LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio – HD Growth Partners expanded services, added to its staff and strengthened its partnerships with clients and the community in 2024.

The firm hired Donald Trummer as director of tax advisory services, enhancing its capacity to offer top-tier services, according to Tim Petrey, CEO.

The firm’s fractional CFO department saw significant growth, improving its ability to offer financial support and strategic guidance to businesses, Petrey says.

Additionally, HD Growth Partners was proud to assist businesses affected by the train derailment in East Palestine through tax information sessions.

The firm received multiple awards and recognition last year, including:

• Accounting Today: Best Accounting Firms to Work For (No. 16, Midsized Firms).

• Crain’s Cleveland: Best Employers in Ohio (No. 4 Small/Medium Firms).

• Crain’s Cleveland: Excellence in HR (Experience & Retention), Winner.

• Best Companies Group: America’s Best Workplaces.

• Best Companies Group: Best Remote and Hybrid Workplaces in America.

• Karbon Excellence Award: Breakthrough Firm of the Year.

These accolades reflect HD’s dedication to creating a positive work environment, fostering employee engagement and delivering innovative solutions to clients, Petrey says.

In keeping with its goal of remaining a “best employer,” HD hosted its first whole company alignment in 2024. The event brought team members together to unify goals and priorities.

Pictured at top: HD Growth Partners employees wear Hustle & Heart shirts that the company bought to support the charitable efforts by Youngstown Clothing Co. following the Realty Tower explosion in downtown Youngstown.