McDaniel CPA History:
McDaniel CPA's orgins date back to 1981 when the firm was called Dennis and Schisler.
- In 2003, Renee McDaniel, CPA, joined the firm and became a Senior Auditor.
- In 2016, Renee purchased the firm which operated under the title Dennis-McDaniel CPA
- In 2018, Renee purchased, renovated and installed high-tech features into a historic building located in downtown Mount Vernon, Ohio where the business operates today as McDaniel CPA.
MEET OUR STAFF...
Renee McDaniel, CPA, MBA
Renee is a Certified Public Accountant and received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Capital University. Although she started out her career in the field of public accounting at Kenneth Leventhal, Renee has also been the director of finance for The Builder’s Exchange of Central Ohio, a non-profit organization, as well as the controller of Maidware Products, Inc
In 2003, Renee returned to the field of public accounting because she loved the challenge and variety of the clients. As Managing Director, Renee is responsible for firm administration, along with accounting services and tax preparation for a variety of clients. Renee's specialty is non-profit and small-mid size for-profit entities.
She is a member of the National Association of Tax Preparers, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Renee enjoys an active involvement in her community. She is President of Knox Energy Cooperative, Board member for United Way of Knox County and The Station Break. Renee and her husband, Don, are avid water skiers, and proud parents of two sons who are now married and starting their own families.
Sandy Rogers: Staff Accountant 
Sandy is a Staff Accountant for McDaniel CPA. Sandy has been a long term member of our team and has been working in the accounting industry for over 40 years. She has worked in a variety of accounting positions including Hospital and Nursing Home management. Apart from accounting work at McDaniel CPA, Sandy enjoys crocheting, reading, and walking her dogs.
Jen Lang: Staff Accountant
Jen graduated from Pensacola Christian College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a minor in Finance. After four years in Florida for college she was excited to move back home where she can enjoy the change of seasons. Jen later earned an MBA at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. With 16 years of payroll and bookkeeping experience, we are happy to welcome her to our team.
Jen resides in Apple Valley where she frequently undertakes home renovation projects in her free time. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, being involved in her church, playing basketball, traveling and spending time outdoors.
Sara Rine: Staff Accountant
Sara graduated from Muskingum University with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Business management. Sara resides in Bellville with her husband and outside the office you can find her enjoying gardening, cooking, and traveling.
Tirza Young: Staff Accountant
Tirza graduated from Ashland University with a BSBA in Accounting and minor in Business Management.
She has 10 years of office management and bookkeeping experience from Germany and 5 years of Business Office and Financial Aid experience in Higher Education. Tirza resides in Fredericktown with her husband (Josh) and their pets. Outside of the office, she enjoys weekend camping, traveling and spending time outdoors
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Karen Taffin: Client Services
Karen has been a long time office professional. Her career started locally as an orthodontic assistant and office manager. She was raised on a small farm in Ashland County, Ohio, to which she credits her dependability, efficiency and a strong work ethic. 
After moving to Colorado in 1998, she spent 19 years as an office administrator in general dentistry. Returning to Ohio in 2017, opened a new career path to McDaniel CPA, where she was welcomed to our accounting firm. Karen lives in Mount Vernon with her husband, Phil. They are blessed with 2 sons and daughter's in law and 6 precious grandchildren. She enjoys music, quilting, reading, flying and outdoor activities.
Katie Gallwitz: Client Services
Katie is the welcoming face of our office. She is the initial point of contact, responsible for greeting guests and directing inquiries. She finds fulfillment in connecting with clients each day, offering a personal touch to every interaction. She takes pride in helping clients gain a clearer understanding. 
Her role involves managing inquiries, coordinating appointments, and maintaining a smooth, organized front operation. Katie resides in Mount Vernon with her husband.Outside of the office you can find her reading, running, working on house projects, or spending time with her husband and family.
Kara Armstrong: Staff Accountant