This is the place we share with you the accomplishments of our firm and team members. Here at Wedel Rahill, we value our employees and we’re proud to say we promote from within and recognize and reward our hard-working team member’s achievements.
In October of 2025, Chuck Rahill, CPA and Partner at Wedel Rahill & Associates was honored by Forbes magazine as one of the Top 200 CPAs in America.
Here’s an excerpt from the article: “This second-annual list of America’s Top 200 CPAs includes those from assorted specializations and from across the country. The CPAs selected have all distinguished themselves through success at their firms, the advancement of their profession and by giving back to their communities, and each survived a review process that involved the research, evaluation and rating of this year’s all-star, public practicing CPAs through nominations, direct outreach, recommendations and editorial review.“
We congratulate Chuck for being named one of Forbes’ Top 200 CPAs in America for 2025—an honor that reflects not just expertise, but true leadership in the profession. We’re proud to work alongside someone who sets the bar so high and inspires excellence every day. Read the entire article.
July, 2025 – Journal Record announces 2025 Empowering Women winners
Wedel Rahill, along with other prestigious Oklahoma businesses, was nominated for and awarded the 2025 Empowering Women Awards honor. The Journal Record began this recognition program in 2023 with this goal:
The Empowering Women Awards honor companies and organizations for their specific focus on supporting and elevating women in Oklahoma. These companies empower both their employees and Oklahoma women as a whole by offering specialized programs, financial support and more to women in all stages of their lives. ~The Journal Record
We look forward to attending the dinner and awards ceremony next month. Our firm takes particular pride in supporting and promoting women across all levels of the organization—fostering an environment where talent is recognized, leadership is nurtured, and advancement is championed.
May, 2025 – Chuck Rahill, CPA & Partner awarded prestigious OSCPA Pathfinder Award. Click image to read more at the OSCPA website.
Robyn Harris Earns DBA Degree!
We congratulate and celebrate with Robyn Harris, CPA, on her degree earned from Liberty University in Virginia. Robyn graduated with high distinction with the degree of Doctorate of Business Administration in May of 2022.
Robyn began with Wedel Rahill in August of 2020 as a Tax Specialist. She was promoted to Senior Tax Specialist in July of 2021. She earned her CPA designation in 1999 and Masters of Accounting from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She’s also a member of the AICPA and the Oklahoma Society of CPAs.
We applaud the dedication and hard work performed by Robyn in completing her advanced degree while performing her demanding regular job duties!
Sherry Montgomery Promoted to Administrative Tax Coordinator
We’re happy to announce the promotion of Sherry Montgomery to the position of Administrative Tax Coordinator, effective January 22, 2022.
Sherry is a long-time team member of Wedel Rahill. In her new position, she provides support to the Tax Team in processing tax returns and serves as liaison with our clients in ensuring tax returns are filed on time.
Additionally, she is tasked with many other projects around the office and is a helpful resource to staff with her 12 years with the firm.
She began with us in 2010 as an administrative assistant. Her previous title was Senior Client Service Associate.
Sherry is a shining example of our company culture and our belief that when people apply themselves, an opportunity and path will be provided for advancement within our firm. Join us in extending congratulations to Sherry for her accomplishments.
~January, 2022
Two CPAs Named Top Preferred Professionals in OKC
We congratulate Robyn Harris, CPA and Carrie Schmitz, CPA for for being recognized by LeadHERboard as two of the best professional women in the Accounting field in Oklahoma City!
LeadHERboard is a women-owned firm that has a vision to elevate, engage and empower professional women by ensuring they have a seat at the table. You can check their website and find highly qualified women in their fields by state – https://theleaderboard.com.
We are proud of Robyn and Carrie and the expertise, experience and leadership they bring to our firm.
~January, 2022
Carrie Schmitz, CPA & Director Honored
Carrie Schmitz, CPA, was honored in mid 2021 by the OSCPA (Oklahoma Society of CPAs), Annual Member’s meeting in Tulsa for her 30-year membership with the OSCPA and her professionalism and dedication to the industry.
We celebrate Carrie’s 30-year milestone with the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants. She began her career with us in 2005, working in both the accounting and tax departments. She’s been our Director since 2010, providing oversight and direction of the accounting department.
In addition, she handles all the firm’s administrative matters.
Congratulations to Carrie for her years of service and dedication to Wedel Rahill!
~August 2021
Ellan Wright, CPA & Tax Director
Ellan Wright, CPA, was honored in mid 2020 by the OSCPA (Oklahoma Society of CPAs), Annual Member’s meeting in Tulsa for her 30-year membership with the OSCPA and her professionalism and dedication to the industry.
Ellan has been with us since 2016 when she began as Tax Manager. In 2018 she was promoted to Tax Director.
We congratulate Ellan for her years of service to both the Accounting industry and to Wedel Rahill.
~August 2020