Lutz adds 19 Staff Accountants

Lutz, a Nebraska-based business solutions firm, recently added 19 staff accountants to its Omaha, Grand Island, and Lincoln offices.

Avery Dondlinger joins the tax department in Lutz's Omaha office. He is responsible for preparing and reviewing tax returns for individuals and businesses. Dondlinger previously interned with Lutz during the 2025 and 2026 tax seasons. He graduated from Creighton University with a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance.

AJ Walswick joins the client advisory services department in Lutz's Omaha office. He provides bookkeeping support, data conversion services, and assists with financial statement preparation for clients. Walswick previously interned with Lutz during the summer of 2025 and the 2026 tax season. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and business intelligence and technology from Midland University.

Leah Soares 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. Soares previously interned with Lutz during the 2025 and 2026 tax seasons. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Luke Ulrich joins the audit department in Lutz's Omaha office. He assists with financial statement and employee benefit plan audits, reviews, and compilations for clients across a variety of industries. Ulrich previously interned with Lutz during the summer of 2025. Graduating from Creighton University, he received his master's in accounting.

Jackson Grambart joins the tax department in Lutz's Omaha office. He is responsible for handling individual and business tax returns, along with general accounting support for clients across different industries. Grambart previously interned with Lutz during the 2025 and 2026 tax seasons. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Ellie Lock joins the tax department in Lutz's Omaha office. She prepares tax returns and assists clients with a variety of tax-related matters. Lock previously interned with Lutz during the 2026 tax season. She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Ben Hagedorn joins the tax department in Lutz's Omaha office. By helping individuals and businesses identify opportunities and resolve challenges, he ensures that clients remain in good standing with federal and state tax requirements. Hagedorn previously interned with Lutz during the 2024, 2025, and 2026 tax seasons. Graduating from the University of Nebraska-Omaha, he received his master's in accounting.

Kylee Hasselmann joins the tax department in Lutz's Grand Island office. She prepares tax returns and supports clients with a variety of tax compliance needs. Hasselmann previously interned with Lutz in the summer of 2024 and the 2026 tax season. She graduated from Hastings College with a bachelor's degree in accounting and business administration.

Carter Mann joins the healthcare department in Lutz's Lincoln office. He provides accounting and consulting services to critical access hospitals, assisting with financial statements, cost reports, budgets, and other operational needs. Mann previously interned with Lutz during the summers of 2025 and 2026 and the 2026 tax season. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a bachelor's degree in accounting and finance.

Michael Angelbeck joins the tax department in Lutz's Lincoln office. Angelbeck is responsible for preparing and reviewing tax returns for individuals and businesses across various industries. He graduated from Hillsdale College with a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Nick Burns joins the audit department in Lutz's Omaha office. He focuses on financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations for clients. Burns previously interned with Lutz during summer 2023 and the 2024 and 2026 tax seasons. Graduating from the University of Nebraska-Kearney, he received his master's in business administration.

Carson Reynolds joins the tax department in Lutz's Omaha office. He prepares tax returns and assists clients throughout the tax workflow process. Reynolds previously interned with Lutz during the 2026 tax season and summer 2026. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Jake Jarzynka joins the audit department in Lutz's Grand Island office. He assists with financial statement audits and Medicare and Medicaid cost reports for clients. Jarzynka previously interned with Lutz during the 2025 and 2026 tax seasons and the summer of 2025 and 2026. He graduated from Wayne State College with a master's in accounting.

Nathan Fuchs joins the audit department in Lutz’s Grand Island office. He focuses on accurate financial reporting for clients, upholding strong standards of integrity, objectivity, and confidentiality in all work. Fuchs previously interned with Lutz during the 2026 tax season and summer 2026. Graduating from Wayne State College, he received his bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Sam Hellbusch joins the tax department in Lutz’s Lincoln office. He provides tax consulting and compliance services to clients in a variety of industries. Hellbusch previously interned with Lutz during the 2026 tax season. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master's in accounting.

Kyle Hansen joins the audit department in Lutz’s Omaha office. He works to ensure clients maintain accurate financial reporting and compliance through assurance services. Hansen previously interned with Lutz during the 2025 and 2026 tax seasons. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a master's in accounting.

Dannen Boden joins the audit department in Lutz’s Lincoln office. She assists with assurance engagements by reviewing financial records, transactions, and supporting documentation. She graduated from Northwestern College with a bachelor's degree in accounting and business administration.

Will Decker joins the audit department in Lutz’s Grand Island office. He assists with financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations. Decker previously interned with Lutz during the 2026 tax season. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Kearney with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Ryan Ostrich joins the audit department in Lutz’s Omaha office. He supports clients with their financial reporting needs while maintaining objectivity and confidentiality. He graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's degree in accounting.