15 KSM Leaders Named "2026 America’s Best-In-State CPAs" by Forbes

Summary: KSM celebrates 15 leaders recognized on Forbes’ 2026 America’s Best-In-State CPAs list for their outstanding expertise, leadership, and commitment to innovation and client service.

KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) is proud to congratulate 15 KSM leaders who were named to the Forbes “2026 America’s Best-In-State CPAs” list. This recognition highlights their commitment to innovation, client service, and leadership within the profession.

Compiled by Forbes’ editorial team, the “America’s Best-In-State CPAs” list honors top-performing professionals across the country who demonstrate exceptional expertise, thought leadership, and service to their communities and profession. Honorees are selected from thousands of candidates through a rigorous evaluation process that considers professional achievement, industry impact, and contributions to advancing the accounting field.

Congratulations to our honorees!

• Jennifer Barliant, Managing Partner, Chicago
• Heather Bucher, Managing Partner, Cincinnati
• Erin Eberly, Partner-in-Charge, Tax
• Jamie Ellis, Chief Operating Officer
• Amanda Horvath, Director, Audit & Assurance Services Group
• Sandy Klein, Managing Partner, New York
• Amy Lehrman, Managing Partner, Fort Wayne
• Katherine Malarsky, Partner, Tax Services Group
• Jason Miller, Partner, Audit & Assurance Services Group
• Mike North, Partner-in-Charge, Advisory
• Jason Patch, Partner-in-Charge, Audit
• Jay Rueger, Partner, Business Advisory Group
• Zach Sauder, Partner, Outsourced Finance & Accounting Services Group
• Sarah Schenkel, Partner, Audit & Assurance Services Group
• Brian Stautberg, Partner, Business Advisory Group

See the full list on Forbes’ website.