Pub. 1 2019 Issue 5

19 nebraska society of cpas W W W . N E S C P A . O R G to consulting on special projects related to forensic accounting and litigation support. Pugh graduated with highest distinction from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s degree in professional accountancy. Jim Rein of Grand Island was the featured speaker at the Indiana Agricultural Law Foundation’s Estate and Succession Planning for the Family Farm event in Indianapolis in July. Rein is the leader of K-Coe Isom’s NextGenadvisory team, providingbusiness ownerswith guidance surrounding long-termplanning decisions. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administrationwith an emphasis in accounting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Tracy Schmitt has been promoted to accounting manager in Lutz’s Grand Island office, where she focuses on serving the health care industry. Kayla Schulte has been promoted to accounting manager in Lutz’s Grand Island office, where she focuses on serving the retail, nonprofit, governmental, and employee benefit plan industries. Mary Smith and Amy Thompson of Rossitto & Associates have announced their move to a more visible office space at 11602 West Center Road in Omaha and a rebrand, with the goal of increasing their Midwest presence. The firm specializes in real estate taxation. Brad Yoder has joined DeBoer & Associates PC of Omaha as a shareholder and is leading the tax and advisory work for the firm. Yoder received his BSBA andMBA from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Share your news byemailingus at society@nescpa.org. t LOUIS KUCIREK, CPA 1947-2019 A $100 donation has been made to The Foundation of the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants in memory of Louie and his 47 years of membership. Nebraska Certificate #1139 Society Certificate #0793 RICHARD HOIEKVAM 1939-2019 A $100 donation has been made to The Foundation of the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants in memory of Dick and his 53 years of membership. Nebraska Certificate #0773 Society Certificate #0543 DARRELL G. ESKAM, CPA 1956-2019 A $100 donation has been made to The Foundation of the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants in memory of Darrell and his 34 years of membership. Nebraska Certificate #3561 Society Certificate #2656