Clark Schaefer Hackett Welcomes Kevin Staton as Chief Information Officer

Clark Schaefer Hackett (CSH), a leading accounting and advisory firm, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kevin Staton as the company’s new Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective May 1. With a distinguished background in the field of information technology, Kevin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role.

Kevin previously led the technology department at the University of Cincinnati’s UC Foundation, and led campus-wide technology at Austin Peay State University and Xavier University. Most recently, Kevin served as Vice President of Information Technology at Empower, America’s largest woman-owned media agency.

President Kerry Roe expressed his excitement about Kevin joining the CSH team, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Kevin as our new Chief Information Officer. Throughout the interview process, Kevin’s impressive background, demonstrated leadership, and proactive nature stood out. We believe that his expertise will play a pivotal role in aligning our IT team with the firm’s strategies and driving our continued growth.”

Speaking about his new role, Kevin shared his enthusiasm for joining CSH, saying, “I am honored to become a part of Clark Schaefer Hackett, a firm known for its commitment to excellence and innovation. I look forward to leading transformative technology change and working collaboratively to execute a strategic technology vision that will empower people and drive the firm’s continued growth.”

Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree from Xavier University and numerous certifications in cybersecurity, project management, and IT process methodologies.

As Kevin assumes his new responsibilities, he will dedicate time to enhancing CSH’s technology capabilities, setting a new data-driven technology strategy, and meeting with the CSH staff to gain deeper insights into the organization’s operations.

Clark Schaefer Hackett is a Top 100 CPA and advisory firm offering expertise in audit and assurance, tax, business consulting, risk management, valuations, transaction services, and more. But we’re more than a list of services. We’re an organization of talented client service professionals who believe there’s a difference between providing technical excellence and fully serving our clients. One is about numbers, the other is about relationships, and we strive to deliver both.

Heather Churchman, Communications Manager , Clark Schaefer Hackett