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Ben Froese

, CPA
Principal
(234) 249-3454
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Ben serves as Principal at Rea in the New Philadelphia office, specializing in tax and small business services for construction, manufacturing, and medical industries. Since joining Rea in 2008, Ben has built strong client relationships by focusing on their success. A graduate of Franklin University, Goshen College, and Hesston College, he brings diverse business and accounting expertise to his role. Ben’s agricultural roots run deep—from his childhood on a Colorado watermelon and pumpkin farm to maintaining a pumpkin patch in Ohio with his family. He’s an active member of both OSCPA and AICPA.

What do clients enjoy about working with you?

I think clients enjoy building relationships and knowing that I want to find ways to help them succeed.

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

Invest in your family, your community and your future. This helps remind me of why we do what we do and being a positive influence to those around you - both in the communities we work in and the communities we live in.

Professional Memberships

  • OSCPA
  • AICPA

Education + Credentials

  • Associate of Arts – Business from Hesston College
  • Bachelor of Arts – Business from Goshen College
  • Bachelor of Science – Accounting from Franklin University

Areas of Expertise

  • Tax and Small Business

Notable Achievements

  • Built and maintained strong relationships with many clients and colleagues

Personal Insights

Weekend Hobby: Watching his kids play sports, hunting (in season), and working in the garden and pumpkin field
Interesting Fact: I grew up on a watermelon, pumpkin, and hay farm in Colorado. Now we raise a small patch of pumpkins here in Ohio to scratch the farming itch and give my children an opportunity to learn responsibilities and hard work while growing something.

I am a hard worker who takes my work personally and is willing to go beyond what is expected of me to provide superb customer service.

Year Started with Rea

2008
New Philadelphia
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