Offices
Champaign
- 3121 Village Office Place
- Champaign, IL 61822
- P: (217) 353-5250
- F: (217) 353-5249
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Seth Dixon, CPA
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Seth Dixon, CPA, is the Manager in charge of the firm’s Champaign office. He grew up in Mattoon, Illinois, graduating from Mattoon High School in 2000. In 2004, Seth graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree and then graduated in 2005, from Eastern Illinois University with an MBA. Seth obtained his CPA license in 2006. He interned with West & Company during the summers of 2002 & 2003, worked as a staff accountant from 2004 to 2005 and, in 2013 he returned to the firm. In 2016, the firm opened the Champaign office with Seth as Manager. He is a member of the Illinois CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Seth lives in Mahomet, with his wife, Abigail, and three children. He is a member of the Champaign Chamber of Commerce and the Mahomet Chamber of Commerce, in addition to being a CU 1to1 Mentor. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time in the outdoors and with his family.
Edwardsville
- 3 Sunset Hills Professional Center
- Edwardsville, IL 62025
- P: (618) 656-4949
- F: (618) 656-4849
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Joshua Lowe, CPA, CFP®
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Joshua D. Lowe, CPA CFP®, is the Partner in charge of the firm’s Edwardsville office, serving small to medium size businesses with a strong focus on personal and business planning as well as consulting services. He grew up in Cuba, Illinois. Joshua obtained his Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree in 1997 from Eastern Illinois University. In 1999 he obtained his CPA license and he earned his CFP in 2004. He started working for West & Company in 1997, opened the Edwardsville office in 2006, and was admitted as a partner in 2010. Joshua is a member of the Illinois CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Joshua lives in Edwardsville, with his significant other, Kethra Hubbard, and their four children. He is a Board Member and Treasurer of the Ed Glen Chamber of Commerce in Edwardsville and a member of the Land of Goshen Rotary in Edwardsville. When not in the office, Joshua enjoys fishing, attending sporting events, and spending as much time as possible with his family.
Russell Voudrie, CPA
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Russell Voudrie is a Partner in the firm’s Edwardsville office. He grew up in Mattoon, Illinois, graduating from Mattoon High School in 2008. In 2012, Russell graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree and then graduated in 2013 from SIUE with a Master of Science in Accounting degree. Russell obtained his CPA licensure in 2014. After graduating from SIUE, Russell worked for a publically traded company in St. Louis from 2012 to 2016. Russell started working for West & Company in the Edwardsville office in the summer of 2016. He is a member of the Illinois CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
Russell currently lives in Edwardsville, IL. He is a member of the Edwardsville Rotary Club and is a Board Member of the Edwardsville CEO program. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, golfing, and spending time with his friends and family.
Effingham
- 501 E. Evergreen Avenue
- Effingham, IL 62401
- P: (217) 347-5181
- F: (217) 342-3544
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Clayton Hinton, CPA
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Clayton R. Hinton, CPA, is the Partner in charge of the firm’s Effingham office and is the firm's employee benefits partner. He specializes in retirement plan auditing and tax (with an emphasis in the trucking, convenience stores, manufacturing, dealerships, and agriculture industries). He grew up in St. Peter, Illinois, and graduated from South Central High School in 2002. Clayton attended Kaskaskia Junior College, acquired a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree in 2007 from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, and obtained a Certificate in Accountancy in 2009 from Eastern Illinois University. In 2012 he successfully completed his CPA license. He worked for West & Company from 2008 to 2013, returned in 2014, and was admitted as a partner in 2018. Clayton is a member of the Illinois CPA Society, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and their associated Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center.
Clayton lives in Effingham, with his wife, Katie, and two children. He is a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Effingham and the Sullivan and Effingham Country Clubs. When not in the office, Clayton enjoys spending time with his wife and kids, farming, golfing and hunting.
David Faller, CPA
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David Faller, CPA, is a Partner in the firm’s Effingham office and is the firm’s audit and quality control partner. He grew up in Newton, Illinois. David obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and a Bachelor of Science in Finance in 2003 from the University of Illinois, Champaign. In 2005, he obtained his CPA license. He started working for West & Company in 2006 and was admitted as a partner in 2016. David is a member of the Illinois CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
David lives in Dieterich, with his wife, Pam, and their four children. He is a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church. He is the Treasurer of the Effingham Noon Rotary, the past President and Treasurer of the Effingham County Habitat for Humanity, the past Secretary of the Dieterich Park District, and has coached numerous summer softball teams. When not in the office, he enjoys spending time with his family and participating in various sports activities.
Nathan Earnest, CPA
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Nathan Earnest, CPA, is a Partner in the firm’s Effingham office. He grew up in Newton, Illinois. Nathan attended McKendree University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree in 2004 and he obtained his CPA license in 2006. He began working for West & Company in 2004 and was admitted as a partner in 2019. He is a member of the Illinois CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Nathan lives in Wheeler, with his wife, Nikki, and four children. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Effingham Sunrise Rotary and the Effingham Performance Center. When not in the office, Nathan enjoys cooking, traveling with his family, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals.
John Vogt, CPA
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John H. Vogt, CPA, is a Partner in the firm’s Effingham office and specializes in construction contractors, taxation, and business consulting. He grew up in Sigel. John obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree in 1987 from Eastern Illinois University. In 1989 he obtained his CPA license. He started working for West & Company in 1986 and was admitted as a partner in 2007. John is a member of the Illinois CPA Society.
John lives in Teutopolis, with his wife, Jane and has three grown children and 2 grandchildren. He is the Treasurer of the East Central Illinois Development Corp, Past President and Treasurer of the Effingham County United Way, served 1 term as board member of Teutopolis CUSD #50, a former Treasurer of the Effingham Area Homebuilders Association, a member of the Teutopolis Knights of Columbus, and a member of the Effingham Sunrise Rotary. When not in the office, John enjoys spending time in the outdoors hiking, camping and hunting.
Greenville
- 919 E. Harris Avenue
- Greenville, IL 62246
- P: (618) 664-4848
- F: (618) 664-4851
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Michael Lawler, CPA, CFE
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Michael Lawler, CPA, is a Partner in the firm’s Greenville office. He grew up in Newton, Illinois. Michael obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree in 2004 from Eastern Illinois University and an MBA in 2005. In 2008 he obtained his CPA license. He started working for West & Company in 2010. Michael is a member of the Illinois CPA Society, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Michael lives in Greenville, with his wife, Beth, and one child. He is a Board Member of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce and Bond County CEO, and is active with the Greenville Knights of Columbus. When not in the office, Michael enjoys golfing and watching his beloved Cardinals – win or lose.
Mattoon
- 613 Broadway Avenue
- Mattoon, IL 61938
- P: (217) 235-4747
- F: (217) 235-4704
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Diana Smith, CPA
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Diana Smith, CPA, is the Partner in charge of the firm’s Mattoon office. Diana grew up in Peoria, Illinois, and graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree in 1989. In 1991 she started working for West & Company and the same year she obtained her CPA license. Diana was admitted as a partner to the firm in 2002. She is a member of the Illinois CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Diana lives in Mattoon with her fiancé, Chris Hartbank, and has one child. She has served on various boards and committees throughout the Mattoon area including a finance council member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, a past Treasurer of the Mattoon Rotary Club, the Treasurer of Common Links of Mattoon and a St. Jude Run volunteer. Diana was part of the inaugural class of Coles County’s “20 Under 40” in 2004 and was Mattoon Rotary Club Rotarian of the Year in 2019. Diana enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends and enjoying time outdoors.
Dennis (Raif) Perry, CPA
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D. Raif Perry, CPA, is a Partner in the firm’s Mattoon office and is the firm's tax partner. He specializes in individual and business taxation. He grew up in Mattoon, Illinois, and graduated from Mattoon High School in 1986. Raif attended Lake Land College, graduating in 1991, and transferred to Eastern Illinois University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree in 1994. In 1995 he obtained his CPA license. He began working for West & Company in 1990 as an intern and then became a part of the staff in 1994. Raif was admitted as a partner in 2007. He is a member of the Illinois CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Raif lives in Mattoon, with his wife, Tracey, and three children. He is a past President, past Treasurer and current Board Member of the Mattoon Baseball Club, Inc.; a member and past Treasurer of the Mattoon Kiwanis; a past Treasurer of the Mattoon Chamber of Commerce; a past Treasurer of the Mattoon Youth Wrestling Club; and an assistant coach of American Legion Baseball. Raif was a member of the 2008 class of Coles County’s “20 Under 40”.
Raif enjoys playing golf and coaching youth sports.
Alex Hagen, CPA
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Alex Hagen, CPA, is a Partner in the firm’s Mattoon office and is a general practitioner working on governmental auditing, small business taxation, farmer taxation and individual tax. He grew up in Mattoon, Illinois. Alex attended Lake Land College, obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree in 2007 from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville, and a Masters of Science in Accounting from the same in 2008. In 2008 he obtained his CPA license. He also started working for West & Company in 2008, and was admitted as a partner in 2017. Alex is a member of the Illinois CPA Society and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Alex lives in Mattoon, with his wife, Meghan, and three children. He is a Mattoon Rotary member, Mattoon Chamber of Commerce Treasurer, St. John’s Lutheran Church Treasurer, Mattoon Area Community Foundation Advisory Member, and the past President of Mattoon Emerging Leaders. When not in the office, Alex enjoys spending time with his family, watching the Cubs, Bears and Illini sports, and golfing.
Sullivan
- 1009 S. Hamilton
- Sullivan, IL 61951
- P: (217) 728-4307
- F: (217) 728-7619
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