Lutz adds 18 Staff Accountants

Lutz, a Nebraska-based business solutions firm, recently added 18 staff accountants to its Omaha, Grand Island, and Lincoln offices.  

Cami Chapin joins the audit department in Lutz’s Lincoln office. She is responsible for ensuring reliable and objective financial reporting across various industries. Chapin previously interned with Lutz during summer 2023, and tax seasons 2024 and 2025. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance.  

Patrick Clancy joins the audit department in Lutz’s Lincoln office. He is responsible for providing credibility to clients through financial reporting. In addition, he works to maintain a high level of objectivity and confidentiality in all areas for clients in a variety of industries. Clancy graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s in accounting.  

Jackson Curto joins the tax department in Lutz’s Lincoln office. He is responsible for preparing a range of tax returns and offering general accounting support to a diverse client base. Curto previously interned with Lutz during tax seasons 2023 and 2024. Graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he received his master’s in accounting.

Christian Friesen joins the audit department in Lutz’s Lincoln office. He is dedicated to delivering accurate financial reporting, upholding strong standards of integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality in all his work. Friesen graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s in accounting.  

Carter Herchenbach joins the tax department in Lutz’s Omaha office. He assists clients with a wide range of tax-related matters, including compliance, planning, and navigating complex regulations. By helping individuals and businesses identify opportunities and resolve challenges, he ensures that clients remain in good standing with federal and state tax requirements. Graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he received his bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Cassidy Hoffman joins the tax department in Lutz’s Lincoln office. She is responsible for handling individual and business tax returns, as well as providing general accounting support to clients across different sectors.  Hoffman previously interned with Lutz during the 2024 and 2025 tax seasons. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor’s in accounting.  

Ava Jarecki joins the client advisory services department in Lutz’s Omaha office. She is responsible for providing outsourced accounting services and accounting assistance, including QuickBooks and payroll compliance. Ava previously interned with Lutz during the spring of 2024. Graduating from Creighton University, she received her bachelor’s degree in accounting. 

Aaron Langemeier joins the audit department in Lutz’s Omaha office. He provides support in compilations, reviews, and audits of financial statements, as well as audits of employee benefit plans. Through this work, he helps organizations ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance in their reporting. Langemeier previously interned with Lutz during summer 2024. He graduated from Midland University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.  

Andrew Lunde joins the healthcare department in Lutz’s Omaha office. He focuses on providing outsourced accounting services to healthcare organizations, helping practices streamline financial operations, manage reporting, and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Lunde previously interned with Lutz during tax season 2023. Graduating from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, he received his master’s degree in business administration.  

Jake McGregor joins the tax department in Lutz’s Omaha office. He prepares tax returns for a variety of clients, focusing primarily on businesses while also assisting individual clients. He works to ensure accuracy and compliance, helping clients navigate the complexities of tax regulations and optimize their financial outcomes. McGregor previously interned with Lutz during the 2023, 2024, and 2025 tax seasons. He graduated from Creighton University with a master’s degree in accounting. 

Mateo Miceli joins the client advisory services department in Lutz’s Omaha office. He is responsible for handling outsourced accounting tasks and offering assistance in QuickBooks and payroll compliance. Miceli graduated from the University of Louisville with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. 

Jackson Mullin joins the tax department in Lutz’s Omaha office. He is responsible for preparing a range of tax returns and offering general accounting support to a diverse client base. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s degree in accounting. 

Lauren Richter joins the client advisory services department in Lutz’s Omaha office. In this role, she helps clients streamline their accounting functions by offering guidance on QuickBooks and payroll operations. Richter interned with Lutz for four months in 2025. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.  

Ethan Rose joins the audit department in Lutz’s Omaha office. His role focuses on ensuring clear, reliable financial reporting while safeguarding client trust. Ethan graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s degree in accounting.  

Andrew Stephens joins the audit department in Lutz’s Omaha office. His role involves enhancing client trust through reliable financial reporting while consistently upholding objectivity and confidentiality for clients in a variety of industries. Graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, he received his master’s degree in accounting. 

Nicole Van Ess joins the audit department in Lutz’s Omaha office. She develops and updates internal controls, conducts walkthroughs, and performs inventory counts, often working on-site at client locations. Through these activities, she supports accurate financial reporting and helps clients maintain strong operational controls. Nicole graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master’s degree in accounting.  

Blaine Wood joins the state and local tax department in Lutz’s Lincoln office. He is responsible for assisting clients with tax-related issues, from pursuing tax incentives to managing state tax audits. In addition, he will prepare various tax returns for individuals and businesses. Blaine graduated from Doane University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.  

Carolyn Zamora joins the client advisory services and tax department in Lutz’s Grand Island office. She prepares tax returns for both businesses and individuals, ensuring compliance with regulations while helping clients optimize their financial outcomes. Carolyn previously interned with Lutz in the summer of 2023 and during tax seasons 2024 and 2025. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Kearney with a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting.