Defiance Office
Anthony L. Gericke, CPA
Tony began his career with Shultz Huber & Associates in 1998. He has overall responsibility 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 Fortune-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
- Assistant Church Treasurer
- Board/Committee Member of Various Non-Profit Entities
Tyson L. Stuckey, CPA, CVA, MAFM
Tyson’s responsibilities include providing accounting, auditing, and taxation services as well as 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
Terry L. Melton, CPA
Terry oversees our firm’s audit and accounting practice. Prior to joining Shultz Huber & Associates, Terry was on the audit staff of a big six accounting firm.
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
- Defiance Rotary Foundation Trustee
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 and restaurant. 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
- Defiance Kiwanis Board Member and Chairman of the Finance Committee.
- St. Michael’s Holy Name Society Treasurer and Finance Committee Member
Rob Bourn, CPA
Rob joined the firm in 2008 and is now a principal. Prior to returning to northwest Ohio, Rob was a manager with a regional CPA firm based in the Dayton, Ohio, area. He 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 including manufacturing, professional services, real estate and construction.
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
- Treasurer of the Wauseon Chamber of Commerce
- Net Sense, a Professional Business Network, Finance Committee
Wanda M. Augsburger, CPA, CGMA
Wanda joined the firm in 2016 as a staff accountant. 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
- Beta Alpha Psi, the International Honors Organization for Financial Information Professionals
Shane Manson
Shane joined the firm in 1999 as our IT manger/vonsultant. He manages and supports the firm’s technology systems in all four locations of Shultz Huber & Associates. He also provides consulting, support and technology services to the firm’s clients as well as other area businesses.
Certifications:
- Microsoft Certified Professional
- Certified Sonic Wall Security Administrator
Penny Relyea
Penny joined the firm in 2000. Her responsibilities include providing accounting services to various clients. She has extensive training in client bookkeeping solutions and payroll taxes.
Education:
- Northwest State Community College, Associate Degree in Accounting
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
Professional and Community Involvement:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
Mindy Craft
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
Jordan Mack
Jordan joined the firm in 2012 as a staff accountant. Jordan’s previous finance and accounting experience is in the metal fabrication industry.
Education:
- Butler University, Bachelor of Science in Finance
Brooke Bany
Brooke joined the firm in October 2013 as an accountant. Her responsibilities include preparing monthly accounting work as well as individual and business tax preparation and financial statement reporting.
Education:
- The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration Specializing in Accounting
- Ashland University, Master's in Business Administration
Alex Schomaeker
Alex joined the firm in 2014 as a staff accountant. 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
Deb Nixon
Deb joined the firm in 2005. Her responsibilities include payroll preparation and ordering office supplies and forms.
Education:
- Davis Junior College
Diane Wahl
Diane joined the firm in 2011. Her responsibilities include receptionist and administrative duties, filing, and assembling corporate returns, personal tax returns and financial statements.
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
Carol J. Maag
Carol joined the firm in 2014. Her responsibilities include payroll preparation and administrative support.
Grace McIntosh
Grace joined the firm in 2016 as a staff accountant. Her responsibilities include preparing accounting work as well as tax preparation and financial statement reporting for both individuals and businesses.
Education:
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Thomas Edison State University, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration With a Concentration in Accounting
Professional & Community Involvement:
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Assistant Church Treasurer
Lori Phlipot
Lori joined the firm in 2017 as a payroll manager. Prior to joining Shultz Huber & Associates, she worked in payroll for a local retailer for over 26 years and for a construction company for three years.
Education:
Northwest State Community College, Associate Degree in Accounting