Becca Johns

Director of Practice Growth

Becca has been the Director of Practice Growth at Rea since 2005, and leverages her Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication with a focus in Public Relations from Miami University to drive strategic marketing initiatives. As an active member of the Association for Accounting Marketing, she contributes to various committees including the Technology Advisory Group and Major Firms Group Steering Committee. Becca specializes in growing industry practices, creating strategic marketing campaigns, and branding. Outside work, she enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, and attending concerts.

What is your favorite line from the Rea Way and why?

"Choose to be positive, every day." I believe that attitude is everything and that there is an opportunity in every challenge. Being positive, regardless of the circumstances, is an intentional choice and it can make all the difference.

Professional Memberships

Association for Accounting Marketing:

  • Technology Advisory Group
  • Major Firms Group Steering Committee
  • Professional Development Committee
  • Partnership Taskforce
  • Environmental Scanning Council

Education + Credentials

  • Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication with a focus in Public Relations from Miami University

Areas of Expertise

  • Growing industry practices
  • Creating and executing strategic marketing campaigns
  • Branding
  • Best practices for growth and marketing in the profession

Notable Achievements

  • Association for Accounting Marketing Hall of Fame (2024)
  • Past President, Association for Accounting Marketing (2020-2021)
  • Top 100 Most Influential People in Public Accounting: Ones to Watch (Accounting Today, 2020)
  • Rea NextGen (class of 2017 graduate)
  • Leadership Dublin (class of 2016 graduate)
  • More than 20 Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM) Marketing Achievement awards

Personal Insights

Weekend Hobby: Gardening, cooking, reading, and going to concerts
Interesting Fact: I make really killer guacamole

I like to create. I love solving problems. I care about the success of this firm. I am quick on my feet. I believe in hard work, with some fun peppered in.

Year Started with Rea

2005
Dublin
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