Boyer & Ritter Announces 14 Promotions Across All Levels

Boyer & Ritter has announced the promotion of 14 professionals, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to talent development and leadership growth. The newly promoted team members include two Directors, five Managers, and seven Senior Associates across a variety of practice areas. 

“We are incredibly fortunate to have such outstanding professionals on our team,’’ said CEO Robert J. Murphy, CPA, CVA/ABV. “Our firm continues to attract the best talent in the accounting field, and I am delighted to announce their well-deserved promotions.” 

Promoted to Director: 

 Casey Surridge, CPA is a member of the firm’s Dealership Group. He earned both his BSBA and MAcc in Accountancy from Bloomsburg University. After working at Boyer & Ritter from 2013 to 2017, he returned in 2022 following a role as controller at LB Smith Ford Lincoln. 

Scott A. Koman, CPA, CVA, CFE, MAFF is a key member of the Advisory Services Group, with a focus on forensic accounting and business valuation. He earned a BS in Business Administration with minors in economics and marketing from Bloomsburg University and joined the firm in 2015. 

Promoted to Manager: 

 Kathryn J. Clark serves in the Small and Entrepreneurial Business Practice Group, providing tax and accounting services to businesses and individuals. She earned her BS in Accounting from Susquehanna University and joined full time in 2022 after starting as a seasonal preparer in 2018. 

Charles Sabol, CPA is a member of the Tax Practice Group and works with the Construction Practice Group. He earned an MBA and BSBA in Accounting from Shippensburg University and joined the firm in 2020. 

Charles H. Evans IV, CPA works primarily with automotive dealership clients. He holds a BBA in Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy from Bloomsburg University and joined Boyer & Ritter in 2017. 

JohnCarlos R. Tavares, CPA is part of the Nonprofit Practice Group and also works with privately held businesses. He earned a BS in Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy from Bloomsburg University and joined the firm in 2018. 

Jacqueline Yoder is a member of the Automotive Dealerships Practice Group. She earned a BS in Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy from Bloomsburg University and joined in 2018. 

Promoted to Senior Associate: 

 Nicole Harmon earned an MS in Accounting from Southern New Hampshire University and a BS in Marketing and Advertising from York College of Pennsylvania. She joined the firm in 2022. 

Amar Peco holds a BS in Accounting from Centenary University and an associate degree in science and biology from County College of Morris. He joined in 2023. 

Alexis Aucker earned both a BS in Accounting and a Master of Accountancy from Bloomsburg University. After interning in 2021, she joined the firm in 2022. 

Chase Carpenter holds a BS in Accounting and Management from Shippensburg University, graduating with honors. He interned in 2021 and joined in 2022. 

Kylaiya Iles earned a BS in Accounting from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and joined the firm in 2022. 

Jack Celmer earned a BS in Accounting and Information Technology with a minor in Security Risk and Analysis from Penn State University. He joined the firm in 2022. 

Rita Gambino holds a BS in Accounting from Penn State University with a minor in Information Systems and Technology. She interned with the firm between 2022 and January 2024 and joined full time this year. 

These promotions reflect Boyer & Ritter’s dedication to nurturing internal talent and supporting career advancement across all practice areas.