Directory of Personnel

Below you will find our directory of personnel for review. Click on the individuals name to open up their bio.

Hank joined CJG Partners LLP in January 2004. His experience is dedicated to accounting and tax services. Hank has worked on a number of audits, reviews, and compilations for various CJG Partner clients. His tax experience includes corporations, partnerships, employee benefit plans, and individual returns.

Hank has gained experience working with many clients in manufacturing, personal service, HUD, and business service industries while at CJG Partners LLP. His knowledge gained in these industries has helped him better serve his clients.

Hank is a member of the Illinois CPA Society, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Tooling & Manufacturing Association (TMA). He graduated from Iowa State University in December 2003 with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting. Hank is a Licensed Certified Public Accountant in Illinois and Iowa.

Tiffany joined the firm in 2022. She has 26 years of experience within corporate accounting departments.  She is currently our administrative assistant whose duties range from scheduling client appointments, managing client files, and e-filing tax returns.  All her duties are executed with a dedication to client satisfaction.

Steve began his career in public accounting with CJG Partners LLP in 2005. His time was dedicated to providing accounting and tax expertise to clients in manufacturing, service and construction industries. Steve left the firm a few years later to join an international accounting practice performing forensic and investigative services to private, public and governmental clients. He also spent time at various distribution businesses in operational and analyst roles.

In 2014, Steve returned to CJG Partners LLP. Drawing on past experiences, he will bring a unique perspective to deliver quality service to clients. He is also a Certified Valuation Analyst, assisting business owner’s value their business.

Steve received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Illinois in 2003 and Master of Science in Accountancy from DePaul University in 2005. He is a Licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois. Steve is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Illinois CPA Society, and National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA). He is also a past Associate Board Member of The Cara Program in Chicago.

Rick is one of the founders and partner emeritus of CJG Partners LLP. He is committed to building strong client relationships by delivering quality service and utilizing experienced and knowledgeable staff. He is a “hands-on” partner, and therefore very involved in all areas of accounting, auditing and tax. Rick is a Licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Rick is also a Certified Valuation Analyst, who assists clients in valuing their businesses and intangible assets.

Rick received his Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting from Loyola University of Chicago in 1974. He is a member of the Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Wisconsin CPA societies, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA).

Patty joined CJG Partners LLP in October 1996.  She came to the firm after working 19 years at a financial institution in Chicago.  She is responsible for reviewing and assembling financial statements, quality control, and performs various administrative functions.

Charlie has helped our clients with acquisitions and sales of various businesses and assisted in corporate consulting. Throughout his career he has assisted clients in the manufacturing, service and technology industries to grow their businesses either through acquisition or organically in both the private and public sectors.

Charlie is one of the founders and partner emeritus of CJG Partners LLP. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting from DePaul University in 1967. Charlie is a member of various organizations, various community organizations and is a board member on several private and public corporations.

Matt graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and is a member of the Illinois CPA Society. Matt is in the process of sitting for the CPA exam, and has been involved in various tax returns, audits, reviews, and compilations at CJG Partners LLP since he joined the firm in October 2011.

Sally, originally from England, joined CJG Partners LLP in January of 1993.  Sally’s administrative career spans over 30 years, all of which has been with accounting firms.  She is responsible for all firm administration and human resources.  Sally, also, works with the tax department in preparing individual returns.

Greg joined CJG Partners LLP in November of 1995. His time is predominately dedicated to accounting and tax services across a range of industries including manufacturing, service, construction and homeowner associations. Greg has worked on a number of audits, reviews, and compilations for various clients. His tax experience includes corporations, partnerships, employee benefit plans, and individual returns. Greg is involved with the firm’s IT systems and management and helped transform the firm to a paperless system.

Greg received his CPA in May of 1997 and is a member of the Illinois CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). He graduated from Northern Illinois University in December of 1994 with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting.

Ken joined CJG Partners LLP in July of 2010.  His time is predominately dedicated to accounting and tax services for clients in the manufacturing, service, and construction industries.  Ken has worked on a number of audits, reviews, and compilations assisting clients with their financial reporting and compliance needs.  His tax experience includes corporations, partnerships, employee benefit plans, and individual returns.

Ken received his CPA in June of 2013 and is a Licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of Illinois. In December of 2023, Ken also became a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) to assist business owners with the valuing of their business.

Ken graduated from Northern Illinois University in May of 2009 with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting.  In May of 2010, he graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Master of Accounting Science (MAS) with an emphasis in Taxation and Leadership.  He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Illinois CPA Society, and the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA).

Hetel joined the firm in November 2022 and has a background in both non-profit and public accounting.  Hetel has graduated in 2005 from Queens College of the City University of New York with a dual degree in Bachelor of Arts in Accounting & Information systems, and Bachelor of Arts in Economics.  She is a certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor and specializes in client accounting. She also speaks two Indian languages – Hindi & Gujarati.

Jigar joined CJG Partners LLP in March of 2022. His time is dedicated to audits, reviews, compilation, and tax return. Jigar graduated from DeVry University with Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and is a member of the Illinois CPA society. Jigar is in the process of sitting for CPA exam. Jigar also speaks Gujarati and Hindi.

Cathy joined the firm in 1997 and has spent her entire professional career in public accounting. Cathy graduated in 1981 from the University of Illinois Chicago with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting. Cathy performs a wide variety of accounting functions. Her expertise centers around preparation of payroll and sales tax returns, as well as client accounting. Cathy is very detail minded and concerned with client satisfaction.

Paul joined CJG Partners LLP in June of 2007, shortly after graduating from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelors of Business Administration in Accounting. He has experience in performing audits, reviews, and compilations of firms across various industries, as well as preparing tax returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships.

In February 2013, Paul completed his Master of Science Degree in Accounting at Loyola University, and became an Illinois licensed CPA in November 2013.  He is a member of the Illinois CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Paul also speaks Polish.