HISTORY
David A Townsend Sr. was a graduate of University of Evansville and opened Ledgerplus of Evansville in 1997. Ledgerplus offered accounting and tax services to the Evansville area. Ledgerplus has long been a family ran accounting business offering personal service like no other firm. Cody Grable (David’s grandson) began working at Ledgerplus at a young age and set his sights to become a CPA. Cody Graduated from the University of Southern Indiana in 2015 with degrees in both Accounting and Finance. In 2016 Cody earning his CPA designation and finally purchased the business in 2018. Along the way Cody also passed the series 65 exam allowing the expansion to wealth management. The year 2019 brought on a re-branding of the business as Grable CPA & Company. In 2023 Grable CPA & Company aquired a local firm in Santa Claus, IN, futher expanding the firm and now offers two convienent locations for our clients.
OUR TEAM
Owner
Cody L Grable, CPA
Cody has over 15 years of experience in public accounting and has owned Grable CPA for six years. His other business ventures and wide range of clients give him a diverse knowledge on many industries. Cody takes pride in helping his business clients and seeing them succeed in their specialties & industries.
Education
University of Southern Indiana
B.S. in Accounting & Finance 2015
Credentials
Indiana CPA License
Series 65
chief operating officer / accountant
Samantha L Heathcotte
Samantha is an experienced Accountant and Tax Accountant that has been a seasonal tax preparer with us since 2020 and joined us full time in April 2022. With over 8 years experience, she has broad accounting knowledge of healthcare and tax accounting, along with payroll processing and reporting, accounts payable, contract invoicing, contract management, financial reporting, bookkeeping, financial services & management. She oversees the daily functions of the Evansville and Santa Claus offices to ensure all of our existing and potential clients’ questions and matters addressed in a timely and professional manner, along with administrative oversight for both locations. Her hobbies include spending time with her family, traveling, working out in the yard or enjoying a good hike.
Education
University of Southern Indiana
B.S. in Accounting & Finance 2017
Credentials
Tax Preparation & Compliance
Office Management
Payroll Processing Services
Financial Reporting
Locations: Evansville & Santa Claus
Certified public accountant
Heath G Fritz, CPA
Heath is a licensed CPA with over 7 years of experience as a public accountant and is well versed in many areas related to the field of tax accounting. He is dedicated to fulfilling all the needs of the client to ensure success in their business endeavors, and to build on the excellent services provided at Grable CPA. Originally from Henderson KY, he became a member of our team in September of 2023 and is excited to be involved and working in the Indiana community. He enjoys traveling with his wife and kids, living an active lifestyle, and is an avid sports fan.
Education
Murray State University
B.S. in Accounting 2016
Murray State University
M.S. in Business Administration 2018
Credentials
Kentucky & Indiana CPA Licenses
Tax Preparation, Planning & Compliance
Federal & State Compliance & Resolution
Location: Evansville & Santa claus
Managerial accountant
Dustin L Reingardt
Dustin is a Marine Corp veteran who joined our team in 2023. He attended Reitz High School on Evansville’s West-Side where he graduated in 2010. Since being honorably discharged from the Marine Corp in 2014, Dustin continued his education and began building his experience in the Accounting industry where he brings to us over 7 years of expertise. His primary function at Grable CPA & Company focuses on client relations, bookkeeping, financial reporting and assisting & resolving client-related federal and state related issues.
Education
Indiana Institute of Technology
B.S. in Accounting 2021
Credentials
Property Management
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
Bookkeeping
Customer Service
Location: Evansville
Executive Assistant
Emily A Hicks
Emily has been with our team since 2022. She attended Reitz High School on Evansville’s West-Side. She assists our Grable CPA team our clients with ad-hoc requests and client relations. However, Emily’s primary focus entails property management, operations and marketing for Grable Realty, TG Investments, Husky Homes, Grecker Properties and RJ Dental Lab. Emily’s hobbies outside of work consist of spending quality time with her family and son. Their favorite past-times include movie watching, going to the park and volunteer work. Emily volunteers at Mesker Park Zoo, SWIRCA and is a big proponent for the American Red Cross.
Credentials
Property Management
Indiana Public Notary
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
Customer Service
Location: Evansville
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Devon A Olivey
Devon is currently enrolled in college in pursuit of a Bachelors Degree in Accounting. She graduated from Reitz High School on Evansville’s West Side. One of her favority hobbies include a good old fashioned game of golf with friends and family. Devon brings with her 4+ years of customer service experience, along with 2+ years of accounts payable & receivable. Her previous experience in banking and billing, combined with her current pursuit of an accounting degree makes her a valuable asset to add to our team.
Education
Ivy Tech Community College
A.S. in Accounting - anticipated graduation date December 2025
University of Southern Indiana
B.S. in Accounting - anticipated completion May 2027
Credentials
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
Customer Service
Location: Evansville
office manager / ACCOUNTant
Carla L Wetzel
Carla has worked for our CPA office in Santa Claus for over 22 years. She brings to us years of experience in payroll, bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, compilations, tax preparation and other accounting services. She has served the Santa Claus community for years with excellent customer service experiences and assists with managing the Santa Claus office’s day to day activities. During Carla’s off-times she enjoys reading a good book.
Education
Lockyear Business College
A.S. in Professional Accounting
Credentials
Office Management
Indiana Public Notary
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Location: Santa claus
ACCOUNTant
Tami J Nord
Tami has worked at our Santa Claus office for over 44 years. She is skilled in payroll, bookkeeping, tax preparation, compilations, customer service and other accounting services. Tami’s hobbies include traveling, reading and spending quality time with her family.
Education
Owenboro Business College
A.S. in Accounting
Credentials
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Location: Santa claus
ACCOUNTant
Mary A Wetzel
Mary has been a member of our team at the Santa Claus office for over 40 years. She specializes in payroll, bookkeeping, tax preparation, compilations, customer service and other accounting services. Mary’s hobbies include spending time with her family and attending local sporting events in the community to show her support for her favorite teams.
Education
Vincinnes University
A.S. in Accounting
Credentials
Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable
Bookkeeping
Payroll
Tax Preparation
Location: Santa claus
Bookkeeper
David A. Townsend, Jr.
David Jr. is the son of our founder, and uncle to our Owner, Cody L. Grable, CPA. David Jr. bring to us many years of experience in business and accounting and has provided support to the company throughout the years. He has recently re-joined our team since retiring from the Military and adds great value and support by providing assistance with the completion of bookkeeping work for our clients on a part-time basis.
Education
University of Evansville
Bachelor of Science
American Military University
Master of Business Administration
Credentials
Financial Reporting
Bookkeeping
Location: Evansville & Santa claus
Administrative Assistant/Receptionist
Ce’Aria Harris
Ce’Aria is our wonderful receptionist and administrative assistant at our Evansville office. She has been highly commended througout her years of experience for her fabulous customer service qualities and customer assistance resolutions. She brings great value to both our team and to our clients and is our main point person for all client interface.
Credentials
Customer Service