We’re extremely proud to announce the following employee promotions.
La Crosse
Justin Petersen
Justin Petersen
Manager
Justin has been promoted to manager. He joined the Firm at the La Crosse office in 2013 and serves as an in-charge auditor for housing authorities, tax credit projects, school districts, and municipalities. Justin is a member of the Rotary Club of La Crosse – After Hours. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree of Accountancy and Finance at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.
Amy Breeser, CPA
Amy Breeser, CPA
Senior Associate
Amy has been promoted to senior associate. She started her career with Hawkins Ash CPAs as an intern in January 2016. She provides tax preparation services to individuals and businesses. She also performs compilations and reviews. Before joining Hawkins Ash CPAs, she performed cost accounting for Ashley Furniture. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree of Accountancy at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. Amy is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Maria Ideker, CPA
Maria Ideker, CPA
Manager
Maria has been promoted to manager. She joined Hawkins Ash CPAs as an intern in 2012 and joined the Firm full-time following graduation. In her role, she prepares business and personal tax returns, compilation and review engagements, Form 5500s, and Wisconsin manufacturing and personal property tax returns. Maria is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree of Accountancy at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.
Eric Trautman
Eric Trautman
Senior Associate
Eric has been promoted to senior associate. He joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in January of 2016, starting out as an intern. After being hired after graduation, Eric expanded his duties and currently focuses on tax preparation as well as AUP engagements. Eric earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse.
Manitowoc
Robert Weinhold
Robert Weinhold
Senior Associate
Robert has been promoted to senior associate. Robert joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2014 as an associate accountant. In his position, he performs audits for municipalities and school districts. Robert also prepares taxes for a variety of clients at Hawkins Ash. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Robert obtained an Associate degree of Applied Science in Accounting at Lakeshore Technical College and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting at Lakeland College.
Rochester and St. Charles
Anna R. Weinberger, CPA
Anna R. Weinberger, CPA
Senior Associate
Anna has been promoted to senior associate. She joined Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2016. Anna performs reviews, compilations, and audits of nonprofits. She is also a QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor. Previously, Anna worked at the Wisconsin Department of Revenue as a books and records auditor in the Sales and Use Tax Division. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting at Winona State University.
Danielle L. Hinz
Danielle L. Hinz
Senior Associate
Danielle has been promoted to senior associate. Her duties with Hawkins Ash CPAs includes preparing taxes for individuals, partnerships, S-corporations, C-corporations, as well as preparing 1095’s. She also does a few compilations for a variety of clients at Hawkins Ash. Danielle attended Rochester Community and Technical College and earned her Bachelor degree in Accounting at Winona State University.
Luke McCabe
Luke McCabe
Manager
Luke has been promoted to manager. He began his career at Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2013 and specializes in tax preparation for a variety of small businesses and individuals. He is also a QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor. Luke farms in Southeastern Minnesota and is a member of AgVA, an agricultural community organization. Prior to joining Hawkins Ash, Luke worked as a senior accountant at Wolter & Raak, LTD for nearly nine years. Luke has obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting at Winona State University.
Julie Williams
Julie Williams
Senior Associate
Julie has been promoted to senior associate. She began her career with Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2015. Her responsibilities include payroll compliance, compiling financial statements, quarterly payroll returns, 1099 and W-2 forms, and providing general tax services to a variety of clients. Julie is a member of the National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP). She graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with an Accounting emphasis.
Green Bay
Jesse Veeser, CPA
Jesse Veeser, CPA
Senior Associate
Jesse has been promoted to senior associate. He began his career with Hawkins Ash CPAs in 2015. In the Firm’s Green Bay office, his responsibilities include tax preparation and asset tracking for individuals, C corporations, S corporations, and partnerships. Jesse is a serving member of the US Army Reserves as an E-7/SFC – Platoon Sergeant. Jesse graduated from the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay.
