St. Marys Office
Kimberly A. Ray, CPA, MBA
Kim joined the firm in 2004 and is a shareholder. She prepares business and individual tax returns, offers business and accounting software consulting services, prepares financial statements and conducts estate planning. Kim specializes in agriculture, manufacturing, construction and service industries.
Education:
- Wright State University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance
- Wright State University, Master's in Business Administration, Concentrating in Management, Innovation & Change
Professional and Community Involvement:
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Golden Key International Honour Society
- St. Marys Rotary Club
- United Way of Auglaize County, Treasurer
Amy Balster
Amy joined the firm in 2021. Her primary responsibilities include preparation of business and individual tax returns, bookkeeping, and preparation of financial statements.
Education:
- University of Cincinnati, Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Kara Dahlke
Kara joined the firm in 2021. Her primary responsibilities include preparation of business and individual tax returns, bookkeeping, and preparation of financial statements.
Education:
Ohio Northern University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Peggy Drees
Peggy joined the firm in 2016. Prior to joining the team at SH&A, she was in the banking and financial services industry for 21 years. Her responsibilities include administrative duties and payroll preparation, including payroll reports and assembly of tax returns and financial statements.
Jill Griesdorn, CPA
Jill joined the firm in 2018. Before joining the SH&A team, she worked in campaign finance and the legal field. Jill provides services to a broad range of clients including preparing monthly accounting work, business and individual tax preparation, and financial statement reporting.
Education:
- Wright State University, Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting
- Wright State University, Bachelor of Science in Education
Professional and Community Involvement:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
- St. Marys Kiwanis Board Member
- Women in Leadership of West Central Ohio
- Mercer County Republican Party
Clara Maurer
Clara joined the firm in 2021 with three years of previous accounting experience. As a payroll specialist, her primary responsibility is preparing payroll and completing related payroll activities including tax deposits and reports. Her main goal is to help ease the burden of payroll for our clients.
Education:
- The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Arts in Biology
- Columbus State Community College, Certificate of Accounting Concentration
Jenessa Peters
jenessa.peters@sha.cpa
Jenessa joined the firm in 2016 after nearly four years of accounting experience at another firm. As a payroll specialist, her primary responsibility is preparing payroll and completing related payroll activities, such as tax deposits and reports. Her goal is to ease the burden of payroll for the clients she serves.
Education:
- University of Northwestern Ohio, Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Kent Poor, CPA
Kent joined the firm in 2016. His primary responsibilities include providing accounting, auditing and taxation services to clients in several industries. Kent has 18 years of previous public accounting experience with a Columbus firm.
Education:
- The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance
Professional and Community Involvement:
- American Institute of CPAs
- Ohio Society of CPAs
Jenna L. Schmitmeyer, CPA
Jenna joined the firm in 2016. Her primary responsibilities include providing accounting, auditing and taxation services to various clients in several industries. Prior to joining the firm, she was an in-charge auditor with a regional CPA firm in Columbus, Ohio.
Education:
- The Ohio State University, Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Professional and Community Involvement:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants