Whalen & Company, CPAs Grows with Acquisition of Martinelli & Company

WORTHINGTON, Ohio — Whalen & Company, CPAs is expanding again after its recent acquisition of Bexley-based accounting firm Martinelli & Company.

The addition brings a staff member—Tania Willis—to the growing team at Whalen & Company, ranked among the top 20 accounting firms in Central Ohio by Columbus Business First.

Another staff member, Dawn Griebel, will be added to Whalen & Company’s affiliate company, Simplitax.

“Martinelli & Company has worked hard to deliver exceptional client service, which aligns with one of our key core values,” said Richard D. Crabtree, CPA, PFS, Managing Partner at Whalen & Company, CPAs.

“This merger is a cohesive fit,” said Whalen & Company, CPAs Managing Partner Lisa G. Shuneson, CPA, PFS.   “We are thrilled to welcome the Martinelli team and look forward to the expertise they will bring to our firm,”

Martinelli & Company served clients in the Columbus area for over 35 years. The acquisition brings numerous business and individual clients to Whalen & Company’s portfolio as well as individual clients to Simplitax.