27 nebraska society of cpas W W W . N E S C P A . O R G and individual tax compliance and consulting services, multistate business taxation, and compilation and review of financial statements. In addition to her membership in the Nebraska Society of CPAs, Carlson is a member of the AICPA. She also currently serves as a member of the NWU Alumni Executive Council. Zach J. Crom was promoted to senior associate at Labenz & Associates LLC in Lincoln. He joined the firm in November 2020 and graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Professional Accountancy in May 2018. Crom enjoys teaching Junior Achievement classes in the community. Brady J. Kayl, controller at Chief Industries Inc. in Grand Island, was named to the 2022 Top 35 Under 35 by the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce during an awards ceremony on Feb. 24 at the Riverside Golf Club. This annual event recognizes extraordinary leadership and dedication to the community of Grand Island. Kayl is a graduate of the Nebraska Society of CPAs’ Leadership Academy. Corey J. Labenz was promoted to manager at Labenz & Associates LLC in Lincoln. He joined the firm in 2018 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting fromNebraskaWesleyan University and a Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of Notre Dame. Labenz serves on the Junior Achievement Young Professionals Board. Sasha D. Miller, tax accountant at Contryman Associates in Grand Island, was named to the 2022 Top 35 Under 35 by the Grand Island Area Chamber of Commerce during an awards ceremony on Feb. 24 at the Riverside Golf Club. This annual event recognizes extraordinary leadership and dedication to the community of Grand Island. Collin M. Phelps was promoted to manager at Labenz & Associates LLC in Lincoln. He joined the firm in August 2017, after graduating from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy. Phelps is a member of the finance team at his church. James F. “Jim” Scow of Columbus is stepping down from the Platte County Board of Supervisors following 12 years of service on the board. Scow, age 78, who represents District 3, said he will not run for a fourth term in the upcoming election in order to make way for younger residents to run for the board. Steven J. Snyder of Steven J. Snyder, CPA in Fairbury has been elected to serve on the Jefferson Community Health & Life Board of Directors. He also served two terms on the board in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Kent P. Speicher of Erickson & Brooks in Fremont is serving as treasurer of the Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce. In addition to his membership in the Nebraska Society of CPAs, he is a member of the AICPA and is active in various other community organizations. Speicher received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1982 and was admitted as a partner to the firm in 2001. Andrew J. Stef fensmeier has been named a shareholder at McMill CPAs &Advisors inNorfolk. He joined the firm in 2013 as a staff accountant. Stef fensmeier holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Public Accountancy f rom the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In addition to his membership in the Nebraska Society of CPAs, he is a member of the AICPA. Locally, he is involved with the Norfolk Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Norfolk, and the Norfolk Area Community Foundation. Steffensmeier enjoys presenting financial literacy lessons at local schools and at McMill CPAs & Advisors’ annual Lemonade Camp. Joseph P. “Joe” Stump of AMGLCPAs &Advisors of Grand Island has joined the Home Federal Bank Board of Directors. Stump has been with AMGL since 2007 and is a shareholder in the firm. AGrand Island native, he is a graduate of Central Catholic High School. Stump also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration fromDana College in Blair. In addition to his membership in the Society, Stump is a member of the AICPA and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. An active part of the Grand Island community, he serves on the boards of the FriendshipHouse and the 1868 Foundation, and volunteers on the Resurrection Parish Counsel. Home Federal Bank was founded in 1935 and now serves six communities across Nebraska—Grand Island, Hastings, Holdrege, Lexington, Superior, and Lincoln. Kiley A. Wiechman, a partner at HBE LLP in Lincoln, is serving as treasurer of the Matt Talbot Kitchen&Outreach (MTKO) Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Wiechman joined HBE in 2005 after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2004. In addition to being a member of the Nebraska Society of CPAs, she is a member of the AICPA and serves on the Rotary Club of South Lincoln Board of Directors. Firms in the News Lutz has been named a 2022 Best Tax and Account ing Firm in America by Forbes. The list identifies 223 firms across the U.S. that are most recommended for their tax and/or accounting services. This is the third year in a row Lutz has been named to America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms list.
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