Payne Nickles promotes 2

SANDUSKY — Payne Nickles & Co. recently announced the promotions of two professionals to senior accountants: Jackie Maike and Adam Rogers: • Maike joined the company in 2023 as a staff accountant. Her work primarily focuses on bookkeeping as well as individual, partnership and corporate taxation. She earned both a bachelor's degree in business administration in accounting and a master's degree in business administration from Tiffin University. • Rogers joined the firm in 2023 as a staff accountant. He specializes in individual, partnership and corporate taxation as well as bookkeeping and audit/attestation services. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration in accounting from Franklin University. "We are thrilled to recognize Jackie and Adam's achievements and commitment," the company's chief operating officer Abbey Bemis said. "Their promotions are well earned and reflect our dedication to nurturing talent and fostering a culture of professional growth," Bemis added. "Jackie and Adam exemplify the values we strive for as a firm: technical excellence, a team-first mindset and exceptional client service." Payne Nickles is a full-service accounting and business advisory firm with offices in Sandusky and Norwalk. It offers a full range of financial services. Come out to Shred Day The company is also welcoming people to come out for its 10th-annual Community Shred Day, happening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18 at both its Sandusky and Norwalk offices: • In Sandusky — 422 W. Market St. • In Norwalk — 257 Benedict Ave., Building D "In partnership with Firelands Local, this event continues the firm's decade-long tradition of supporting data security and community engagement," according to an event statement. "Clients and community members are invited to drop off documents for secure shredding and enjoy a complimentary lunch provided by Payne Nickles," it added. "This milestone year marks a full decade of providing a safe, convenient way for local residents and businesses to responsibly dispose of sensitive materials." Since its inception, Community Shred Day has continued to grow with participation increasing each year. In 2024 alone, the event helped shred nearly 36,900 pounds of paper, resulting in the preservation of more than 300 trees. "What began as a simple community offering has evolved into a well-attended tradition that makes a tangible environmental and security impact year after year," the statement read.