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      <image:caption>Joe is a staff accountant who graduated from the University of Illinois – Springfield with his MS in Accountancy. He started at CEA in 2017 and provides tax and accounting services to individuals and small businesses in a variety of industries. Upon graduation he quickly earned his CPA designation and became the owner of Bud, an energetic German Shepard. Outside of CEA, he enjoys spending time with his wife, going on walks with his two pups and a round of golf or two.</image:caption>
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