Department of Accounting

Brent C. Mussery

Chair

Vice President – Internal Audit

Welltower

Brent Mussery serves as Vice President of Internal Audit. He joined Welltower (previously Health Care REIT) in May 2011. Mr. Mussery’s primary focus is developing and leading the internal audit function to add value to the organization. Among his responsibilities are serving as an objective consultative resource, assessing internal controls and accounting systems and overseeing compliance with policies and procedures.

Prior to joining the company, Mr. Mussery was a Regional Internal Audit Director at Owens-Illinois. He also worked for Ernst & Young, LLP and PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP.  Mr. Mussery received a B.S.B.A. from The University of Toledo. He is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Chartered Global Management Accountant and a Chartered Information Technology Professional.

Brandi Carson, CPA

Director of Finance and Accounting

La-Z-Boy Inc

Brandi Carson, a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA), is a Toledo native and proud graduate of The University of Toledo, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting. She currently serves as Director of Finance and Accounting at La-Z-Boy Inc., overseeing financial reporting, internal controls, analysis, and team development for the company’s Residential division. Brandi brings a broad range of experience from prior roles at large publicly traded companies and as an Audit Manager with PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she led audits for clients in the retail and consumer products industries.

She is an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Ohio Society of CPAs, and the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA). Deeply committed to her community, Brandi supports programs that promote education, financial literacy, and career readiness, and serves on advisory committees aligned with preparing students for success in the business world. 

Bret Clark, CPA

Managing Partner

Toledo Office of GBQ Partners

Bret Clark is the Managing Partner of the Toledo Office of GBQ Partners.  Bret joined GBQ in 2020 following the firm’s merger with Weber Clark, Ltd. He has more than 30 years of experience providing assurance and consulting services to mostly closely-held businesses in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing and distribution, transportation and logistics, and service businesses. Additionally, Bret serves clients in the construction and nonprofit industries.  Bret also leads the practice development efforts of the firm's local office. 

Bret earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toledo and is active in the business community and currently serves as Treasurer for several organizations including the Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce,  Historic South Initiative and the S.P. Jermain Foundation.

Eric Golus

Clark Schaefer Hackett

Eric Golus is one of the newest shareholders at Clark Schaefer Hackett following a merger in 2017 with LublinSussman. Eric was with LublinSussman Group for 20 years as an audit partner of the firm.  He specializes in providing accounting, auditing, tax and business consulting services, and has significant experience with for-profit and non-profit organizations, including many organizations subject to A-133 reporting.

Eric is the current Treasurer for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Services of Northwestern Ohio and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Mike Hanf, CPA, CGMA

Partner & Construction Practice leader

William Vaughan Company

Mike Hanf is a partner with William Vaughan Company with more than 27 years of experience advising entrepreneurs, family-owned businesses and Fortune 1000 entities on a wide range of tax planning and business matters. His vast knowledge of tax regulation allows him to deliver solutions that fit his clients’ needs and position them for the future. In addition to consulting on tax and accounting issues, Mike has vast experience addressing the broader business matters that drive sustained value.

Prior to joining William Vaughan Company, Mike founded DHC, LLC where he spent 13 years advising a wide range of clients on financial and business matters. In addition, he devoted 10 years of his career serving clients at Ernst & Young.  He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Toledo.

Teresa Homan, CPA

Business Planning & Analysis Manager

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Ms. Homan serves as Business Planning & Analysis Manager for Marathon Petroleum Corporation.  She has been with Marathon Petroleum for over 20 years, joining the company in May 2002.  She’s been in her current role since November 2016.  Ms. Homan’s current responsibilities include oversight of the Company’s analytics, forecasting and budgeting functions.  Prior to her current position, Ms. Homan served as Marathon Petroleum’s Investor Relations Manager, serving as a primary contact for current and prospective investors.  Prior to this, Ms. Homan served as Marathon Petroleum’s Financial Reporting Manager, in which she oversaw the company’s internal and external financial reporting functions, including preparing Marathon Petroleum’s Form 10-Q’s and 10-K’s to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a quarterly basis.  Ms. Homan has held numerous other positions at Marathon Petroleum, including positions both within and outside of accounting.

Prior to joining Marathon Petroleum, Ms. Homan worked at Arthur Anderson LLP for 3 years.

Ms. Homan has a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Toledo, with a major in accounting, and a Master of Business Administration from Bowling Green State University.  She is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Ms. Homan is a member of the Ohio Society of CPA’s, serves on the University of Toledo’s Accounting Advisory Board and serves on both Van Buren High School’s Finance Committee and Athletics Boosters organization.

Doug Homer, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Designetics, Inc.

Doug Homer, CPA, is currently the Chief Financial Officer at Designetics, Inc. in Holland, OH.  Previously, Doug was the Director of Global Audit and Enterprise Risk Management for Libbey in Toledo.  Doug led the global internal audit function as well as worked with senior management to identify, evaluate and manage the key enterprise risks that impact the Company’s strategy.  Prior to joining Libbey in 2013, Doug was the Global Audit leader at O-I from 2004 where he built the internal audit function from a staff of three to a global group of 25 professionals over the course of three years and also led the Company’s initial efforts to comply with the provision of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Also while at O-I, Doug started the Company’s first Enterprise Risk Management function. Before Joining O-I, Doug was a senior manager in the audit practice of Ernst & Young where he specialized in audits of privately held entrepreneurial growth companies as well as global manufacturing and distribution clients.

Doug received his BBA in Accounting from The University of Toledo in 1992 and his M.B.A. from The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business in 2006. Doug is also a licensed CPA in Ohio and also a Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA). He is also a frequent speaker to various classes in the College of Business and Innovation and actively participates in his Company talent recruiting efforts on various campuses.

Lauren Knauss, CPA

Senior Manager 

PwC

Lauren Knauss is a Senior Manager at PwC with over 8 years of comprehensive experience in the firm’s assurance practice. Her areas of expertise include auditing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and evaluating internal controls over financial reporting. Lauren is the Volunteer Chairman of the Greater Toledo Classic. Lauren received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a specialization in Accounting from The Ohio State University. She is a Certified Public Accountant in Ohio and Michigan.

Megan Massi, CPA

Senior Functional Consultant

Workday

Megan Massi, CPA, is a Senior Functional Consultant with Workday, specializing in financial implementations. Previously she worked for Genmab, a biotechnology company with their U.S. operations based out of the New York Metropolitan area. There, she was responsible for managing global accounting operations and financial business processes, with a focus on system implementations. Megan started her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers in the Audit Practice. Additionally, Megan is a graduate of The University of Toledo where she earned both her M.S.A. and a B.B.A. with a dual major in Accounting and Finance. In her free time, Megan can be found running or reading.

Desirae McCloskey,CPA

Global Business Service Leader

Owens Corning

Desirae McCloskey serves as a Global Business Service Leader for Owens Corning and is on the leadership team for the Finance and Accounting Leadership Program (FALP). She has been with Owens Corning since 2017.  Prior to this, Ms. McCloskey served as the External Reporting Leader, in which she oversaw the company’s external financial reporting functions, including preparing Owens Corning’s Form 10-Q’s and 10-K’s to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on a quarterly basis.  Ms. McCloskey has held other positions at Owens Corning, primarily within the accounting department. 

Prior to joining Owens Corning, Ms. McCloskey was a Manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers within the Toledo Assurance practice.  Ms. McCloskey received a B.S.B.A. from Ohio Northern University and her MSA from the University of Toledo.  She is also a Certified Public Accountant.

Connie Neese, CPA

Manager, Assurance

Clifton Larson Allen LLP

Connie Neese began her career with CLA in 2019 in the assurance service line, working on engagements for a variety of organizations, primarily in the nonprofit industry. She is a member of the Young Advisory Council for CLA Western Ohio office, where she leads the recruiting initiative. Connie is a proud graduate of The University of Toledo, earning her bachelor (2017) and M.S.A. (2019) degrees. Connie is also a member of the St. Joan of Arc Parish Finance Committee and Ursuline Convent Foundation Board. When she is not at work, you can often find Connie in the gym coaching volleyball at St. Ursula Academy and Toledo Volleyball Club. Go Rockets!

Christine M. Slade, CPA

Senior Audit Manager

Rehmann

Christine Slade is a Senior Audit Manager with Rehmann and is located in the Toledo office.  Christine has worked as an auditor in a wide variety of industries during her career, including manufacturing, distribution, not-for profit organizations and employee benefit plans.  She has worked on both closely held businesses and on publically traded company audits, including the implementation and performance of Sarbanes Oxley compliance auditing. Christine has served as a senior manager on audits, reviews, agreed upon procedures and special projects and focuses on closely-held companies and not-for profit engagements.

Christine joined Rehmann in 2013 in conjunction with our business combination with Spilman, Hills & Heidebrink, Ltd. Prior to joining Spilman in 2007, she gained valuable experience in the audit department of PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, Toledo.  Christine is a graduate of Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance.

Jaimee Weaver, CPA

Managing Partner of Office (MPO)

Clifton Larson Allen LLP

Jaimee Weaver is the lead tax partner in the Maumee office of Gilmore, Jasion & Mahler, Ltd., with over 13 years of experience in public accounting. Jaimee began her career with PricewaterhouseCoopers providing tax services to a broad range of clients and joined Gilmore, Jasion & Mahler, Ltd. in 2003.

Jaimee provides tax planning and compliance services for individuals and all types of businesses in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, healthcare and professional services. Jaimee graduated from Bowling Green State University with a bachelor's of Science degree in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Accounting. Jaimee is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Patty Wettle, CPA

Tax Manager 
Plante Moran

Patty Wettle, CPA is a Tax Manager at Plante Moran, a regional accounting firm, in the Toledo office.  Patty graduated with both her bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting from The University of Toledo. She served as the UToledo campus recruiting lead at Plante Moran. Patty has a wide variety of tax clients ranging from individual returns to large corporate returns. Her focus is on Income Tax Provision calculations and reviews in conjunction with the Audit team. She is a lifelong Toledo resident and is involved with the Warehouse District Association. 

Alison Yoder, CPA

Senior Manager, Assurance

Ernst & Young LLP

Alison Yoder is an Assurance Senior Manager at EY and has served SEC registrants and private companies across a variety of industries in the Toledo and Chicago markets. She began her career in 2016 at the EY Chicago office, where she spent the first three years before transferring to EY Toledo to be back in her hometown.

Alison has successfully led the implementation of EY’s data analytics audit strategy for both public and private clients. Her experience encompasses complex accounting and audit areas, including revenue recognition, inventory management, and pension accounting, with a particular focus on auditing internal controls. Alison also leads the recruiting efforts for the EY Toledo office and is actively involved in the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Program.

Alison holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Information Systems from Loyola University Chicago and is a Certified Public Accountant in Ohio.