Biography

Robert W. "Butch" Kalb is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Valuation Analyst, Certified Fraud Examiner, and Chartered Life Underwriter. Mr. Kalb began his career at Nationwide Insurance where he held the position of Manager of Internal Audits, Director of Accounting and Tax Reporting, and Regional Operations Controller from 1981 through 1992. He gained valuable in-depth experience in business management, strategic planning and budgeting, systems and financial controls.

Mr. Kalb is deeply involved in REMK's accounting and tax preparation practice, serving small business and individual clients. His experience as a local restaurant owner and operator for over 30 years gives him invaluable insights in serving our numerous restaurant and small business clients. He also provides personal financial planning and counseling services to individuals.

As a consultant for Valuation Analysts and a shareholder of Russell, Eckert, Mealer & Kalb, CPAs, Mr. Kalb is an integral part of the firm's litigation support services. He has been involved in various valuation matters that required his investigative accounting skills and has participated in fraud investigation engagements. His training as a Certified Fraud Examiner provides him with unique skills and training to uncover critical business and financial information in situations where that information is difficult to obtain.

Mr. Kalb also provides services in the calculation of economic damages for business interruptions, business losses, and contract disputes. He is a member of the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts, Association of Fraud Examiners, and the Ohio Society of CPAs. He is a volunteer Youth Baseball and Basketball coach.