WORTHINGTON, Ohio (April 23, 2015) — Whalen & Company, CPAs celebrated more than the end to a successful tax season on April 16, 2015; the Worthington-based firm commemorated its 70^th anniversary.

Established in 1945 in Springfield, Ohio, Whalen & Company has provided accounting and consulting services to companies and individuals in central Ohio, and beyond, for seven decades.

The City of Worthington, home to Whalen since 2003, recognized this achievement with a proclamation, presented to firm partners by Mayor Scott Holmes and City Council President Bonnie Michael on April 16, 2015.

State Sen. Jim Hughes also shared a proclamation to commemorate the firm’s anniversary on behalf of the Ohio Senate; and Lucas Crumley, representing U.S. Rep. Pat Tiberi, presented a proclamation on behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives. Whalen & Company likewise received a proclamation from the State of Ohio, sent by Gov. John Kasich and Lt. Gov. Mary Taylor.

Partners Richard D. Crabtree, CPA, PFS and Lisa G. Shuneson, CPA, PFS accepted the proclamations and credited Whalen’s employees for the company’s longevity.

“While the industry landscape has changed during our time in business, the values of integrity and service personified by our team have helped Whalen and Company remain successful for 70 years,” said Crabtree.

Shuneson echoed that sentiment, saying, “Our founder, Elmer Whalen, operated this business with the philosophy that ‘people don’t work for you – they work with you.’  That mentality is still a part of our culture and we are proud to work side-by-side with the outstanding members of Whalen and Company.”

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