History of Menke & Company

The story of Menke & Company begins in 1990, when Ann M. Menke founded Ann M. Menke, CPA, PC. Like many true entrepreneurs, Ann reached a moment where her day job no longer challenged her curiosity or creativity. For that, we remain eternally grateful.

Rooted in People and Purpose

Menke & Company has always been, first and foremost, a people-centered firm. Our culture is guided by four core values we call

F R I C

Family First | Respect | Integrity | Community

Our definition of family extends beyond our team members to include their families and our clients. This “family first” mindset existed at Menke & Company long before it became a popular phrase, and it remains deeply ingrained in everything we do.

Respect is both earned and expected—among colleagues and in every client relationship. Integrity drives our decision-making and allows us to consistently deliver high-quality, ethical accounting services. And our community is always front of mind. We recognize that it takes a village to build a safe, strong, and thriving place to live and work. Our team gives generously of both time and resources, supporting local events and organizations whenever possible.

A Culture That Celebrates Together

At Menke & Company, we believe great work and great relationships deserve to be celebrated.

Our staff gathers often—from monthly happy hours and tax-season lunches to professional baseball games, family outings to Adventureland Park, and local gatherings at Harvestville Farms, we never shy away from a reason to come together.

These moments of connection strengthen our team and reflect the joy we find in working together.

Experience You Can Count On

Longevity is another hallmark of Menke & Company. Many of our staff members have been with the firm for more than 20 years. Others began their careers with us, pursued experience elsewhere, and later chose to return—bringing additional perspective back to the firm. That speaks volumes.

The grass truly is greener at Menke & Company—and we’re proud of the environment, relationships, and shared purpose that make it so.

Our Team

Amy Gurley, CPA

Associate

Ann Menke, CPA

Shareholder

Blake Beckman, CPA

Manager

Bobbi Kruse

Chief Operating Officer

Brad Walker, CPA

Shareholder

Bruce Wellman

Manager

Caitlin Kaus, Notary

CAS Associate

Carol Ross, CPA

Shareholder

Cheylee Rokosz, Notary

Billing Specialist

Danielle Hambleton

Senior Associate

Dottie Vonderhaar, Notary

Front Desk Lead

Jacob Scheitlin, CPA

Manager

James Boyles

Manager

Jan Steffensmeier, Notary

CAS Senior Associate

Jay Henrich, CPA

Shareholder

Jessica McCane

Manager

Kim DeLap, Notary

Firm Support Specialist

Kim Settles, CPA

Manager

Kristen Alfred, Notary

Front Desk Lead

Kristy Adams

Manager

Laura Menke

CPA, CMA, Notary

Shareholder

Lea Zaiser

CAS Associate

Lindi Noe

Tax Administrative Assistant

Matthew Orth

IT Specialist

Nikki Housewright

CAS Senior Associate

Olivia Breuer

Associate

Sally Boyer, CPA

Senior Associate

Shanon Stinson

CAS Associate

Libby Kuntz

Associate

Allison Massner

Associate

Amanda Lilley

CPA, SHRM-SCP, PHR

Human Resources Director

Amber Bell, CPA

Senior Associate

Amie Pieper

Internal Accounting Specialist

Kelly Nelton, CPA

Manager

Mia Ruther, CPA

Associate

Michelle Huppenbauer, Notary

Administrative & Billing Assistant

Tracy Floyd

Manager