Three team members recently received promotions to new roles
at CLH, CPAs & Consultants. This comes as
the company, a region-based accounting and business consulting firm, celebrates
its 30th anniversary in business and looks forward to the opening of
a new third location in La Porte, IN, this summer.
Allison Raymond was promoted from senior accountant to
manager, Jacob McVay was promoted from staff accountant to senior accountant,
and Katherine Dibkey was promoted from processing specialist to assistant
manager of the administrative team.
Commented Tony Gillisse, CPA and Partner at CLH, “This is a
terrific achievement for our growing firm. We have three team members who are
ready to graduate to leadership roles and serve as examples for incoming
generations of future CLH members.” Added Robert Lange, III, CPA and
Managing Partner of CLH, “It’s a great point of pride for those of us who have
been with CLH for many years because we’re witnessing the development of the
next chapter of our firm. We congratulate and will continue to support these
three individuals as they transition into their new positions.”
ALLISON RAYMOND
Having joined the firm initially as an office intern in 2014
and as a tax intern in 2015, the company officially welcomed Allison to the
professional accounting staff in 2016. A lifelong resident of La Porte, Allison
graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the Indiana University
(Bloomington) Kelley School of Business in 2016. Allison has advanced in her
career from Staff Accountant to Senior Staff Accountant to the role of Manager.
At CLH, Allison primarily focuses on developing her talents in tax, payroll
services and reporting, and bookkeeping. Her cheerful personality contributes
to her successful development of relationships with clients, staff, and the
larger community.
Allison is a member of the Indiana CPA Society and was
appointed to a two-year term on the Indiana CPA Society’s Young Pros Leadership
Academy (YPLA). In the past, she served as Treasurer for the United Way of
LaPorte County and was involved with the Kelley School of Business Alumni
Association and the IU Alumni Association. Additionally, she assists with
developing the company’s relationships in the La Porte area. When she’s not at
the office, Allison fulfills her duties as a self-proclaimed Chicago Cubs
superfan and can often be found at Wrigley Field watching the Cubs play,
hanging at the beach, or relaxing by crafting and sewing.
JACOB MCVAY
Jacob McVay started with CLH in 2018 as an Associate before
he graduated college. He completed his studies in 2019 after graduating with a
B.S. in Accounting from Purdue University Northwest.
As a senior accountant, McVay’s primary responsibilities
will include business tax preparation, planning, and providing support to CLH’s
business valuation department.
Jacob is a member of the Indiana CPA Society as well as a
member of the United Way of LaPorte County Finance Committee. McVay’s hometown
is La Porte, IN, where he currently resides. His hobbies include binging
Netflix, attending concerts, and checking out local breweries.
KATHERINE DIBKEY
Katherine Dibkey started with CLH in 2011 and currently has
17 years of experience as an administrative professional. Her educational
background includes an A.S. in Computer Software Technology, which she earned
from Brown Mackie College in 2008.
At CLH, Dibkey’s primary responsibilities include supporting
the IT department, electronic file management, and assisting with the management
needs of the administrative team.
Dibkey is a Michigan City native and loves the freshwater
lake with its amazing beaches. She can often be found spending time with
family, working on crocheting, and crafting.
