R. Kert Shipway is a Certified Public Accountant who received his bachelor of science degree in accounting from Frostburg State University in 1988.Mr. Shipway has been in public accounting since December of 1988. In September of 1999 he was appointed to the position of Manager of the Tax and Accounting areas and became a Partner in 2004. His accounting and auditing areas of practice include the planning and conducting of for-profit entity audits, reviews, and compilation engagements. His tax and consulting experience includes financial and retirement planning for individuals; corporate, estate, and individual tax planning and preparation, including the preparation of multi-state tax returns; and consulting for non-public, closely-held businesses. He has diversified experience in several industries, including construction and manufacturing entities. Mr. Shipway’s professional memberships currently include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants. He has also been a guest speaker and lecturer for various businesses and organizations.
Jodi L. Austin, CPA
Jodi L. Austin is a Certified Public Accountant that started her career with ACM&I in September of 1995 in the Accounting Services department and advanced to a senior level accountant. In September of 2007, she was promoted to the position of Manager in the Tax and Accounting areas. She was admitted as a partner in January of 2023.
She specializes in income tax preparation and financial planning for corporations, partnerships and individuals, including multi-state tax returns. Her accounting area of practice includes audits, reviews and compilation engagements. She also has diverse experience in several industries, including construction, retail and the medical field.
Jodi received her B.S. degree in Finance in 1995 from Frostburg State University. She received a second Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Frostburg State University in 1999.
Currently, Jodi holds professional memberships with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants. She is a member of the Hagerstown Rotary Club as well.
Adena Lentz
Adena joined the firm in September 1993. She has over 25 years of public accounting experience.
Her specialties include payroll and accounting services for all types of business entities.
Adena is a member of the Martinsburg Kiwanis.
