Pub 5 2023 Issue 1

HBE ANNOUNCES THE PROMOTION OF ASHLEY S. BELL AS FIRM PARTNER HBE LLP is pleased to announce that Ashley S. Bell, CPA has been promoted to partner, effective January 1, 2023. Bell graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a minor in Finance. Upon completing her degree, Bell worked for a national firm as a Senior Audit Associate II and for a local bank as a Chief Operations Officer and Comptroller. She joined HBE in 2018 as a Senior Accountant and most recently held the title of Assurance Director. Bell has been instrumental in growing the firm’s practice within commercial industries, including Employee Benefit Plan specialized services. “Ashley is a wonderful asset to the firm. She brings a wealth of expertise and professionalism in serving clients in both the private sector as well as the not-for-profit industry,” said Scott Becker, Managing Partner. “Ashley has demonstrated a high level of commitment to our clients and the entire HBE team through her role as an assurance leader. We are pleased to welcome Ashley into our partnership and look forward to her ongoing leadership.” www. hbecpa.com NESCPA - Half Page Ad.indd 1 10/26/21 4:33 PM 9 www.nescpa.org

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