Pub. 3 2021 Issue 6

29 nebraska society of cpas W W W . N E S C P A . O R G Firms in the News SeimJohnson recently launched a full-service boutique executive search firm, Seim Johnson Executive Search, which will specialize in recruiting healthcare executives and boardmembers on a national basis. The practice will conduct national searches and offer executive interim services, succession planning, CEO performance evaluation, executive compensation guidance, and board governance advisory services to clients. They have worked with healthcare organizations for more than 40 years and currently have a staff of over 40 professionals who work exclusively with healthcare entities. Founded in 1975 and based inOmaha, SeimJohnson’s teamof nearly 90 serves clients within the state, throughout the Midwest, and across the country. t 5 Task Force with investigating the implications of partial vs. complete adoption of the AICPACode of Professional Conduct. Aaron Hoffman has been promoted to tax shareholder at Lutz in Omaha. He has more than 17 years of experience in taxation. He provides tax planning, research, compliance, and consulting services to privately held companies focusing on the real estate and construction industries. Hoffman holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting and Finance from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He is a member of both the Nebraska Society of CPAs and the AICPA. Julianne Kipple has been promoted to healthcare shareholder at Lutz in Omaha. She has more than 12 years of professional experience in the healthcare industry. Her expertise is in accounting and consulting services for healthcare facilities, including outsourced CFO services, Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, andMedicaidDisproportionate Share Surveys (DSH). She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting, with high distinction, and a Master of Business Administration from Creighton University in Omaha. Kipple is a member of both the Nebraska Society of CPAs and the AICPA, as well as the Healthcare Financial Management Association. Caleb Krohn of BKD LLP in Lincoln was one of 89 winners of the 2020 Elijah Watt Sells Award. To qualify for the award, CPA candidates must obtain a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the UniformCPA Examination, pass all four sections on their first attempt, and have completed testing in 2020. Nearly 75,000 individuals sat for the CPA Exam in 2020with only 89 candidates meeting the criteria to receive the Elijah Watt Sells Award. Krohn is a graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting and Finance. Tonn Ostergard and his wi fe Hol ly were presented with the highest honor at the Aksarben Ball, the Most Honored Citizens of Aksarben for 2021. Ostergard is chairman and CEO of Crete Carrier. He also serves on the board of directors of Union Bank & Trust Co., Ameritas Mutual Holding Co., NEBCO Inc., and the American Trucking Association. He was inducted into the Halls of Fame of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry as well as the University of Nebraska School of Accountancy. In addition, he has been recognized by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with the Alumni Leadership Award and received the Perry W. Branch Award from the University of Nebraska Foundation for Distinguished Volunteer Service. Ostergard holds degrees from the University of Nebraska and Harvard Business School. He began his career in public accounting withKPMGbefore joining Crete Carrier as the CFO in 1986. He was promoted to CEO in 1992. Ostergard has been a member of the Nebraska Society of CPAs for 38 years. Read more about the Ostergards and the award at https://bit.ly/Ostergard-Aksarben. Jonathan Patent has been promoted to tax director at Lutz in Lincoln. He has more than seven years of experience in taxation. He provides tax compliance and consulting services to clients with a focus on the construction and real estate industries. In addition, Patent provides tax research and multi- state tax compliance services. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Patent is a member of both the Nebraska Society of CPAs and the AICPA. Dakota Schriner has joined McGill Restoration in Omaha as a finance executive. He is a native of Kearney and attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where he received two Bachelor of Science degrees in accounting and management information systems (MIS). Schriner started his career in public accounting with Lutz and recently served as IT/ financemanager for a national exteriormaintenance company. He is amember of both theNebraska Society of CPAs and theAICPA. S. Rourke Springer of Valentine helped sponsor the performance of Romeo and Juliet by Nebraska Shakespeare on Tour, held at the Valentine High School in October. Elizabeth “Liz” Wood has been promoted to vice president of finance at TELCOR. Wood joined TELCOR in 2013 and has more than 15 years of experience in financial assurance and auditing. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA) in 2004 and became a CPA in 2007. Wood is on the American Red Cross of Nebraska Board of Directors, serving as its chairman for six years.