2024 Pub. 6 Issue 5

Ethan T. Boes, CPA, has been promoted to manager at Hancock & Dana PC in Omaha. Boes joined the firm in 2018 and has focused on individual and entity tax compliance and consulting projects. He is also involved in the firm’s Tax Legislation Research Committee. Boes is a graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with concentrations in accounting and finance. Catherine A. Demes Maydew, CPA, MBA, was appointed to serve as interim executive director of the Tri-Faith Initiative during the organization’s leadership transition. A partner with Creative Planning Business Services in Omaha, Demes Maydew has more than 20 years of experience in financial consulting and nonprofit work. She has been the firm’s director of public services for more than four years and previously ran her own consulting firm in Omaha for over 17 years, serving local nonprofits and government organizations. Demes Maydew has also been an adjunct professor at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, teaching nonprofit and government accounting. Additionally, she is an active member of St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church, where she serves on the Parish Council as treasurer. She presently serves as chairman of the Nebraska Society of CPAs’ Not-For-Profit Committee and is a past Society board member. Andrew S. Jacob, CPA, has been promoted to manager at HBE LLP in Lincoln. Jacob holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a concentration in accounting, and a Master of Professional Accountancy from Midland University in Fremont. He brings specialized tax expertise to HBE’s construction specialty group and is a board member of the Lincoln Track Club. Stephanie L. Lindburg, CPA, has been promoted to director at Hancock & Dana PC in Omaha. She has worked in the accounting profession for more than 10 years providing assurance and accounting services. Lindburg holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Nebraska Wesleyan University. Cecilia E. London, CPA, has been promoted to manager at Hancock & Dana PC in Omaha. London joined the firm in 2018 as an intern. She has continued to gain experience in individual and business tax compliance and has become a subject matter expert in partnership taxation. London serves on the Standing Advisory Board for the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s School of Accounting, where she is involved in an initiative to encourage high school students to pursue accounting collegiately and professionally. She graduated from the University of Nebraska at Omaha with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in accounting. Philip J. “Phil” McHenry, CPA, has been promoted to manager after joining Hancock & Dana PC in 2023 as an experienced CPA. McHenry has more than a decade of diverse experience in accounting and compliance roles in public accounting and in the private and not-for-profit sectors. He brings a range of knowledge to his role of providing financial audit and assurance services and System and Organization Controls (SOC) attestation services. McHenry holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a Master of Accounting from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Lucas J. Post, CPA, has been promoted to manager at HBE LLP in Lincoln. Post graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting. He then went on to earn a Master of Professional Accountancy. For more than two years, Post has provided HBE clients with expertise in not-for-profit and government audits, and federal single audits. He is a member of the Lincoln Young Professionals Group. Robert P. “Trey” Rongisch III, CPA, has been promoted to manager at Hancock & Dana PC in Omaha. Rongisch began his career with the firm in 2020, following his graduation from Midland University in Fremont with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus on accounting. At Hancock & Dana, Rongisch provides guidance to individuals and businesses on tax planning and return filings. He is an active member of the firm’s Tax Legislative Committee and contributes to the coaching and development of emerging professionals. 28 Nebraska CPA

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