3 Wessel & Company Shareholders Among PA Business Central’s Top 100 People

Feb 9, 2021 | Newsletter

3 Wessel & Company Shareholders Among PA Business Central’s Top 100 People

Wessel & Company shareholders Patti Hudson and Tom Seitz, as well as President & CEO Joel Valentine have been named to Pennsylvania Business Central’s Top 100 People for 2021. The list highlights the vibrant economic and social life of central Pennsylvania by honoring those who make it happen. “Patti, Tom and I are honored to be recognized among the Top 100”, said Joel Valentine. “It highlights how committed Wessel & Company and our shareholders are to our clients and community.” The full list can be found at: https://www.pabusinesscentral.com/top-100-people/

Wessel & Company is a regional CPA firm established over sixty years ago. The firm has a staff of approximately fifty professional and administrative staff providing audit, accounting, tax and consulting services to a wide variety of clients. Every engagement is planned in advance with special consideration for the needs of each client. Contact Joel Valentine at 814.536.7864 for any additional information.

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