John R. Rogers,

C.P.A., founding partner and a graduate of DePaul University, with over forty six years of experience in public accounting. Auditing examinations include cities, health care institutions, villages, sanitary districts, counties, townships, fire protection districts, financial institutions and commercial enterprises. He is also a past President of the Illinois C.P.A. Society. He is a member of the Illinois and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

James A. Ruzon,

C.P.A., managing partner and a graduate of Lewis University with over Thirty-three years experience. His experience includes audits of school districts, villages, sanitary districts, health care institutions, financial institutions, labor unions, manufacturers, construction, not-for-profit organizations, counties, community action programs and commercial enterprises. Mr. Ruzon is a past member of the specialized industries committee of the Illinois CPA Society, and the past chairman of the Agribusiness committee of the Illinois CPA Society. He is a member of the Illinois and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.


Edward R. Marso,

C.P.A., M.B.A., from Lewis University, B.A. in accounting from the College of St. Francis and nineteen plus years experience in public accounting. Member of the Illinois C.P.A. Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. His experience in auditing includes cities, villages, townships, fire protection districts, health care institutions, and not-for-profit organizations. Mr. Marso is presently a member of the Government Accounting - Local Government Units committee of the Illinois C.P.A. Society.

 

Cathy A. Thomas,
C.P.A., B.S., in Accounting from Illinois State University and twenty three years of experience in public/ private accounting. Member of the Illinois CPA Society, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Estate Planning Council of Greater Joliet Area, and Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Council of Working Women. Experience in auditing villages, cities, fire protection districts, health care organizations, and not-for-profit organizations. Other experience includes substantial involvement in tax planning and preparation for individuals, business entities, and estate and gift tax purposes.

 

Howard D. Ellison,
CPA, CVA, CMA, B.B.A. in Accounting, summa cum laude, from the College of St. Francis with over ten years of experience in public accounting. Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Illinois CPA Society, National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts and Institute of Management Accountants. Past president and board member of the Calumet Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants. Experience in audits of manufacturing, construction, and wholesale/retail companies. Other experience includes substantial involvement in tax planning and preparation for individuals and business entities, specializing in closely-held family businesses for litigation, merger and acquisition, and estate and gift tax purposes, pension valuations, and litigation support services.

 

Involvement begins with partners of the firm who are dedicated, experienced certified public accountants. Personal contact with clients is their highest priority. Although each client confers principally with a partner in charge, teamwork is encouraged and the team approach is often used to solve difficult technical Problems. Thus the combined efforts of a tax specialist or an audit specialist may be utilized to provide the highest quality service for a client.

Through years of trusted relationships, Wermer, Rogers, Doran & Ruzon accountants become familiar with all aspects of a client's firm. They are able to act not only as financial advisors, but as experienced business consultants. They can often spot problems or opportunities before management does, and thus design programs to safeguard assets and improve efficiency. In this manner, partners and staff help clients reach their potential, and that is the key to involvement at Wermer, Rogers, Doran & Ruzon.


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