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News Stories
HD Growth Partners among best places to work for young accountants
November 4th, 2025 - Accounting Today
"Each year, Accounting Today and Best Companies Group recognize the 100 Best Firms to Work For in the U.S. — and then we pick the Best Firms for Young Accountants from among those, based on the responses of their younger staff to a comprehensive employee survey."
Alex McNally - Women in Business feature
October, 2025 - Youngstown Business Journal
"Alex McNally is the director of client accounting services at HD Growth Partners, where she has been an integral team member since 2015.
McNally, a graduate of Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business Administration, has nearly a decade of progressive leadership experience."
3 Ohio firms make 'Best to Work For' list in 2025
October 9, 2025 - The Ohio Society of CPAs
"Three Ohio accounting firms have been named on Accounting Today’s annual lists of the best firms to work for.
Accounting Today works with Best Companies Group to compile the annual lists, which take on added significance given the profession's ongoing talent shortage, rapidly advancing technology, and the influence of private equity on firm structure. The lists prioritize "trust, flexibility, a strong sense of belonging, and a healthy dose of fun in their firms."
Power of Change Honoree - Megan Roberts
October 9th, 2025 - The Ohio Society of CPAs
"Megan Roberts may not be a CPA herself, but she knows a thing or two about helping CPAs through turbulent times. An expert in change management, Roberts is the chief operating officer at HD Growth Partners in Youngstown. Her bio on the firm’s website sums up her style: “I care about People, Processes and Efficiency - in that order.” "
Announcement naming Petrey Business Advocate of the Year (Salute to Business)
August 12th, 2025 - Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
"The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Salute to Business awards, honoring individuals and organizations whose leadership, innovation and advocacy continue to shape the Valley’s business landscape."
HD Growth Partners named to IPA 500
July, 2025 - Inside Public Accounting
"The rankings are the most anticipated announcement of the year for IPA clients and subscribers of our data-driven practice management blogs. Leaders are eager to learn whether their firms have inched higher up the list, as the rankings change dramatically from year to year with the rapid pace of both organic growth and M&A-fueled expansion. "
Marquis Who's Who Honors Donald L. Trummer, CPA, for Expertise in Finance and Accounting
April 26th, 2025 - 24-7 Press Release
"Donald L. Trummer, CPA, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process."
Tim Petrey, CPA, CGMA - Best in state CPAs by Forbes
April 15th, 2025 - Forbes
"With CPAs retiring in record numbers and fewer accounting grads being minted than ever before, demand for the best of the best CPAs is at an all-time high. And whether you’re thriving or underwater in your business or personal finances, at some point in your life, you’ll need an accountant. For taxes, auditing or consulting, CPAs are the gold standard for solving compliance issues and developing better business solutions—from auditing to IRS representation, from valuation to financial planning, from consulting to AI and crypto."
Tim Petrey, CPA, CGMA – 2024 ‘40 Under 40’ Honoree
April 4th, 2025 - CPA Practice Advisor
"At the beginning of 2024, our firm joined ,as a founding partner, a new platform that is committed to revolutionizing the CPA profession, Ascend. In 2024 we launched a new incentive plan and career pathing program called the Level Up Program. We’ve made career pathing a completely transparent process for our team members by gamifying their career path."
HD Growth Partners’ Top 15 remote/hybrid workplace recognition
March 2025 - Best Companies Group
Remote and hybrid work requires a mindset shift that challenges how you do everything. You must be ready to challenge yourself and your team to think differently about how you work and be willing to listen to your team to build something meaningful that has staying power.
Tax Tips for Small Business Owners
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The joy of the holiday season is followed closely by the headaches of the tax season, but Mahoning Valley tax professionals offer suggestions to ease the pain.
While it is not too late to get started, Donald Trummer, director of tax advisory services at HD Growth Partners in Liberty Township, Ohio, recommends clients start working with their professionals halfway through the year or through the third quarter.
Forbes Lists Petrey as Top 200 CPA for 2024
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Tim Petrey, CEO of HD Growth Partners and founder of White Glove Payroll, was recently listed by Forbes as one of America’s Top 200 CPAs of 2024.
Forbes’ selection process, spanning nearly a year, is a rigorous evaluation of CPAs nationwide. Forbes recognizes CPAs on the list not just for their technical expertise, but also for their roles in innovation, thought leadership, community service and ethical standards, a news release states.
HD Growth Partners Named a Top 5 Employer in Ohio
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio – HD Growth Partners was recently named one of the 2024 Best Employers in Ohio.
The company was ranked No. 4 for small/medium-size businesses on the annual list created by Crain’s Cleveland Business in partnership with Workforce Research Group.
HD Growth Partners was also recognized for Excellence in HR by earning the top spot in Employee Experience & Retention.
HD Growth Partners Welcomes Donald Trummer
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio – HD Growth Partners this week announced the addition of Donald Trummer, a certified public accountant, as the firm’s new director of tax advisory services. Trummer joins HD Davis from HBK, bringing over 12 years of experience in tax compliance and planning for family businesses.
HD Growth Partners, White Glove Payroll Promote, Add Staff
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio — HD Growth Partners and its sister company, White Glove Payroll, this week announced a number of new hires and employee promotions.
HD Davis, White Glove Payroll Establish Partnership with Ascend
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – A new partnership forged between HD Davis, its sister company, White Glove Payroll, and the strategic growth investment firm Ascend will allow the companies to expand services, improve technological capacity and attract new talent to the Mahoning Valley, says Tim Petrey, CEO of HD Growth Partners, a newly formed entity.
InSciTe Gala Highlights Oh Wow’s Future
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The next phase in the evolution of the Oh Wow! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology will aim to extend its educational mission beyond its core audience of middle school students and younger into high school.
The Future of Virtual and Augmented Reality
CANFIELD, Ohio – In this excerpt from our Business Journal Roundtable Series, Robert Merva of Avrem Technologies and Tim Petry of HD Davis CPAs discuss the use of virtual and augmented reality today and how it can evolve in the future.
Exploring Life & Business with Tim Petrey of White Glove Payroll
Read an interview with our very own Tim Petrey by VoyageOhio.