Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC Accountants Announce Promotions

The local certified public accounting firm of Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC is pleased to announce Heber Garcia, CPA and Clinton Goebel, CPA have been promoted to senior accountant.

“Heber and Clint have developed into great members of our firm, and we feel now is the right time for them to take the next step in their career,” said Gary Schlappe, CPA, Managing Member/Owner of Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC. “I am confident they will utilize this opportunity to not only help their own personal development, but also to better serve clients, and assist their colleagues and peers.”

Garcia joined the firm in August 2015. He currently provides comprehensive audit and tax services to the firm’s clients. Garcia serves clients in a variety of industries, but his main focus is on agriculture businesses. Prior to joining the firm, he served as an associate for over two years at a large Kansas accounting firm.

Garcia received his Bachelor of Science degree in accounting in 2011. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Southwest Chapter of the Kansas Society of CPAs (KSCPA). Garcia currently lives in Garden City, Kansas. He has one daughter.

Goebel began his career at Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC soon after he graduated from college. As a senior accountant, he assists with audit and tax preparation.

Goebel graduated from Fort Hays State University with both a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in accounting and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees. He is a member of the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association and is an Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity alumni member. Goebel grew up in Jetmore, Kansas and currently resides in Garden City.

Established in 1955, Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC provides value-added and affordable accounting and advisory services to clients throughout the region. The firm’s team of 7 member-owners and 18 professionals offer accounting, consulting, human resources, financial planning, and tax and computer services. Lewis, Hooper & Dick, LLC specializes in serving feed yards, municipalities, school districts, government entities and construction organizations.