Meet Our Team

(312) 461-0876 | wes@ndhcpa.com

Wes is an NDH Group founding member and co-leader of our tax group. He provides tax planning and compliance for individuals, businesses, and trusts.  Wes is a CPA and licensed attorney with diverse client service skills.

EXPERTISE: Individual Income Tax, Flow-through Entities, Estate Planning

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(312) 461-0877 | jeremy@ndhcpa.com

Jeremy Dubow, an NDH Group founding partner, co-leads NDH's tax department and is the firm's Chief Executive Officer.  Jeremy provides sophisticated tax planning and preparation services to businesses, individuals, and family groups, as well as outsourced accounting solutions to forward looking businesses seeking better financial intelligence.  Jeremy received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis and his Master of Science in Tax Law from John Marshall Law School.

EXPERTISE: Partnership Tax Consulting, Individual and Business Tax Preparation, Stock Option Planning, Accounting Solutions

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(312) 461-0878 | josh@ndhcpa.com

CPA 2002.  NDH Group 2003.  Josh Harris, co-founder of NDH Group, advises emerging growth and technology companies, professional service organizations, and individuals on accounting and tax matters.  Josh is a doer, and strives to help position clients for success through hard work and attention to detail.  Josh received his B.B.A. from the University of Iowa.

EXPERTISE: Accounting Systems, Business Advisory, Income Tax, Financial Accounting Outsource

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(312) 461-0505 | seth@ndhcpa.com

Seth is the Partner-in-Charge of CFO and Accounting Technology services. His responsibilities include developing expertise and content in these practice areas, and actively managing technology implementations and CFO engagements. His prior professional experience in capital markets helps guide his real-time approach to decision-making and system analytics.

EXPERTISE: Financial Strategy/Operations, Accounting Technology, Financial Reporting & Metrics

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(312) 461-0828 | jeff@ndhcpa.com

Jeff, an NDH Group Tax Manager, has worked in public accounting since 2005 and specializes in tax compliance and consulting for individuals, partnerships and S-corporations. Jeff works with business owners and individuals to identify and implement tax saving strategies. His industry focus includes the manufacturing, retail and family partnership arenas. Specializing in these areas allow Jeff to provide sophisticated advice and tax planning opportunities to a diverse group of clients. Jeff also has notable experience in state and local tax; giving him the ability to recommend insightful, yet practical, solutions to an elaborate set of tax laws.

EXPERTISE: Personal & Business Tax, Tax Saving Strategies & Compliance, Tax Planning

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Kristin Derby

Kristin attended the University of Chicago where she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences. She also spent her time on campus working as an office assistant at the Oriental Institute. Kristin recently joined NDH in June 2012 as the Office Manager and Accounting Assistant. She handles the administrative aspect of the office as well as client billing.

EXPERTISE: Administration and Billing

Matt Howell

(312) 344-1450 | matt@ndhcpa.com

Matt holds an MBA in Accounting from Drake University where he also received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accountancy. Prior to joining NDH, Matt was a Staff Accountant for Roberts & Dybdahl. Matt strives to help clients through hard work and attention to detail. He is currently pursuing his CPA.

EXPERTISE: Financial Reporting & Analysis

Kathleen Kustra, EA

(312) 929-3812 | kathleen@ndhcpa.com

Kathleen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Indiana University and an Enrolled Agent designation. She joined NDH in December 2007 as the Office Administrator and is now a Senior Staff Associate. Kathleen specializes in personal and business treasury services. In addition, she provides income tax preparation services for both individual and business clients.

EXPERTISE: Personal & Business Treasury Services, Personal & Business Tax, Financial Reporting & Analysis

Melissa Maxwell

(312) 496-3283 | melissa@ndhcpa.com

Melissa obtained Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Information Systems and Operations Management from George Mason University. She joined NDH as a Staff Associate in March 2011 and was promoted to Senior Staff Associate in May 2012. Melissa has two years of experience in financial statement audits, compliance audits, and IT consulting. Prior to joining NDH, Melissa specialized in Sarbanes Oxley consulting and IT advisory services. Melissa is currently pursuing her CPA.

EXPERTISE: Financial Reporting, Business Intelligence, Process Automation

Lisa Pallen

(312) 461-0513 | lisa@ndhcpa.com

After 5 years of working with NDH as a client, she joined the firm in December 2011 as a Senior Staff Associate. Prior to working for NDH, Lisa worked for a rapidly-growing music-technology services firm where she operated as the CEO’s “right arm” in both managing the back-office administrative functions (Accounting, Finance, Operations & Human Resources) and in collaborating on short and long-term strategic planning and analysis of growth initiatives for the company. Lisa specializes in Start-up Business Services, Financial Reporting & Analysis, and Accounting Systems Implementation & Training. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing with a concentration in Industrial Organization Psychology from DePaul University.

EXPERTISE: Start-Up Business Services, Back-Office Accounting Solutions, Accounting Systems Implementation & Training

Robert Reed

(312) 461-0846 | robert@ndhcpa.com

Robert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy and Finance from DePaul University. He joined the firm in February 2005 as an intern and is now a Senior Associate. Robert assists with accounting technology implementations and has co-authored several accounting systems use documents. He also works with businesses to complete their monthly financial reporting requirements. Robert is currently a CPA exam candidate.

EXPERTISE: Accounting Systems Implementation & Training, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Intacct Implementation

Jake Rickmon, CPA

(312) 929-3802 | jake@ndhcpa.com

Jake is an NDH Group Accounting Associate and has been working in public accounting since 2011. He is a licensed CPA and he holds a Bachelors of Science in Accountancy degree and a Master of Accounting Science degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He joined the firm in September 2012, and specializes in accounting systems implementation and training, and financial reporting and analysis.

EXPERTISE: Accounting Systems Implementation & Training, Financial Reporting & Analysis

Justin Shelman, CPA

(312) 846-1261 | justin@ndhcpa.com

Justin, an NDH Group Tax Associate, has worked in public accounting since 2010 and specializes in tax compliance and consulting for individuals, partnerships and S-corporations. Justin is a 2010 graduate of Kentucky Wesleyan College and completed the CPA exam in 2011. Justin strives to provide excellent service to clients in helping them fulfill their tax compliance and consulting desires.

EXPERTISE: Personal & Business Tax, Tax Saving Strategies & Compliance, Tax Planning