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Padgett Business Services
mi Cree and Bill Karns partnered together in June 2002, purchasing a Padgett Business Services franchise. After 11 years of dedicated service, Bill Karns recently retired from the business, and Ami is now sole owner. While maintaining the office located in downtown Waynesburg, Ami has recently expanded services with the opening of a second office in Carmichaels, PA, and welcomes two additional staff members to her team, Toby Whipkey and John Hair Jr. Ami’s offices are part of a network of over 400 independently owned and operated Padgett offices throughout North America. The local offices serve Greene, Washington and Fayette counties. Padgett offers income tax return preparation services to individuals, using the IRS efile system. In addition, Padgett prepares business income tax returns for sole proprietors, partnerships, corporations, nonprofits, and farms. Ami has experience in dealing with the issues and opportunities associated with the oil and gas industry. Padgett specializes in providing financial reporting and tax consulting services to businesses with less than 20 employees. “Padgett Business Services has the reputation of knowing what the owner-operated business needs,” said Ami. “We’ve enjoyed providing this service and meeting the financial reporting and tax needs of our small business community.” Padgett also offers payroll services, preparation and filing of payroll taxes, estimated taxes, and sales tax. Ami Cree, a 1989 graduate of BethlehemCenter High School, earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Waynesburg College, where she majored in Accounting and minored in Management. She also obtained her Master’s Degree from Waynesburg College. Prior to becoming co-owner of Padgett, Ami worked eight years with a Pittsburgh area financial group. In her eight year career with Ellis and Everard she was promoted twice, from accounts payable administrator to accounting manager to assistant controller. She taught numerous evening classes at Westmoreland County Community College. Ami resides on a small farm in Khedive with her husband Bill, a third generation dairy farmer, and their three children, Al, Beth and Ani. Ami enjoys volunteering her time at school activities and helps coach baseball and soccer. As a contributing member of the community, Padgett proudly sponsors baseball, softball, soccer, Greene County 4-H and many other local events.
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Toby Whipkey, a 1991 graduate of West Greene High School, earned her Associates Degree in Executive Office Administration from Penn Commercial. She worked for Washington Federal for about twelve years as a Senior Loan Processor in the Residential Lending Department and as a Senior Loan Closer. Toby resides in West Greene with her husband Jim, owner of Scotty’s Pizza, and their two children, London and Pieper. She is vice president of the Graysville parent organization and enjoys volunteering her time to help the school and the kids. John Hair Jr., a 2009 graduate of Carmichaels High School, earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from California University of Pennsylvania. His career in the financial industry began at Community Bank. John resides in Khedive. He enjoys playing and watching sports, making music, and
(l to r) John Hair Jr., Owner Ami Cree, and Toby Whipkey
spending time with family and friends. Since 1966, Padgett has provided financial reporting and tax consulting services to independent business owners throughout North America. Padgett has been ranked as the #1 small business accounting firm by Entrepreneur, Success, and Income Opportunities magazines, as well as being ranked in Accounting Today’s Top 100. If you are interested in seeing how Padgett can help improve your business, or just looking to have your income taxes filed, call either office. Waynesburg 724-6273800; Carmichaels 724-319-2274. Both offices are IRS approved to e-file and provide fast, accurate and affordable services!
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