Professional Staff

J. Thaddeus Kee, CPA, Thad is a shareholder and president of Kee, Huchok & Co., Inc. He graduated from the University of Akron in 1973 and began work at Ernst & Ernst (predecessor of Ernst & Young). He became a certified public accountant in 1975. Throughout his career, Thad has been helping privately owned and family businesses by providing them with traditional CPA services of tax, accounting and financial consulting. Thad has extensive knowledge and experience in corporate and personal taxes, accounting procedures, systems and controls.

Thad has held several leadership positions in local Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts. He previously served on the board, and as Treasurer, of Loyola of the Lakes Jesuit Retreat House. Thad served as Treasurer and board member on the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce. He is presently a member of the Green Chamber of Commerce and the Akron Regional Development Board. Thad is a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Paul E. Huchok, CPA, Paul is a shareholder in the firm of Kee, Huchok & Co., Inc. He has been with the firm since November 1999. A 1979 graduate of the University of Akron, Paul earned a Bachelors degree in accounting. He became a certified public accountant in 1982. Prior to joining Kee, Huchok & Co., he spent two years as Chief Financial Officer for a group of closely held corporations. Prior to that, he had over 18 years experience in public accounting, starting as a staff accountant and progressing to the level of manager. Paul has experience in financial statement audits, reviews and compilations. He also has extensive tax experience with corporations, individuals and not-for-profit agencies. He has represented clients before the Internal Revenue Service for audits, inquiries and offers in compromise. Paul has also performed significant management consulting for clients in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, new business start-up, financial, estate and retirement planning, computerization of accounting records, bank financing, etc. He has had experience in the following industries: manufacturing, retail, service and a concentration in construction and its related fields. 

Active in the community, Paul has served on the boards of several not-for-profit agencies. He is currently the Treasurer of Big Brothers and Sisters of Portage County, Inc., previously serving both as President and Vice President of this organization. He was also on the board of Leadership Portage County and previously served as the organization’s Treasurer. Paul previously served on the board, and as Treasurer, of Habitat for Humanity of Southern Portage County, Inc. Paul is a member of the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Denise E. Gourley, Denise joined Kee, Huchok & Co., Inc. in January 2002. She graduated from Stark State College in May 2003 and is currently working on her CPA certification. Prior to joining Kee, Huchok & Co., Inc., Denise owned her own bookkeeping and income tax business for over 20 years, concentrating mostly on personal income tax and small business accounting. She has experience with construction, church accounting and retail. She also has extensive experience with QuickBooks and payroll. Her tax experience includes not only individual, but includes corporate and partnership taxation as well. Denise is very active in the community and is a member of numerous organizations. She is also a licensed Notary Public.

Michelle I. Lee, Shelley began working for Kee, Huchok & Co., Inc. in 1994. Her duties at the firm include office management, firm accounting and billing, and assisting with payroll tax preparation and pension accounting. She has completed training in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks accounting software and Datair pension accounting software. Shelly is a licensed Notary Public.