Mark McKinley Tapped To Lead Top 100 CPA & Business Consulting Firm As New CEO
June 14, 2021 | New Philadelphia, Ohio – After conducting a lengthy selection process to determine who would be best suited to lead Rea & Associates, a Top 100 CPA and business consulting firm, over the coming years, Mark McKinley, CPA, was chosen as the firm’s new CEO. The Rea & Associates’ board of directors appointed McKinley to serve in this capacity after concluding a comprehensive selection phase. He will formally step into the role on Nov. 1, 2022.
“I’m humbled by this opportunity and thrilled to play a significant role in our future,” said McKinley. “The only reason I’m in this position is because of the dedication and performance of every team member I’ve worked with throughout my Rea career. We have an exciting journey ahead.”
New CEO Is Established Firm Leader
McKinley joined Rea & Associates as a staff accountant in 1994 and quickly grew through the ranks to become a principal. In addition to managing countless assurance, tax, and consulting engagements, he helped set the course for several of the firm’s offices over the years before being tapped to lead as Rea & Associates’ West Central Ohio regional president in 2017. As regional president, a position he will maintain until he is fully acclimated to the CEO role late next year, he oversees the firm’s Dublin and Lima locations as well as the federal tax, state and local tax, business valuation, and construction segments and service lines. McKinley has also served two three-year terms on Rea’s board of directors.
Prior to taking the reins as CEO on Nov. 1, 2022, McKinley will spend several months learning the ropes from the firm’s current CEO, Don McIntosh, CPA. McIntosh was appointed to the role in 2017.
“Mark will continue Rea’s path of smart growth and prepare us for the future by prioritizing exceptional client service and creating opportunities for our Rea team members,” said McIntosh. “Over the next year, Mark and I will work closely as he learns about the CEO’s responsibilities and transitions his work to other team members. I’m confident in his leadership and excited for this next chapter.”
Rea & Associates’ CEO Timeline
Rea & Associates has had a handful of great leaders since the firm was founded in 1938. Past CEOs include:
- Richard Rea (1938-1978)
- Chet Stocker (1978-1998)
- Tim Michael (1998-2008)
- Lee Beall (2008-2017)
- Don McIntosh (2017-2021)
McKinley resides in Powell, Ohio, and currently serves the firm and sees clients from Rea’s Dublin, Ohio location.