Whalen & Company, CPAs Expands Business Advisory Staff

Whalen & Company, CPAs is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa Ryan to their team. She will be joining as a Senior Consultant of Business Advisory Services.

Lisa comes to Whalen & Company, CPAs by way of the McDonald’s Corporation where she spent 25 years. Her previous positions with McDonald’s include Ohio Region Finance Director, Finance Manager, and U.S. Capital and Portfolio Manager. Prior to her time with McDonald’s, Lisa was an Auditor with Arthur Young & Company in Chicago.

At Whalen & Company, CPAs, Lisa will provide various financial services to restaurant franchisees including McDonald’s Owner/Operators. She will work closely with the Business Advisory Services team to expand this division of the firm. In addition, she will provide outsourced CFO consulting services as needed.

“We are thrilled that Lisa has joined our team and are excited about what she brings to the table,” said Bruce Berry, Partner at Whalen & Company, CPAs. “She has extensive industry experience and her skills and enthusiasm will truly enhance our firm and help us continue to grow. “

In her spare time, Lisa enjoys volunteering with Dress for Success in the Women to Women Mentoring program.