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Professional Experience

Robin customizes end-to-end solutions for her clients’ state and local tax issues. Her career includes experience both in-house and in public accounting, giving Robin a unique perspective on her clients’ needs.

Robin has worked with manufacturing, construction, professional service, healthcare, and not-for-profit clients across the country. Robin’s public accounting tax experience includes an emphasis on multistate tax compliance, planning, audit representation, and consulting for both closely-held and publicly traded businesses. Her in-house experience includes federal, state, and local indirect taxes, income, franchise, and gross receipts taxes, and tangible personal property tax issues, with a special interest in nexus.

Professional Activities

  • Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants
    • Law Committee, 2015-present
    • Local Option Sales Tax Task Force, 2015
  • Ky CPA Education Foundation
    • Board of Trustees 2020 to present, Chair 2023-24
  • Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, Member
    • Past Member – Tax Legislation and Policy Committee
  • Institute for Professionals in Taxation, Member
    • CMI Sales Tax Candidate, Past Treasurer
    • Cincinnati Chapter, Past Treasurer

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, major in Accountancy, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

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Stephanie has more than two decades of experience in public accounting, with a focus in the nonprofit industry. While Stephanie is an experienced professional auditor by trade, it’s her passion for building relationships within the community that allows her to serve clients as a true partner and trusted advisor. Organization management can expect Stephanie to be on top of changes in industry regulations and practices, to lead a quality and timely engagement, and to provide an overall exceptional client service experience.


Stephanie is a member of the firm’s Technical Team and serves as the firm’s Nonprofit Industry Leader.


As a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Stephanie utilizes her expertise in fraud detection and loss prevention to provide additional value to organizations. She is a graduate of the NKY Chamber’s Leadership Northern Kentucky program. Through her years specializing in nonprofit accounting, Stephanie is frequently asked to appear on expert panels and subcommittees and speak at various training conferences.

Industry Expertise

Stephanie specializes in audit, consulting, and fraud prevention work for nonprofit and professional service organizations.

Professional Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants (KyCPA)

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Fraud Examiner

Community Involvement (Current & Past)

  • WAVE Foundation
  • Leadership of Northern Kentucky Graduate
  • Junior Achievement of OKI
  • Emergency Shelter of NKY

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Mount St. Joseph University, Cincinnati, Ohio

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A career-long member of the firm, Kerri is a Director with 26 years of experience in public accounting, and she leads the firm’s Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati Assurance Group. Kerri has a passion for relationship building and client service. Her clients rely on her for timely communication and accurate guidance. While her emphasis is in accounting and auditing, Kerri enjoys working with business owners to help solve issues that arise and planning for the future. As a true consultant, Kerri takes pride in being attentive to her clients’ needs and always being available for questions and guidance. Kerri is relationship-driven, always looking for opportunities to connect people and create new opportunities.

Industry Expertise

A Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) and the former leader of the firm’s Construction Industry Group, Kerri specializes in a myriad of assurance services for construction and real estate entities of varying size and structure.

Professional Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Certified Construction Industry Professional
  • Construction Financial Management Association
  • Leadership Northern Kentucky
  • Ohio River Valley Women’s Business Council

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Construction Industry Professional

Community Involvement

  • Behringer Crawford Museum
  • Junior Achievement
  • SOAR
  • BE SKY Growth Partnership – Finance Committee
  • Spirit of Construction Foundation of Greater Cincinnati

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY

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Lisa joined Dean Dorton (formerly VonLehman) in 2013 after 13 years with a Big 4 accounting firm. She has experience in developing financial plans, including retirement, estate, trust, and educational planning. Lisa also has extensive experience working with company executives, stock options, and deferred compensation plans.

Lisa continues her professional development by attending courses sponsored by various National and State societies in several specialized areas of tax expertise.

Industry Expertise

Lisa specializes in income tax compliance and planning for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, closely-held businesses, and retirees.

Professional Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Leadership Northern Kentucky Class of 2018

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor

Community Involvement

  • Alumnae Board of St. Ursula Academy
  • Xavier University Williams College of Business Advisory Board Member
  • Saint Ursula Academy, Parents Board Vice President
  • Cincinnati Ballet, Board of Trustees

Education

  • Master of Science in Business Administration with Tax Focus, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting Major, Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH

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An experienced international tax advisor specializing in guiding businesses and individuals through the intricate landscape of global taxation. With a meticulous eye for detail and an unwavering commitment to excellence, Ryan offers strategic advisory services to clients seeking to optimize their tax positions across borders.

In 2015, Ryan joined the Dean Dorton (formerly VonLehman) team, where he oversees tax compliance for the joint venture between Dean Dorton and Roedl & Partner, a leading global accounting and tax firm. Ryan’s approach to tax consultation is proactive and client-centric. Rather than fixating on limitations, he explores a wide range of options available to his clients. He views public accounting as a service, always ready to accommodate clients’ needs.

Within the Manufacturing and Distribution (M&D) Industry, Ryan specializes in tax services for manufacturing and distribution companies. His focus includes foreign-owned subsidiaries, international transactions, and individual international taxation for both medium-sized companies and world market leaders. Ryan actively contributes to the firm’s Tax Services committees and is committed to staying abreast of evolving tax laws.

Industry Expertise

Ryan specializes in international tax planning, cross-border transactions, and global compliance. His expertise extends to tax work across manufacturing and distribution industries and professional services.

Professional Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant

Community Involvement

  • European American Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Committee
  • Lincoln W. Pavey Education Foundation, President

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration & Operations Management, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

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Jami Vallandingham has 30 years of tax experience. If you want an advisor who is just as invested in your business’s success as you are, look no further. Jami cares about her clients like family, personally guiding them through the strategic business aspects of their unique challenges. Her creativity, centered on the individual client, has produced positive results measured by the impact of her proactive advice and in tax savings to her clients. As leader of the firm’s 1040 practice, Jami understands that reading and analyzing income and financial statements is no small task. She focuses on making tax law understandable and is always looking for ways to get her clients the best possible return. Jami joined Dean Dorton after merging her prior firm, VonLehman CPAs & Advisors, in 2024.

Professional Activities

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Kentucky Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
  • CET – Chair of Planned Giving Committee
  • Greater Cincinnati Foundation, Financial Advisor Network Committee

Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant

Community Involvement

  • Jolly Park Community Development Council, Former Treasurer
  • United Pet Fund, Former Treasurer and Secretary

Board Involvement

  • Pro-Seniors Inc., Board Member

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Cumberland College, Williamsburg, KY

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