Charles P. Battiato, Jr., CPAPartner
C.Battiato@Walthall.com

 

Chuck is involved in the major policy-setting and management aspects of our Firm as chairman of the Management Committee. In addition to his leadershiprole in the Firm's decision-making, Chuck has also taken a lead role in the Firm's development activities through his role as Technology Partner.

Chuck joined the Firm in 1977, after gaining experience with another local CPA firm and the Office of Management and Budget for the City of Cleveland. His specialties include the trucking industry, professional service organizations, Federal Government Contract Procurement, and not-for-profit organization accounting. Chuck's considerable depth of experience in corporate retirement plans enables him to identify tax and non-tax planning opportunities for our clients. He is a member of the Firm’s Estate Planning committee, the AICPA, and the Ohio Society of Certified Professional Accountants. He lends his financial advice to community organizations, and devotes time to numerous area civic and charitable organizations. Chuck is currently an officer and member of the Executive Committee of Lakewood Catholic Academy. He is also a member of the Catawba Island Club.

Chuck and his wife Sue, a real estate agent, reside in Westlake. Their daughter, Angie, lives in California, while son Chip is in Florida (great vacation spots!) Both are graduates of the University of Dayton, with physical therapy degrees. Chuck is a model train enthusiast and enjoys all sports.

Designations

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Education

  • B.B.A. Accounting
    Cleveland State University
    Cleveland, Ohio
  • Professional Memberships

  • American Institute of Certified
    Public Accountants
  • Ohio Society of Certified
    Public Accountants
  • Catawba Island Club
  • Achievements & Activities

  • Lakewood Catholic Academy
    Board Member and Officer
  • Italian Sons and Daughters of
    America Officer
  • St. Clement Parish Finance
    Council Officer
  • Past Memberships

  • Past American Heart Association
    Finance Committee
  • Past Finance Committee of the
    Cleveland Engineering Society
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