Christina Klein, CPA, MST
Managing Partner
One accounting class led to a career, a Master’s in Tax, a fulfilling stint developing and teaching accounting courses at the College of DuPage, and founding a firm. The driving force behind all Christina has accomplished is a growing passion for helping people set up and run small businesses.
As the managing partner of Klein Hall CPAs, she has created a unique culture that inspires high performance while encouraging camaraderie and a healthy work/life balance. Building on commitment to client service, she is proud of the firm’s strong reputation in the community for quality and integrity.
Fun fact from Christina: I love my pit bull Bella and if I wasn’t an accountant I would love to work rescuing dogs. Top item on my bucket list? Visiting Australia.
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Catrina Payne, CPA
Partner
With more than 25 years of public accounting experience under her belt, Catrina’s clients always get value-added insight and guidance to help them become financially and operationally efficient. She rolls up her sleeves to work alongside clients to identify goals and reach them as quickly as possible.
Catrina provides direction to a diverse client base that encompasses a broad range of service, manufacturing, and construction businesses. She has in-depth knowledge in the areas of real estate and construction, including an advanced level of experience working with construction accounting software.
Fun fact from Catrina: I love to travel. The Caribbean is my favorite.
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John Miller, CPA CFP®
Partner
With over 30 years of public accounting experience, John assists clients across a wide range of industries with budgeting, profit maximization, tax strategies, financing and cash flow, mergers and acquisitions, growth and succession planning—and the list goes on.
He enjoys helping businesses and their owners reduce their tax burden and achieve their goals.
His interests in sports is a diversified as his client list: hunting, swimming, tennis, baseball, football, soccer—and the list goes on.
Fun fact from John: I worked at a number of restaurants during high school and college, serving thousands of people all with different personalities. It really helped prepare me to be a CPA!
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Scott Duenser, CPA
Partner
Some professionals go wide, others go deep—Scott has done both in his work with all aspects of auditing and consulting services for local government and not-for-profit entities, including school districts, townships, park districts, sanitary districts, and fire protection districts.
Scott has special expertise in assisting governmental entities with meeting the financial reporting requirements of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO). His extensive knowledge and experience with local governments also provides clients with consulting services in the areas in internal controls and risk assessment.
Fun fact from Scott: If I wasn’t an accountant, I would definitely be a race car driver.
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Tim Gavin, CPA
Partner
Tim specializes in financial audits of local government entities including cities, villages, park districts, and special districts. He has worked with some of the best and most financially progressive local governments in Illinois.
An experienced presenter, Tim is always ready to speak on auditing and accounting topics at firm-sponsored events and industry association seminars.
Tim enjoys all things related to music including playing his guitar, writing, and recording. He and his wife have two young daughters and a yellow lab.
Fun fact from Tim: If I wasn’t in public accounting, I would probably work as a recording engineer in a studio. I did a bit of that sort of work in college and still enjoy it as a hobby at home.
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Andrew L. Mace, CPA
Partner
Andrew Mace has become a valuable addition to the team at Klein Hall CPAs as a Principal CPA with more than 25 years of experience completing audits for the school district industry throughout the Midwest. Andrew has performed an impressive number of school district audits, making him a highly respected expert in his specialization.
As an enthusiastic contributor to sharing knowledge throughout his industry and community, Andrew upholds a valued reputation for his frequent presentations and seminars on topics affecting school districts.
Andrew is a fan of the outdoors and enjoys spending his time golfing and viewing the night sky with his telescope. Andrew’s favorite place to visit is northern Wisconsin, where he spends time with his son who is also a CPA.
Fun fact from Andrew: In college, I hitchhiked to Wyoming to woo the girl that is now my wife.
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In Memoriam, Scott Klein, CPA
Partner
If you have a question and you want a clear answer, Scott is the guy to ask. He’s been published in the financial section of the Naperville Sun, interviewed on NC-17 TV, and has been selected to be an annual speaker at the National University of Health services for nearly a decade.
Fun fact from Scott: If I didn’t have this career, I would have been a math teacher. Before deciding accounting was the career for me, I was evaluating being a high school math teacher or actuary. What can I say—I love numbers.
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