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Doug Houser

, CEPA, CPA, MBA
Principal, Construction Industry Leader
(614) 314-5937
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Doug serves as Central OH Market Lead and Director of Construction & Real Estate Services at Rea, bringing over three decades of industry expertise since 1989. A CPA and CEPA with an MBA from The Ohio State University, Doug specializes in construction, succession planning, and business development. He actively participates in key industry organizations including the Builders Exchange of Central OH and Construction Financial Management Association. Based in Dublin, Doug leverages his extensive experience helping hundreds of Central Ohio businesses evolve and grow. When not advising clients, he enjoys golf, hiking, and can impressively recall every World Series winner from memory.

What do clients enjoy about working with you?

Bringing ideas to clients based on my experience in helping hundreds of businesses in the Central OH community as they’ve evolved and grown.

What is your favorite line from the Rea Way and why?

Be a good steward - this requires planning and thinking about the future for both our clients and the firm.

Professional Memberships

  • Builders Exchange of Central OH
  • Construction Financial Management Association
  • Ohio Contractor’s Association
  • Exit Planning Institute
  • ESOP Association

Education + Credentials

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Wittenberg University
  • Master’s Degree in Finance from The Ohio State University

Areas of Expertise

  • Succession Planning
  • Finance
  • Business Development

Notable Achievements

  • Raising 3 adult daughters with my wife of 30+ years

Personal Insights

Weekend Hobby: Golfing and hiking
Interesting Fact: I can name the winner of every World Series from memory!

I’m a financial professional who listens intently and helps crystallize the path forward.

Year Started with Rea

2018
Dublin
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