Partners in Progress
Continue to main content“Partners in Progress” is the professional advisory group to Southeast’s Accounting department and accounting major.
The group consults with faculty on program priorities and strategies, supports student and faculty development, and encourages other alumni to play a role in ensuring that Southeast continues to produce world-class accounting talent. The group consists of several Southeast alumni from accounting firms in the area.
Partners in Progress
Eddie Cato
Edwin T. (Eddie) Cato is a member of Riley, Stubbs & Cato LLC of Dexter, Missouri where he is a CPA serving the accounting, tax, and consulting needs of small businesses, local governments, non-profits, and individuals since 1982. Serving 2010 - Present.
Lincoln Gray
Lincoln is a CPA, audit partner and financial services industry group leader at Armanino. Serving 2013 - Present
Jim O'Hallaron
Jim is the president and CEO of the Missouri Society of CPAs. Serving 2010 - Present
Lee Lummus
Lee Lummus is the corporate controller for Drury Hotels. Served 2013 - 2020
John Mather
John is the regional industry leader for BKD National Manufacturing & Distribution Group. Serving 2013 - Present.
Melvin Van de Ven
John is with Van de Ven, LLC in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Served 2010 - 2020.
Jeffrey Ward
Jeffrey is the office managing partner and national managing partner SOC/WebTrust/Cybersecurity Services at BDO USA, LLP. Serving 2016 - Present.
Jeff Baer
Partner and CEO, Baer and Company. Served 2013 - 2020
Glenn Brady
Glenn is a partner serving as PwC's risk assurance practice leader for the Greater Missouri Market. Served 2010 - 2020.
Don Clayton
Don is executive vice president and chief financial officer at Milestone Equipment Holdings. Served 2013 - 2025.
Mike Dambach
Mike is a member of BKD National Manufacturing & Distribution Group and serves as the firm’s industry tax leader for this group. Served 2010 - 2013.
Thomas McCain
Retired. Served 2015 - 2020
Ruth Saphian
Ruth is with Ernst and Young in St. Louis, Mo. Served 2010 - 2020.
Cindy Schulte
Cindy works with families and closely held business owners on individual and corporate tax consulting, estate planning and administration, and wealth transfers. Served 2018 - 2019.
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701