This week, our Employee Spotlight introduces you to Derek Koester, CPA, Partner at FHF. Derek has been with the firm for over 10 years!  Read on to learn more about Derek and his interests…

Derek Koester, CPA, Partner

Education:  Wright State University, Accounting and Masters in Accountancy

Favorite part about working at Flagel Huber Flagel: The personal relationships that we share amongst each other as well as our clients. I enjoy being a trusted advisor to many of our clients and having them confide in us both professionally and personally.

Area of expertise at Flagel. What do you help people to do? I specialize in tax consulting and compliance but also work in the financial reporting aspect of our industry.

Favorite way to spend your time: My wife and I love to take our three girls camping as much as possible in the summer months.

What is your personal/family life like? My wife Bethany and I have been married eight years and we have three little girls, Claire, Emma and Ruthie.

Fun Fact: I am one of seven siblings and my parents had two sets of twins, I am not a twin though.

Favorite movie/band/musician/TV Show? Favorite move is Braveheart, musician is Cody Johnson and TV Show is probably Blue Bloods.