Judy joined Walthall, Drake & Wallace LLP as a result of the 2005 merger with Veres & Company.  She has worked in public accounting since 1988 and is currently a manager in the small business department. Judy focuses her efforts on advising closely-held businesses and their owners on financial statements and tax matters and treats every client like it is her own business.  She graduated from Holy Name High School in 1983 and received her B.S.B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1988.

Judy is a member of the Firm’s Real Estate and Non-Profit practice groups.  Her clients operate in a wide range of industries including real estate, construction, land development, manufacturing, restaurants, physicians and not-for-profit organizations.  She is responsible for planning and performing field work as well as managing audit, review, compilation, and tax-only engagements.

Judy is a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and the AICPA.  She also served as Treasurer for the Cleveland Jaycees, provides advice to the Holy Name High School Finance Committee, volunteers for the American Heart Association, and is active in the Twinsburg Chamber of Commerce.

Judy resides in Valley View with her husband Rick and their dog Nala.  She enjoys spending time with family and participating in various activities such as aerobics, tennis, racquetball, softball, yoga, and boating.  Judy and Rick also enjoy investing in real estate rental properties and land development.