09 JUL 2024 / PEOPLE UPDATES

Windes Promotes Jeffrey Ehlers and Chase McClung to Partner Roles

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Accounting and advisory firm Windes has promoted Jeffrey Ehlers and Chase McClung to partner roles in its Audit & Assurance Services practice effective July 8, 2024. The move, which recognizes both individuals' contributions and expertise, aligns with Windes' strategic goal of fostering talent within the company to ensure high-quality services for their diverse clientele.

Windes, a distinguished accounting and advisory firm based in Long Beach, California, has announced the promotion of Jeffrey Ehlers and Chase McClung to partners within its Audit & Assurance Services practice, effective July 8, 2024.

Jeffrey Ehlers, CPA

Jeffrey Ehlers joined Windes in 2018, bringing a wealth of experience in financial statement reporting, audit and review services, internal controls evaluation, and business consulting for privately held companies and nonprofit organizations. His client portfolio spans various sectors, including manufacturing, trucking and transportation, construction, professional services, and nonprofits. Ehlers holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. He actively contributes to the community as the Vice President and Treasurer of the University of Wisconsin Alumni Association's Los Angeles Chapter and serves on the board of the Tichenor Clinic for Children in Long Beach.

Chase McClung, CPA, CM&AA

Since joining Windes in 2010, Chase McClung has specialized in audit accounting services, financial statement reporting, and consulting for privately held companies. As a key member of the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory practice, McClung's technical expertise encompasses financial due diligence for both buyers and sellers, EBITDA and working capital analyses, quality-of-earnings studies, and the review of transaction-related agreements. He serves clients across diverse industries, including construction, oil and gas, business services, manufacturing and distribution, healthcare, and real estate. McClung earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics with an emphasis in financial accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Both Ehlers and McClung are Certified Public Accountants and active members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA). Windes' Managing Partner, Sean McFerson, remarked, "These are well-deserved promotions for Jeff and Chase. Both have been instrumental within their department, demonstrating excellence in practice development and client management. I look forward to the positive impact their leadership will have on the firm and the growth of our Audit & Assurance Services practice."

This strategic advancement underscores Windes' commitment to recognizing and elevating talent within the firm, ensuring the continued delivery of exceptional service to its clients across various industries.

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Windes Promotes Jeffrey Ehlers and Chase McClung to Partner Roles

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