GBQ, a top 100 tax, accounting, and consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Tara Bollinger, CPA, CMA, CGMA, Director, Tax & Advisory, has been named a Partner within the firm.
Tara joined GBQ in 2024, bringing with her an extensive background of 19 years in delivering tax and consulting services to businesses and their owners. She has extensive expertise in the manufacturing and distribution, transportation and logistics, and service industries.
Tara’s professional journey has centered around maximizing value and empowering decision-makers to make informed choices by leveraging the best available information. Throughout her career, Tara has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in supporting businesses, ensuring they navigate complex challenges and capitalize on opportunities with strategic decision-making. Her multifaceted expertise positions her as a trusted advisor capable of providing tailored solutions that align with clients’ unique needs across various industry sectors.
“Tara is the kind of leader whose impact is immediately felt by her clients, her colleagues, and the communities she serves,” said Bret Clark, CPA, Managing Partner, GBQ’s Toledo office. “Her strategic mindset, deep industry expertise, and unwavering commitment to helping businesses make confident, informed decisions exemplify the values we hold as a firm. We are thrilled to welcome Tara to the partnership and look forward to the vision and excellence she will continue to bring to GBQ.”
Tara earned a B.S., Accounting, a B.S., Human Resource Management, a B.S., Purchasing, B.S., Supply Chain Management from Bowling Green State University. She is currently an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Institute of Management Accountants. Tara has also spoken several times at IMA conferences and taught CPE for the State of Ohio and the State of Michigan, in addition to firm-sponsored educational seminars.
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