alicia.hammon@sha-cpa.com
Alicia joined the firm in 2017. Her responsibilities include preparing accounting work, as well as individual and business tax preparation and financial statement reporting. Prior to joining Shultz Huber & Associates, Alicia worked in corporate accounting in Toledo and was a member of the audit staff at a big four firm in Massachusetts.
Education
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- Bryant University, Master's Degree in Professional Accountancy
Carol J. Maag
Carol joined the firm in 2013. Her responsibilities include payroll preparation and administrative support.
Deb Nixon
Deb joined the firm in 2005. Her responsibilities include payroll preparation and ordering office supplies and forms.
Education:
- Davis Junior College
Ryan Nunn
Ryan joined the firm in 2019 as an IT consultant. He assists in implementing, managing and supporting the firm's technology systems. Ryan supports all Shultz Huber & Associates locations, with a primary focus on Defiance, Bryan and Archbold. He also provides consulting, support and technology services to the firm's clients.
Education:
- Northwest State Community College, Associate Degree in Network Administration
Certifications:
Microsoft Certified Professional
Logan Petersen
Logan joined the firm in 2018. His responsibilities include preparing accounting work; business and individual tax preparation; and financial statement reporting.
Education:
- Northwest State Community College, Associate Degree in Accounting
- Defiance College, Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
Penny Relyea
Penny joined the firm in 2000. Her responsibilities include accounting work, payroll reporting, financial statement preparation and assisting clients with business matters. Penny has extensive training in payroll taxes.
Education:
- Northwest State Community College, Associate Degree in Accounting
Alex Schomaeker
Alex joined the firm in 2014. His responsibilities include accounting and tax work for both individuals and businesses.
Education:
- Bowling Green State University, Master’s of Accountancy
- Defiance College, Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
Bart Schwarzbek, CPA
Bart joined the firm in 2017 and has over 30 years of experience in accounting, auditing, tax and consulting. Prior to joining Shultz Huber & Associates, Inc., Bart was an office manager for a regional CPA firm in Fremont, Ohio. Bart’s areas of expertise include real estate, small business, nonprofit and governmental auditing and tax.
Education:
- Capital University, Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Professional & Community Involvement:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Government Finance Officers Association, Special Review Committee Member
- Association of Government Accountants
- Kiwanis International and Other Civic & Professional Organizations
Kris Walters
Kris joined the firm in 2019 and has over 25 years of experience in accounting, auditing, taxes and consulting. Prior to joining Shultz Huber & Associates, Kris was an accountant for a local CPA firm. Her areas of expertise include small business, non-profit and tax
Education:
- Bluffton College, Bachelor's Degree in Accounting & Business Administration (Finance)
Professional and Community Involvement:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
- Treasurer of Miss Northwest Ohio Scholarship Program
Mindy Williams
Mindy joined the firm in 2007. Her responsibilities include preparing monthly accounting work, financial statements, as well as quarterly and annual payroll reports. She also provides assistance to clients on various business matters.
Education:
- Northwest State Community College, Associate Degree in Accounting
- Defiance College, Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Professional and Community Involvement:
- Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor