Cathy Roche

, CPA
Managing Director

Cathy serves as Principal and Managing Director at Rea, bringing nearly 30 years of accounting expertise since beginning her career in 1995. A Certified Public Accountant specializing in assurance services for not-for-profit organizations, Cathy joined Rea’s Wooster office in 2020. She earned her BBA in Accounting from Georgia State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude while working full-time. A member of both AICPA and OSCPA, Cathy is trilingual in English, Spanish, and French, having lived in Mexico City for three years. When not serving clients, she enjoys participating in road races and exploring new cities with her family.

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

'Enjoy the journey' hits home for me because success isn't just about the final outcome, rather it is also about adding real value along the way.

Professional Memberships

  • AICPA
  • OSCPA

Education + Credentials

  • Bachelor of Business Administration / Accounting from Georgia State University

Areas of Expertise

  • Assurance
  • Not-For-Profit

Notable Achievements

Graduated Summa Cum Laude while working full-time and going to school at night.

Personal Insights

Weekend Hobby: Spend time with my family Enjoy weekend getaways to participate in a road race, enjoy a baseball game or just explore a new city.
Interesting Fact: Lived in Mexico City for three years with my family. I speak Spanish and French and currently learning Italian.

I am trustworthy, a good listener, honest, and hardworking.

Year Started with Rea

2020
Wooster
Cathy works in